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Vain
Neighborhood: East Austin

1803 Chicon St
Austin, TX 78702

Erin B. writes: The single most traumatic thing about packing up and moving clear across the country is saying goodbye to that group of close friends that feels like family. And for any gal who "enhances" her own natural hair color her hometown hair salon is that…

Pink Hair Salon and Gallery
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1204 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

rachel g. writes: i wasn't even going to touch this place with a review because everyone else has pretty much covered how great it is. but after reading a review written by thomas, i feel compelled to share my experience.

i have had my hair cut all over the country.…

JR Salon
Neighborhood: Rosedale

4800 Burnet Rd.
Bldg. D. Ste. 430
Austin, TX 78756

caroline e. writes: I started going here a little over a year ago based on a recommendation. Being the frugal bitch that I am , I was lured by the promise of a $30 cut and no gratuities accepted. I did a stalker-ish slow-mo drive by of the place more than a few times;…

Birds Barbershop
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2110 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Bacon E. writes: Affordable, annoyingly, painfully pretentious, loud music, young hairstylists who sometimes do what you ask and sometimes don't.

Attn kids in your early 20s: Having an asymmetrical haircut with pink highlights does not -- in and of itself -- make you…

Hairy Situations Salon
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1716 S Congress Ave
Ste A
Austin, TX 78704

rob m. writes: Michael Fenner is my favorite. more fun than a bag of hammers, and he will make you look like a rock star, or whatever it is that you want to look like.

Southside Tattoo
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1313 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Megan W. writes: I recently moved to Austin over the summer and found myself interested in pursuing my third tattoo. After checking out a few shops I was still unsatisfied, so a friend of mine recommended Southside. Their reputation preceded them. After just five…

Wet Salon
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1109 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Amber D. writes: I love Leslie!

I tried Toni & Guy (whom I now call "The Wizards of Disappointment") and went to Leslie to get the black bleached out of my hair and a whole new cut - and wow, she's fantastic.

She understood me when I said really abstract things like,…

Emeralds
Neighborhood: Clarksville, Downtown

624 North Lamar
Austin, TX 78702

Lauren L. writes: Oh dear me. One of the reviews said this place had great clothes for 18-25 year olds. I'm 27. I will continue to shop at Emeralds well into my 30s. Does this make me hip? Maybe it makes me completely square. But it's cool to be square. Or is…

Maximum FX Salon & Spa
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1007 South Congress Ave
Suite 10C
Austin, TX 78704

Melissa S. writes: I've been going here since it was still located on the Drag years ago, and I've never gotten a bad haircut. Actually, I've never not gotten an amazing cut!

They also do really amazing color here -- I'm solidly brunette, and they kept my hair looking…

Platypus Hair Salon
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2604 Guadalupe
Austin, TX 78705

liane l. writes: I went to about 100 salons and then cut my own hair for a year before a friend (who has great hair) recommended Kelly at Platypus. He's the owner and the only stylist. I have been going to him for 3 1/2 years. I always thought I had bad hair and that…

Grapevine Salons & Galleries

7942 Great Northern Blvd
Austin, TX 78757

Eileen S. writes: Wanna get pretty? This place has everything you need. Stop by and see Katie Sandles to get your hair did. Even though she's my sister, I'm not biased, I promised. I've let A LOT of people attempt to control the curly mess atop my head, and…

Urban Betty
Neighborhood: Rosedale

1206 W. 38th, Suite 1201
Austin, TX 78799

David W. writes: This is a great salon run by a wonderful gal who gives 100% of herself to her clients and her stylists. The team she has put together is fun, experienced, talented and sweet. You will be so happy with any of the stylists at Urban Betty. They win…

Avant Spa Salon
Neighborhood: Downtown

318 Colorado
Austin, TX 78701

Cati C. writes: At the risk of running myself out of a spot in his char, I gotta let it be known - I am utterly addicted to Joe Edwards. My roommate and I (both of the short coif variety) have both been frequenting him for years and we perish the thought of ever…

Ann Kelso Salon and CitySpa
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1400 S Congress Ave
Ste A170
Austin, TX 78704

Marla C. writes: Rachel has been doing my hair for a little over 2 years (I switched to her after my former cokehead hair dresser cancelled on me...again...on my BIRTHDAY), and she's always done an absolutely excellent job with my cut and my color. My color's not an…

Nicole Casanova, RMT
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

166 Geary St
Ste 1606
San Francisco, CA 94108

jecca r. writes: I first met Nicole when my uber-cool bosses brought her in for 15-minutes chair massages in the office. She found and worked on deep knots in my stressed shoulders that stay hunched over my desk and mouse a good chunk of the time. After my time in…

Ut Nails

3909 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78722

Cati C. writes: UT Nails is the best place I've found for the dreaded (but in my case, much needed) eyebrow wax. For a mere $8, any one of their techs can artfully and efficiently de-fur your forehead. I've never had a wait that lasted more than 5 minutes, and…

Capelli Salon

3709 Kerbey Ln
Austin, TX 78731

Colby B. writes: I've known Kara and Randy for the better part of 8 years.

They're both great folks, but I only know of Kara's hairing abilities.

She's the best. Other than getting drunken haircuts from friends in bars and going bald for cancer patients, I wouldn't…

Blush Skincare by Angie
Neighborhood: Rosedale

4406 Medical Pkwy
Austin, TX 78756

Jaime M. writes: My face is a mess. No, really. Just look at it.

Pimples all over, dry lower cheeks, and an oil slick that runs across the forehead, down the nose and along the cheekbones. Not the skin my mom said I'd have at this point in my life. Those pimples, she…

Lotus Blue Hair Salon
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2604 Guadalupe St # 3
Austin, TX 78799

Lisa K. writes: I miss my haircuts from Nancy alot since I moved away from Austin -- I have been going to her for 4 years and she knows how to fit your personality and style into a haircut that works for you. I cannot highly recommend her enough, and I will probably…

Polish Nail Spa
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1002 South 1st St
Austin, TX 78704

rachel g. writes: this was not the most expensive nail spa i've been to, like the other reviews mentioned, but now i feel like i've experienced three different nail salon environments instead of just two.

my first pedi ever was in a nail salon located in a strip mall…

Path Salon
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

3100 S Congress Ave
Ste C
Austin, TX 78704

Michelle C. writes: My beloved stylist, Rudolph Leon-Guerrero, recently migrated to Path Salon from Avant. I would follow this man to the ends of the earth, so I was relieved that I didn't have to; Path is conveniently located across from St. Ed's, not at all far from…

Barton Creek Resort & Club

8212 Barton Club Dr
Austin, TX 78735

tinna h. writes: This is a country club. I'm not really country club material, and I don't have other country clubs to compare it with, so based on overall country club newbie experience - I'm giving it a 3.5, rounding up since it doesn't have a lot of reviews to…

Mint

4023 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78751

kate s. writes: I cherish my quarterly visits to Mint for highlights and a haircut. As someone who was clearly born with the wrong hair color, I take my highlights very seriously. Being a fake blonde requires a great deal of vigilance. My stylist is extremely…

The Spa at THAI
Neighborhood: Allandale

Texas Healing Arts Institute
7001 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78757

Jaye J. writes: Based on Kiki's rec, I scheduled an appointment for a Thai massage with Wendy. Wendy is amazing. This was my first Thai massage and I'll be back for more. The price was good ($80/hour) and Wendy was absolutely incredible.

I really liked the…

Avant Salon Spa

9901 N Capital of Texas Hwy Ste 240
Austin, TX 78759

Kerry G. writes: My stylist is named Teresa, but everyone calls her "T-Baby." She has been coloring and cutting my curls for over 5 years. T-Baby always has a funny story and I trust her with my tresses.
In fact, she cut 11 inches off my head last week for Locks of…

Sephora - Barton Creek Mall

Barton Creek Mall - upstairs
2901 S Capital of Texas
Austin, TX 78799

Lorena O. writes: I have a confession:

On the rare occasion that I have a hot date coming up, I book it over to Sephora to "test" out new makeup.

Depending on what time of day I go, it can take a while to get some personal attention, but once they're helping, they're…

Perfumania

4401 N IH 35
Round Rock Premium Outlets, Ste 747
Round Rock, TX 78664

Mary V. writes: Extremely helpful! We asked for something that was "summer, breezy, and fresh" We must've tried 10 different smells. They sprayed each smell on a strip and labeled each strip with a name. Then we picked a couple and sprayed them on…

Organics Beauty Salon

2051 Gattis School Rd
Ste 190
Round Rock, TX 78683

Candace S. writes: Thanks to Yelp, I found an Aveda hair salon only a few miles from my house! It was time for my 8 week trim since my hair was getting pretty long so I called and they were able to fit me in the morning since someone had just cancelled. So, I got ready…

The Cutting Room
Neighborhood: Downtown

702 West Avenue
Austin, TX 78701

mindy b. writes: What a great group of people! oh--and they cut a mean hairstyle too.

The Cutting Room is an Aveda salon a few blocks north of 6th street near the Star Bar, and it's the only place I truly trust with my otherwise stringy, fine hair! I usually go to…

Adara Salon
Neighborhood: Downtown

1705 Nueces St
Austin, TX 78701

Mike S. writes: I followed Jennifer here from the now defunct Salon 707. She is great - I always just ask her to make me look good and she does. My GF recently switched to Jennifer for getting her hair colored and she's also been raving about her hair. She's been…

Forbidden Fruit
Neighborhood: Downtown

513 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78701

S. M. writes: Funny to say, but this is one of the places my hubby and I go to on date night. As my hubby is more open with "educational items", he is comfortable in places such as this. Although I am far from prudish, I am a bit "shy" in the areas of love and…

Orbit Salon
Neighborhood: Downtown

500 W 18th St
Austin, TX 78701

Jill W. writes: They gave me a pack of gum! I also like my haircut. $45 seems completely reasonable, especially considering the convenient location and online appointment system. Actually, Orbit Salon's proximity to my office persuaded me to check it out today. I…

Method Hair
Neighborhood: East Austin

1601 E 5th St., Suite 103
Austin, TX 78702

Lumiere M. writes: Wow. Just wow! My story starts off much the same way as many in terms of why it has been hard to find a stylist who has not left Austin for greener pastures (if such a thing is possible) or why the last one just didn't leave me with that "wow"…

Teez Salon
Neighborhood: East Austin

1704 E 5th St
Austin, TX 78702

Jaime S. writes: This salon is pretty new and, as a one-woman operation, it's still pretty bare bones. But that didn't matter to me because the proprietor, Tonya, did a fantastic job with my cut and color. Really, she seemed to have sixth sense about what I wanted…

Bella Studio

1221 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703

Ami C. writes: Love, love, love Bella Salon - it is a happy place. Steven T. is excellent and is a riot to chat with. He helped put an end to my days of ponytail-mom hair! Could not love my cut more. Plenty of parking and they have a yummy little cha-cha cafe…

Pro Cali Nails
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

3003 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Kristen F. writes: This is my favorite nail salon in Austin, but it's kind of too far from my house for me to make it out there too often. They are located on South Lamar, have a nice friendly staff, some of whom are bilingual, which is nice, and are only slightly…

milk & honey day spa
Neighborhood: Downtown

204 Colorado St
Austin, TX 78701

Erika G. writes: You know that can' t-stand-it-anymor e moment? Like, when you are getting too fat for your clothes and you try on your "failsafe" stretch pants and even they strain and bulge on? Or when you desperately need a haircut and you walk by a store window…

The Waxing Studio
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2110 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Hoa N. writes: This is a review for Nails Pure & Natural which is part of the WS. It's an "eco-chic" nail salon. It actually smells good in here. No formaldehyde, toluene, or dibutyl phthalate products at all. They boast surgically sterilized instruments (sealed…

Baldwin Beauty Schools
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

3005 S Lamar Blvd Ste D109
Austin, TX 78704

Alex L. writes: For a cheap haircut whenever you want it I would recommend this place. I explored the beauty school haircut scene and have been to a few. This place left me with the haircut I wanted for only 5 dollars. Here's some tips if you are going to go here,…

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