I'm a very picky person when it comes to this huge amount of hair on my head! I was terrified to do anything to my hair because a pervious salon ruined my hair and took about 9 inches off without telling me first. So, I developed hair trust issues. Since day one Drea (the stylist to ask for) has been ON POINT! She is always so invovled and kind, granted she does liquor me up on occasion. YES They provide that kinda stuff cause they love us. its exactly what I need after a stressful week or month. I have extremely thick dark hair. Ive gone in there a billion times with one extreme hair color to the next! From black hair, to red, to purple, to ombre gray, to blonde. My hair has little damage from all the bleaching. I'm not sure how she does it but she does! She keeps me and my hair happy. On top of all that she doesn't complain about how heavy and time consuming my hair is and takes! Im obsessed with these Hair Ninjas and recommend them to everyone who stops me and says "your hair looks great!" I even had an old lady in walmart stop to complement my purple hair hahhaa. I love this place. If you want unicorn hair or just a slight change in color ZigZag is the place and drea is the one to ask for! "Be a Fruitloop in a world full of cheerios." read more

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If you want Fun, Funky, Beautiful, crazy, amazing, stylish hair then Zig Zag is the place to be. I wanted to treat myself to something new and colorful so of course like you are doing now I went to YELP to see who was good at Pinterest style mermaid/ unicorn hair. Drea from Zig Zag Salon popped up so I gave her a call and was sitting in her chair two days later. I went in with nice normal blonde hair with highlights and 5 hours later I walked out with AMAZING mother of pearl hair just like the Pinterest picture I had shown her. I couldn't believe how amazing it looked! She had to Bleach my hair twice and put in 7 different colors of hair dye to make it happen and shockingly my hair isn't completely fried! I wanted to wait awhile to do this review to see if the color would actually stay in or not. I just made my appointment for a touchup on some of the colors "pinks don't like to stick around long" but all the blues, purples and greens are still hanging in there pretty strong! My first appointment was 2/14/17 and today is 3/9/17 This is such a cute little family owned and run Salon. Price is on point too! I was amazed at what I was charged for 5 hours of work. Some places charge a lot for time even if you are just sitting and processing but Drea was super fair and even generous with her time, products and what she charged me. Cheers to you Drea, you rock! read more

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I recently had a second appointment with Renee. I'm not good at explaining what I want in color so I provide a picture for color - this time a dark dark not quite black brown base and not-to-bright-blonde ombre. I described the long inverted bob cut that I like, asked for little taken off, long layers, and a clean up of my bangs that I am trying to grow out.. My color ended up looking very different than the picture I provided.. I can admit that I may not have been clear or confident enough in my request but my primary complaint is the red tenting in my base coat.. I don't know why this happened.. Others have commented on it too now. She asked me to remind her to get my bangs.. There was no comparing/measuring length on each side, and they ended up clearly uneven. The cut fell very blunt - all at the same length - choppy - so that especially when straightened it looks like someone hacked off all at the same length, not enough blending/long layers. I was sure to explain my routine, including straightening often, because I wanted to avoid this outcome. A prior experience with Renee: Renee's color met my expectations this time and the cut was better but I was surprised to not have a chance to preview the haircut at that appointment - I wasn't consulted on the cut once finished and I wasn't consulted on styling but she began to curl and style my hair without letting me see the cut and provide feedback and without asking me if or how I would like it styled. Is it common for stylists to sometimes make like... commission.. based on the percentage of sales? Idk.. After a second less than experience and after correcting my cut last night for $12 and hearing feedback from that stylist I am sure my complaints are valid. I paid $190 for this medium length balayage/full color and cut at ZigZag. Next time I will just get a $12 cut from stylist that I can trust, and do high end box color because of these experiences. I can't afford to treat myself to a salon day that doesn't leave me 100% satisfied. read more

Got my first highlight and cut yesterday from Freida and I LOVE IT! My hair is naturally curly and I've never been able to leave and go about town after a cut but, I did yesterday! My hair looks and feels amazing! I have never been happy with a salon before mainly because I leave in a puffy, afro, freaky mess each time but, Freida changed all that for me! My hair even looks great today after she styled it yesterday! I'm sold on this salon! Thank you Freida!!! read more

Zig Zag Salon - Thanks Freida! - Hair Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I used Jessica, she was awesome. My hair finally looks the way I want it. I had been flying to NYC to get my hair done by Mary at Fiber, because I had been to 2 different salons here and both places gave me the "rachel" from 1994, even though I specifically said "please don't give me the "rachel" and they did it anyway. Anyway, I told Jessica about it, and the first thing she said was "there must be something about your hair that it just always comes out that way if you try to layer it. She corrected the color and took 10 years off of this weary momma and I finally don't cringe when I look in the mirror. Jessica is also a comedian, she will make you laugh, but not at your haircut!!! read more

I'm a long time Zig Zag fan. Melody is my stylist, though I think Frieda has had her hands on me a couple of times too. :) ALL the girls there (and now guy!) are great!! It is a very laid back place ("Haireoke Fridays," anyone?), so if you are looking for a swanky posh salon experience with mineral water and aromatic sprays, this is not the place for you. However, if you like just going to a good salon with great people who truly care about their craft and truly want their clients to leave happy, without all the fuss, choose Zig Zag! I would trust my hair in the hands of any of the stylists there, though I am fiercely loyal to my Melody! She knows exactly what she's doing, and delivers exactly what's asked. She has also taught me SO many good styling tricks. I just love her! One other thing - a word to brides... these Zig Zag ladies can do some Bridal hair, let me tell you. I'm a makeup artist and I have worked with them countless times on weddings, and I can honestly say that they are absolutely one of the BEST group of bridal hair stylists in this city, if not the very best. Their bridal work is beautiful, and stays put. Which is important for a bride, who wants her look to last all night. Best of all, Zig Zag stylists' prices are not unreasonable like some other posh salons in town, even though the results are just as stellar. Bottom line, it's a low-frills place with high-energy and stylists that care more about their customers and their craft than they do about being the next hottest thing in town. read more

I was early for my appointment but the stylist was late so my overall appointment ended up being about 15 behind schedule. It was Christmas so I am going to dismiss the terrible karaoke singing. At first it was a bit overwhelming. I felt like I had been left in the corner and forgotten about. However, once I was in the chair the experience took a turn for the better! I spoke with Jessica about my hair. I went in just wanting a trim but after discussing my hair's personality, time and style issues Jessica got to work. Not only did she do a swift cut but after the initial review I asked to have a bit more length removed. No questions asked she went right to work. She even showed me a few new ways to style my new cut that would be quick and easy. I think I will be going back. Now knowing the lay of the land it will be even more enjoyable. read more

First, let me start out with this place is the best Salon I have been to in such a long time. It is family owned and operated and they are local Austinites. They treat customers like family and are highly talented at what they do. I was referred by two friends to Andrea....she made my boring brown tresses brighten up and gave me so much dimension! It's hard being Hispanic and telling someone you want highlights, they typically make you blonde or red....she did not. She understood what I was looking for and gave me realistic expectations as to what would work for my hair and skin color. They now have my business for life! Give them a try and I think you love them! read more

Three cheers for Katie at Zig Zag! I work at Fit & Finish - a women's focused skincare and fitness studio - and we had a big photo shoot set up for our website launch. I was insanely nervous as I'm not a huge fan of getting my picture taken and generally hate how I look in photos. My boss set us up with Katie for hair and makeup which made it seem like a super big deal. Katie is such a sweetheart! She instantly made me feel comfortable, and encouraged me to have fun with the whole thing. My boss entrusted Katie to just "do her thing" and the results were perfect! All our hair and makeup matched our personalities and what we do at the gym. Meaning, our yoga instructor had a very soft feminine (but practical) hairstyle and gentle makeup, my hair and makeup was a little more flirty and bold (I coach CrossFit). Katie does makeup for weddings and other special events and I would definitely trust her skills again. But most of all I'm looking forward to returning to have her do a cut and color; she seemed to grasp the kind of girl I was was (no fuss, no muss, but spunky damnit!) and seemed excited about what she could do with my hair. Note this salon has parking and offers complimentary beverages - always a bonus - the music is upbeat, and the staff was friendly and created a fun vibe. PS. THIS JUST IN: Katie is now on her own - check out Modern Muse Beauty! read more

The Zig Zag family is amazing! Frieda has done my hair for over 10 years and has always done what works for my style and personality - even when I ask for something new. She knows how to read my hair and do subtle things with color that make my hair just right. I feel like a Pinterest picture! read more

Zig Zag Salon - Cut and color by Freida - Hair Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Finally, finally! After 3 years in Austin, I've finally found an amazing colorist. I've gone the cheap, just out of school route and that ended badly. Then, in between flying back to RI for color and doing it myself, I decided to try the other extreme and go with someone more seasoned (he'd been doing hair the entire length of my life) and that ended up leaving me massively underwhelmed with the $170+ I paid for something so mediocre and mushroom shaped. And this guy was supposed to be a specialist in curly hair. WTF? Don't you know how to layer curly hair so it won't fro in the bad way? I went back to Kelly at Platypus Salon to fix that mess but sadly he doesn't do color and I can't do highlights on myself. Thankfully I tried Lola, who is awesome and absolutely lives up to the reviews mentioning her on here. I was motivated by her work to update my profile pic, so you can actually see the proof. I wish more people would do this on Yelp. For all the praise heaped upon the salons here, I would like to actually see the end result whether good or bad. After spending the past decade as a faux red head, Lola got me brightened up to a warm honey blonde that actually makes me feel like "a blonde" and no longer hovering in color transitioning limbo. I also really like that this place isn't snooty. I hate, and am easily intimidated by, snooty salons. I'm also easily intimidated by hipster salons, which I would say this place definitely leans closer to but both the girls that work here and the clientele they service seem like a nice mixture of friendly, down to earth, loud, and the heavily tattooed. Let me also say that I was super happy with what Lola charged me for spending over 2 hours on my hair. More than fair, I couldn't tip her enough. The girl works hard for the money. read more

I cannot give Freida and her team enough positive reviews. I absolutely loved them! Freida made me feel glamorous - just what I needed for my wedding day! We reserved the salon from 9-12pm. Freida had enough staff come in ON TIME for 9 ladies. Every hair style was modern and very stylish. We brought in Starbucks and tacos for everyone to snack on. We also had music playing and really enjoyed each others company. Freida is the most friendly, fun spirited, and easy going stylist I know. I changed my up-do from when we first had our consultation and she was super cool about it - no worries type of gal! She also styled my mother-in-law's hair (who is rather picky) and she loved her hair. I only wish we lived in Austin so Freida could be my full-time stylist! read more

HOW HAVE I NOT GIVEN THESE LADIES SOME YELP LOVE UNTIL NOW! I have gotten my hair cut at Zigzag since 2002. I always go to Jess because she is awesome/hilarious/therapeutic/a superstar and she gives me an awesome cut every time. I know the other ladies do fantastic work and are also great to be around. Getting my hair cut here is always such a fun experience. Even when I lived in Boston and now that I live in New Orleans I still wait for visits to Austin so Jess can work her magic. Specifically: she is honest. If I go to her with a picture of a pixie cut that looks adorable on this head of fine blonde hair she will be straight with me and let me know that will never end up looking like that with my thick, textured, brown hair. Instead she'll suggest something different but similar and it will look better than what I initially wanted. The true testament to her cuts is the way it grows out. For two months I'll have this beautiful, evolving head of hair. I have ended up referring most of my friends and a ton of strangers to Jess because of the cuts she's given me. Also, Jess takes my lifestyle (no blow drying, no products, no brushing) into account and works her magic accordingly. I love that she gives me something that will work for me and always makes me feel beautiful when I leave her chair. Seriously, if you're looking for a new stylist in Austin go to Zigzag. You'll love the atmosphere! And if you get Jess tell her Ali sent you! read more

I'm updating because Frieda the owner called and offered to schedule an appointment. Again, the folks here are always fun and I've seen them work miracles while I was getting my hair done. read more

Got a new cut from Andrea - cut off maybe 8 inches - and LOVE it. The salon is always clean and friendly and the stylists are so talented. Yes, yes! read more

I've been going to the same hair stylist in Houston for years but after I decided to live in Austin longterm, I decided to venture out to local hair salons. Zig Zag caught my attention because it was close to my apartment and had decent pricing, great Yelp reviews, and a parking lot. I went in there completely new and a bit scared I might add because like I've said, I have been going to the same lady for years (I want to say about 8 years...). My stylist was Lola and she was so friendly. I needed a trim and a little bit of relayering. I was very pleased with my cut. Also, before going in there, my hair was a little dry from the recent home-done purple dye job I did, but walking out, my hair was feeling super soft, light, and fresh. I will definitely be back :) read more

Went to ZigZag on a recommendation from a friend. Most of the staff is very personable and conversational. The atmosphere is casual. The place could use a good dusting. They have a comfortable, but small, waiting area. My stylist took the time to ask what I wanted and made a couple of suggestions. The result was a nice cut. I was pleased, but not blown away. She used some styling products after my cut, but did not push any of them. Although, there are products displayed for sale. My friend goes regularly. She gets multiple highlights and is extremely happy. He hair color always looks natural. They played bad 90s pop music the entire time; but I was assured that this is not the norm. A basic wash and cut was $40. My friend got a wash, cut and multiple highlights for about $120. I will probably go back. read more

I've gone to Zig Zag Salon for over 15 years now for amazing cuts, styles and color. All of the stylists are hair geniuses! I have known Freida, the owner, since she was an intern and have recommended her and her crew to dozens of people over the years! Freida is the most amazing colorist. I get compliments from complete strangers all the time. Even my boys have had their hair cut here and loved their cool little styles! The prices are reasonable especially when the service and company of the stylists can't be beat. No matter what kind of day I've had...if it ends at Zig Zag...life is good! This salon is truly an Austin gem. Cool, casual vibe with fabulous stylists that listen and deliver. Use pinterest to show them what you want or check out their pinterest examples on their website. Avoid the stuffy, snotty, overpriced salons and go to Zig Zag. You won't be sorry, and you'll return again and again like I have. read more

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Freida & the rest of the zig zag crew are all amazing. They have been doing my hair for many years & I have always been completely happy with my results. Very laid back atmosphere... Very Austin. You will not be disappointed. read more

I am generally the cheap type but with my wedding coming up it was no time to take risks with my already short hair. That said I was ready to spend some money at Zig Zag because duh... I'm worth it... Lol. Anyway I had come in before and Frieda had trimmed up the back of my hair for free so I was definitely going to give them some business! Frieda was booked but Lola was available for a late appointment. It was great she was fun and funny and my hair looks great. I went blonder but somehow it looks more natural than it did before! It's soft , the shape and texture is killer and it was less than I expected. I will be back! read more

I couldn't brag enough about Freida. Hands down the most talented hair ninja I know.

Lola is great. I have gotten my haircut by her for going on 2 years. She gives full attention and takes her time. I usually just ask her to do what she thinks is best, and always end up with a fashionable cut. read more

I've been searching for THE salon, MY salon. The salon I feel most comfortable and treated well. Not to mention killer colorists and hair stylist. This is the place I've been looking for! Andrea hooked me up with a beautiful ombré at a great price and the owner Freida is amazing! The vibe at this salon is wonderful. You'd be making a mistake not to stop by and get your hair done here! love you guys read more

Andrea gave me the exact cut I wanted. Other stylists often have a hard time with my hair because it is so thick, but she was able to pull it off quickly and at a better price than many other salons nearby. Thank you! read more

I have so many friends who have been going to the same hair stylist for years but are always wishing for more. I have been with Zig Zag 2003 and I have never felt that way. As I get older, I need more help with staying age appropriate but still hip. There is a down to earth yet chic vibe at Zig Zag. My friends and family have sat in almost everyone's chair and they all feel the same way. An added bonus is that we are supporting a local, independent, (amazing) business woman- Frieda rocks! read more

My best friend and I have been going to Zig Zag Salon for over 12 years. It is our girl's day with our girls (and Carlos!). Freida has been my stylist from day one (she is also the owner). Love, love, love her to pieces! All of the stylists are AH-MAZING! The salon itself is cozy and chic...my home away from home. The best of the best, unlike no other! read more

Our family loves coming to ZigZag Salon, they have been doing my hair and my children's hair for over 10 years. Frieda and Lauren are amazing with color, and I am incredibly picky! My daughter that's in college loves them cutting and coloring her hair as well. The kids and my husband go to Carlos and love their cuts. Just a great atmosphere. Would highly recommend ZigZag to everyone :) read more

Was a regular here before my move to NYC in 2007; upon my return to Austin in 2010, immediately checked back in. I've always liked the cool-but-unpretentious vibe at Zig Zag, and the overall cool/careful/talented skills of my hairdresser Lauren (aka "Lola"). It's a pleasant place. read more

I had Freida come out to Salado, Texas to do my hair and makeup for my wedding. She did such a fantastic job no one recognized my usual tomboy looks. Combine that with a great photographer I almost looked pretty damn stunning. She did a great job and didn't give me any lectures about being mean to my hair. Thanks for making me look like a princess! If you need a hair master to come to you Freida is the one to call! I promise. read more

I love Zig Zag salon! I have been going to Freida for almost 10 years and absolutely love her! She really listens to what you want and I always walk out feeling great. The salon is also just a really fun place to be because everyone is so nice. The prices are also really reasonable. I highly recommend it! read more

This place is amazing!! Freida has been doing my hair for almost 2 years and I wouldn't go anywhere else, she has magic in those little hands of hers!! All the people that work there are friendly and Zig zags defiantly Keeps Austin Weird!! Love love love this place!! read more

This is my special place where I go to get rejuvenated and I always feel beautiful when I leave. Lola is my stylist and she has never let me down. She is honest and talks with me each visit to find out what I'm thinking I'd like to do with my color and cut. Lola is amazing with color! I do not live close to the salon and literally half my neighborhood goes to Zig Zag. It is a fun place. Everyone at the salon is upbeat and we have some great conversations and giggles. It is a family atmosphere and you will feel like you are a part of the family once you have been in to see them one time. I have been going to Lola for over a year and there is no way I'd go anywhere else! I have no reservations recommending Zig Zag. They are all wonderful. I'm a bit partial to my Lola because she is just all that and then some! I am one picky gal and Zig Zag is the best ever! read more

Jessica is a total ninja - she just took down every NYC stylist I've ever been to. Best haircut of my life!!

I have tried to find a good place to cut and get blue streaks for over 2 years but never managed. Either the cut was not cut enough (just "shaped up") or the streaks were nowhere close to what I had asked, despite me interrupting as soon as I saw it was not what I wanted, or the blue was not blue but teal, etc... Then I walked into zig zag with no appointment, talked with René, and she gave it a try. She was great! She truly listened and did everything right in a matter-of-fact way. Swiftly and right. She managed to do cut, bleach, and blue in 1.5 hours, which is great since every other place has always taken way way way more time. I think I finally found my place!!! read more

I really like the salon. The stylist are all very friendly and personable. The first time I visited, Andrea took me from a washed out teal ombré to an all around blonde. She asked me questions every step of the way and kept me in the loop with what was going on. I really enjoyed that experience, so when it came time to get my roots touched up, I called to make an appointment. She was on vacation. I was in a time crunch because I had a big meeting coming up, so I got in with another stylist, no problem. I showed the stylist a picture of the color I wanted (more white blonde) she agreed and she went to work. At the end...my hair was grey. Titanium grey. I'm not sure if she realized that's not what I wanted and played it off by saying how much she loves it and how often people want this color but can't achieve it. She told me after a few washes it'll lighten up. Ok...I leave thinking that maybe if I see my hair in different lighting I'll like it more...nope. When I got home I started washing it hoping it wouldn't look so DARK GREY. After three washes it was a lighter grey at the roots and the ends were a muddy blonde. I called first thing the next morning. When I called she was pretty nice about it, though she kept reassuring me it'll lighten up. I explained that it did, however it's not the color I want. And now it's a mix of grey and muddy blonde. In my mind, I paid too much money to have someone botch my hair when I could've botched it myself for a lot cheaper. So she gets me in the next evening. She has the help of another stylist on how to get this grey toner out, how to formulate the new toner and how long to leave it in for. No shame in asking for help, I rather it be done right. However I wish she would've done that the first time. When it's all washed out, it's still not the color I want, but it's blonde again so I'm at least happy with that. The thing that took this from an "everyone makes mistakes, and I'll still come here." Experience to a "never again." Is the fact I was charged to have the color corrected. Granted it was only $20, but I had already spent over $200 the first time. I just thought throwing the extra $20 was extremely petty. I'm sure she could tell because I went from happy and nice to extremely quiet. I gave her a $20 and walked out. This happened about a week ago, normally I'd just let something like this go and chalk it up to a lesson learned, I'll never go back. Though that part is true, it still bothers me I was charged to fix her mistake. It wasn't only an extra $20, it was my time as well. I had other things to be doing. I gave her the benefit of the doubt and allowed her to fix it instead of pitching a fit and demanding my money back. read more

I have been a loyal customer for 5 plus years. It is affordable, friendly and quality work. Jessica Tate is a master of color and cut. Lola and Frieda are also studs. You cannot go wrong with any of them. Everyone I have referred has become a loyal customer. read more

These gals are out-of-this-world TALENTED!!! I came to Zig Zag Salon following a near-fatal pseudo-mullet cut from another unnamed (AVANT!!!) salon in Austin. Freida brought my locks back to life, and I haven't strayed for four years. She does incredible color and always listens to what you want. I always walk away with a smile on my face, and compliments from friends. read more

Freida has been working her cutting, coloring, and styling magic on me for over 15 years, and the results have prompted tons of people to ask "Where did you get your hair done?" and exclaim "Your eyebrows are perfect!" I know I'm in good hands with Freida and her team, from an '80s party that required me to look like Madonna to my wedding hair and makeup. I highly recommend them and I really enjoy hanging out with them during my glamour time. A gazillion stars for Zig Zag! read more

Best hair salon in ATX! I been to serval salons before and never been happy until I came to Zig Zag! My girl Freida is the best! Great service all the way around!! My hair is always on point when I go to her! read more

Lola has been cutting and coloring my hair for about 6 months and she is fabulous! She takes her time with my highlights and I love the results. Very talented and I highly recommend Lola! read more