The Best 7 Hair Salons in Austin, Travis (part 4)

Nikki Forsander If I could leave Kat 10 stars, I would. Not only is she a cool person, but she gave me the exact haircut I asked for. Lots of layers, face framing, trimmed bangs, etc. Throughout the entire process, she was communicative so I knew we were on the same page. At the end, she asked me to feel my hair & let her know if I wanted any tweaks made. It was perfect, but I appreciated the time to give feedback/make tweaks. She also shared products/practices for me to help keep my hair healthy and styled in a way I like. I left the salon 1000% happy, and I’ve already recommended her to my friends. Thank you, Kat!!

Amanda Foto I spent years having my sister cut my naturally curly hair because I never liked professional haircuts that I got. I randomly found Sam online after being recommended to Urban Betty and I am genuinely so grateful! She is so warm and welcoming and really listens to what I want in a haircut. I love that she checks in during the appointment and even lets me come back if something needs to be fixed. I LOVE my curly cut and will continue going back! Going to see Sam is honestly something I look forward to!

Cristina Velasco I absolutely love coming to Urban Betty. I’ve had the best experience getting my hair done by Kat! I typically go in for a gloss and a cut and one thing for sure is Kat always makes sure I leave well educated on my hair maintenance. My hair has truly never felt healthier. Thank you so much Kat!!

Lindsay Rudisill Have been coming here for 8+ years and it’s always a wonderful experience with Kellie King/Jude! She’s extremely talented, knowledgeable/helpful about product, and a real treat to spend time with. She truly cares about her clients and works hard to help them feel their best. Cannot recommend her enough, wish I could find more pictures of all the beautiful work she’s done to my hair over the years!

Kelly Williams I have been going to Kellie K. for 4 years and she never disappoints! She always knows what kind of cut/highlights I want even when I cant articulate it in the right terms. She was the first person to highlight my hair, which is something that I was nervous about prior to doing but she explained it all and answered every question I had, and also does my highlights perfectly :). She is also the sweetest and so easy to talk to. The salon itself is also always clean, always have beverages for people, and they have great products for sale as well. Highly recommend!

Karmin Lynch I’ve become a huge fan of Pedro! He’s an amazing stylist who always leaves me looking fabulous after my color and extension services. Pedro is incredibly detailed and accommodating, especially when I decide to change my color. He’s always honest and explains why certain choices work or might not work, which I really appreciate. Beyond being a fantastic stylist, Pedro is also a great friend to chat with about life. I trust him completely, both with my hair and with his advice. Highly recommend!

Renée Gage Alaura gave my daughter an gorgeous cut with layers! As a nearly 5 year old she was so excited to go to a real "fancy salon" so she was thrilled with the experience and loves her hair! She receives compliments on her hair everywhere she goes.

GISELE OLIVEIRA Pedro is hands-down the best hair stylist in Austin! I recently got highlights done with him, and I’m absolutely thrilled with the results. He listened to what I wanted, gave expert suggestions, and delivered a stunning, natural look with perfectly blended highlights. My hair now has the perfect sun-kissed glow and dimension I was hoping for. Beyond his incredible skill, Pedro’s friendly and professional demeanor made the whole experience enjoyable.

Kim Francois Dolce Salon rocked the runway at the Austin Country Club Holiday Fashion Show last week. Stylists Alaura Alamillo, Emily Villarreal, Kimberly Meadows and Cris Coleman worked their magic on the models. Their talent made a huge contribution to the professionalism of the show. These ladies received rave reviews from the audience with comments like: “The model’s messy buns were perfection!” And “The models looked so WOW – Their hair styles were awesome!” Additionally, Libby Bird was the mastermind of the Sip-N-Shop for Dolce Salon by organizing product sales, holiday decorations and putting together promotional gift bags for all 250 attendees. When I asked them to participate in the fashion show, I scored gold. They were incredible. Thank you Dolce Salon!

KP Emily did my first balayage, and Ive been a loyal customer ever since. Shes super patient and her attention to detail is unmatched. Every time I leave the salon I end up loving my hair even more!

Paige Vaughn Photo I cannot recommend Lily at Mirror Mirror Salon enough! She is an absolute magician when it comes to Invisible Bead Extensions. From start to finish, she made the entire experience seamless, ensuring my hair not only looked flawless but felt completely natural. Her attention to detail and expertise are unmatched, and she truly takes the time to customize everything to perfection. Beyond her talent, Lily is one of the sweetest and most welcoming people you’ll ever meet. She made me feel so comfortable and taken care of throughout the entire process. If youre looking for someone who genuinely cares about their craft and their clients, look no further than Lily. I am absolutely in love with my hair, and I cant thank her enough!

Eugenia .Magann Haynes Bekah is amazing. I have been going to her for years. I have long curly hair and she does best curly cuts ever. She also took me from brunette to blonde as I gray. She cuts both my teen daughters hair as well and teaches them how to keep their hair looking great. Shes the tops.

Julia Albert I loved my experience at Mirror Mirror and was excited to return. My friend and I even planned to make it a tradition to get our haircuts together. We booked appointments for Saturday at 5 PM, scheduling several days in advance due to our travel plans. Unfortunately, my flight was canceled on Friday night due to severe weather, making it impossible for me to attend. My friend canceled my appointment on my behalf, but I was informed that I would still need to pay the full fee since the cancellation was outside the required 24-hour window. While I understand and respect the need for policies to protect a business’s time and the stylists income, this felt disappointing. Emergencies, like flight cancellations or sudden illness, are often out of a customer’s control. When I asked if the same policy applied to sickness, I was told it does - meaning even in unavoidable situations, clients are responsible for the FULL fee. This is not only upsetting but also potentially dangerous for other customers safety. I hope the salon considers revisiting its cancellation policy to better accommodate genuine emergencies while still maintaining its business needs.I would understand a 25% cancellation fee, but paying in full feels excessive. With so many talented stylists in Austin, it wouldn’t be difficult to take my business elsewhere. However, as a businessperson myself, I believe they should place greater importance on brand integrity and their reputation. I understand that customers can be challenging in the service industry, but not everyone is trying to take advantage of your business. While I respect the need to protect the stylist’s time and livelihood, sometimes you need to make exceptions and eat the frog. edit: policy - "We ask for 48-hours notice to cancel your appointment, or we will charge your card for 50% of the price of the service booked. If you cancel your appointment within 24 hours or No Show, you will be charged 100%."

Anna Cottrell I’ve had very mixed experiences here. Haven is a great stylist and has been my go to. But on the other hand I’ve had to wait over 45 minutes for appointments and have had negative experiences with the front desk staff. Somehow they are both rude and incredibly unhelpful. When I called about a booking not going through, the front desk person basically said it was my fault (even though it was the websites’ AND I was charged for it) and offered no recourse to rebook. Unfortunately, while Haven is great, I have given this salon so many chances and it’s no longer worth it.

Lindsey Brewer I never write negative reviews, but I left this salon and felt like garbage. The hair job I had done was fine, and I wont name drop this person bec she is held in high regard at this salon. I waited several weeks to see this person, and was beyond excited. Toward the end of my time in her chair, she tells me that it was basically a mistake I was scheduled with her, due to her short work week & extensions clientele, and Id need to schedule with someone else next time. I was extremely uncomfortable and felt embarrassed. I apologized to her more than once. The front desk girl then told me "it was a mistake" that I was scheduled with this person, as I was paying. I apologized again, and left with my tears in my eyes. I came for a service, paid, and left APOLOGIZING for being there. What was said to me was insensitive, disrespectful, and frankly it was rude. Not only has this happened, but my husband said the front desk staff has been very rude to him twice over the phone in the recent past due to scheduling. He couldnt get a word in. We wanted to love Mirror Mirror, but just like many of the 1 star reviews- unfortunately my husband and I have had a terrible experience. I hope that this stylist and the front desk staff can be more sensitive and kind to other NEW clients. There are other ways to gently let a client know that you are unable to see them in the future. Theres nothing worse than coming in excited for a service and leaving feeling like garbage. Ive never been treated like this before by any service provider in West Lake. My family will not be back to this salon.

saranya rams reddy I had an amazing experience at the salon with Manju, who did a fantastic job on my haircut and color. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was inviting, and the staff was warm and accommodating. Manju took the time to understand what I wanted and offered great suggestions based on my hair type. The cut was precise and flattering, and the color turned out vibrant and beautiful. I felt like a brand new person when I left! Manjus expertise truly shines through in her work. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional and stylish transformation. I attached before/after pic

Lipika Chatur usually the service is really good, I always get my eyebrows and waxing done by the same girls (they are really good). but this past weekend I went, they were not there and *Varsha* did my eyebrows. when I first arrived, she was doing someone else’s eyebrows and going SO slow, talking the whole time and not focusing on the task at hand. I had to wait 40 minutes for it to be my turn and she was not even looking at my eyebrows while threading! I got home and saw that she missed so many patches of hair, it was just such terrible service.

Buttercup spice Went to get haircut and eyebrows. This lady was rude and gave me a very bad haircut. I had multiple cuts around my eyebrows as well. She was rude and never smiled throughout the whole thing. I did not get her name but she has short hair. This place is not worth it at all. I will get a nice haircut with a professional for $60 instead of this place. My hair was super frizzy and still wet after the blow dry. Looking at the way she was using the scissors and drying my hair, I could tell she did not know what she was doing. She did not use any products on my hair either. Please do yourself a favor and save your time and money instead of going to this place. This place hires inexperienced people and charge you for them to practice on you. There used to be nice ladies working here but I don’t see them anymore. Not going back!!!

Lourdes I was in the shopping center and decided to give them a try and get a hair cut. First time, never again. I am not exaggerating when I say that I have never gotten such a bad hair cut in my entire life. Unfortunately, I did not get the girl’s name. My hair was so uneven that someone asked me if I got layers. I went to another salon to get my hair fixed.

Snehal Desavle Manju did my haircut exactly like I wanted. She did an absolutely amazing job. Finally I found someone who does great haircut. Ganga did my eyebrows and I am so so happy with her work.

Sandie Fauss I booked an appointment a month in advance for my daughter for her first and last prom of high school. Having never gone to a prom she was so excited about having her nails and hair done, and then getting pictures! Because we had not done anything before, I fear I waited too long to book, as all our own stylists were already booked! I picked this place because of recent reviews. However, at the very last minute the salon called (not the owners) and told us our appointment was canceled because the stylist got sick! I asked about a back up stylist and she said they were booked! My daughter was devastated when I told her! How does a salon this large not have a backup plan? So I asked to speak to the manager. An “owner” called many hours later. She told us that we had not ever been customers there before so why would we expect a back up stylist for our updo? And we had only made the appointment one month in advance! If you are anticipating having your hair done for important event, you had better be an existing customer. Very highly unrecommended! It is not like we were getting a hair cut that could have been postponed a week! And the “owner”? Super unprofessional! Will post pics of my daughter’s beautiful hair as soon as we can find another salon two days in advance of the prom! Two days! Update: we got her hair done at Shine Salon and Spa! They are super nice and worked us in even though we weren’t their “regular customers “! See pics of their great work below!

Lauren Livesay Tanya is so genuine and talented. It’s a joy getting to have my hair done by her. She consistently delivers beautiful results - she can keep things the same or mix things up whenever I’m looking for a change. My color is always on point, and she’s always making helpful recommendations product wise. I frequently get stopped by people who think I’m a natural redhead thanks to Tanya :)

Sarah Rosenberg Update from a year and a half later: Tanya is still the best stylist there and always makes my hair look and feel amazing! They recently moved and their new space is so pretty! My appointment was with Tanya and she did an amazing job on my hair! I recently moved from Houston and was looking for a colorist who could mix a good golden blonde and not make it brassy or convince me to do a cooler tone. She did exactly what I wanted and spent time explaining the best way to style my fine hair. $140 for full highlights and to me that is a great price for a high quality salon at the domain. Tanya had great conversation and was seriously the sweetest. The other salon at the domain was quoting me $250+. Can’t wait to return!

Laura Steele I’ve been a repeat customer with Cindy for over 10 years. I have long hair that I get blonde highlights. She does a wonderful job at making it look fresh and natural. I’ve even moved out of state and continue to make trips back to Texas to get my hair done. Aside from the quality of hair services, the atmosphere is friendly and clean. There is also a great positive vibe. Highly recommend.

Keri Kinsey Ive been Crystals client since 2013. She has such a gift for listening to her clients and determining the best way to create the look theyre after. I trust Crystal to suggest the best approach to take with my haircut & color, and to show me how best to use products that will keep my hair looking good between visits. (current fave is Mr Smith) Crystal is an exceptional stylist and a wonderful human being!

Carey Yim My sister and I came to Austin from New York City to get our hair done at Windy’s. I got a digital perm done and was so happy with the results. It was my first perm and they made it such a good experience. The prices are very affordable compared to top salons in NYC. The service was very personable and the staff are very generous with their care and attention. It’s been a couple days since I got my perm done and I am even more in love with it. I would definitely come back to get my perm done at Windy’s again.

Grace Chan Really great haircut from Windy, super friendly service and the price is very affordable as well. Booking is easy and they’re very responsive through texts. Will definitely come back!:)

Lois Kim I had an amazing experience at Windy’s Korean Salon! Finding a great Korean salon in the city was tough, but this place is truly a hidden gem. The stylist was incredibly thorough, paying close attention to the health of my hair and creating a customized perm treatment based on that. I really appreciated the honesty and care they took throughout the process. My hair feels great, and the results are exactly what I wanted! I’ll definitely be coming back for future treatments. Highly recommend!

Chu Gail (Saylor) This place is the best!! I absolutely love the way my perm turned out and the workers were really nice. They constantly asked if I felt okay and even gave me a bottle of hair product!! So glad I got my perm here, I highly recommend it.