Finding the right hair salon in Austin starts with knowing what kind of work you want done. A routine cut, a major color change, extensions, and special-occasion styling can call for different experience and consultations. Austin has salons serving all of those needs, from downtown and Hyde Park to South Congress and Northwest Austin.

The five businesses below were featured in an earlier Austin Shoutouts guide. This updated edition keeps that lineup but uses current salon information, including locations and contact details. Rather than treating old ratings or estimated prices as guarantees, it focuses on what each salon offers and how to reach the team directly.

What to consider before booking

Start with the service you need and ask whether the stylist you are booking regularly handles that work. For balayage, corrective color, extensions, or another major change, a consultation can help clarify the plan, upkeep, and likely cost before the appointment.

Check the specific location, stylist availability, service menu, cancellation policy, and quoted price. Even within the same salon, pricing and appointment times can vary by stylist and service. Recent portfolios and client feedback can help you decide which professional fits your goals.

Ruiz Salon

• Specialty: Haircuts, color, balayage, and Aveda salon services
• Locations: Hyde Park: 4301 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751 · Seaholm: 211 Walter Seaholm Dr, Ste 130, Austin, TX 78701
• Contact: (512) 478-7744

Ruiz Salon has long been part of Austin's hair and beauty scene. Its current locations are in Hyde Park and the Seaholm District, giving clients a choice between central Austin and downtown. The former West End salon closed in December 2025, with its team moving to the Guadalupe Street location.

For clients considering a cut, color service, or a more involved transformation, Ruiz offers a salon setting centered on personalized appointments. Check the location page for schedules and booking details. Find more local businesses through the Austin Shoutouts Directory.

Blonde Faith Salon

• Specialty: Haircuts, blonding, highlights, balayage, extensions, and styling
• Location: 10526 W Parmer Ln, Ste 417, Austin, TX 78717
• Contact: (512) 467-4717

Blonde Faith Salon serves clients in the Avery Ranch and Parmer Lane area of Northwest Austin. Its menu includes cuts, hair coloring, highlighting, balayage, extensions, and treatments, with stylists working across different service levels.

The salon emphasizes stylist education and personalized service. Someone planning a blonde refresh, dimensional color, or extensions can review the team and arrange the right appointment before visiting. Explore more area businesses in the Austin Shoutouts Directory.

Jose Luis Salon & Boutique

• Specialty: Precision cuts, hair color, extensions, special-event styling, and makeup
• Location: 3913 Medical Pkwy, Ste 103, Austin, TX 78756
• Contact: (512) 474-1146

Jose Luis Salon has served Austin since 1988. Its Midtown location on Medical Parkway offers haircutting, color, extensions, and makeup services, including styling for weddings and other events. The salon's long-running presence makes it a recognizable option for clients seeking an established team.

An older version of this guide listed a Domain Northside location as well. The salon's current homepage centers its Midtown address, so clients should verify any other location directly before making plans. Find other local services through the Austin Shoutouts Directory.

Urban Betty Salon & Spa

• Specialty: Cuts, hair color, extensions, and skincare services
• Locations: 38th Street: 1206 W 38th St, Ste 1107, Austin, TX 78705 · South Congress: 4361 S Congress Ave, Unit 108, Austin, TX 78745 · Additional location in Round Rock
• Contact: (512) 371-7663

Urban Betty offers Austin clients two city locations, on West 38th Street and South Congress, plus a nearby Round Rock salon. Its services span haircuts, color, styling, and skincare, providing options for someone seeking a regular stylist or combining hair and spa appointments.

The salon also offers a stylist-matching process to help guests choose a professional whose work and approach fit their preferences. Review the individual location when planning your visit, and discover other businesses in the Austin Shoutouts Directory.

Deep Roots ATX Salon

• Specialty: Custom hair color, haircuts, and extensions including Invisible Bead and Great Lengths methods
• Locations: Austin: 6203 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Ste 450, Austin, TX 78731 · Additional locations in Bee Cave and Cedar Park
• Contact: (512) 505-8525, ext 1 for Austin

Deep Roots ATX Salon began in Austin in 2018 and has expanded to Bee Cave and Cedar Park. The Austin salon on North Capital of Texas Highway focuses on personalized color, cuts, and extensions, supported by an emphasis on ongoing stylist education.

Clients considering extensions or a significant color change can review the salon's methods and discuss their goals with the team. Confirm the location and appointment details before visiting, or browse more local businesses through the Austin Shoutouts Directory.

Choosing your Austin salon

These five salons represent different parts of Austin and different approaches to hair services. The best fit depends on the stylist, the work you want done, your budget, and the location that makes repeat appointments practical. Before booking, confirm current prices, consultation requirements, and service availability directly with the salon.

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