I have to preface my review with a disclosure: I've been dyeing and bleaching my hair since I was…read more13 years old. I've gone through stages where I've had pink and black hair, auburn hair, white blonde, etc. I've had my hair dark brown for the past two years now and decided I wanted to go back to my natural hair color (dirty blonde). I was a little hesitant for the change since I once went back to my natural color from red hair within one session and my hair was completely fried and took two months to finally feel manageable. Crystal took care of me when I went in back in December and I told her what I was wanting to do and she told me immediately that one session was not going to cut it since my hair would be damaged. I expected as much and was really grateful that she was up front about that instead of trying to do it all in one session. She was really nice to me and made me feel comfortable despite being hungover and barely able to function. I had a wedding to attend the day of getting my hair done and everyone complimented it. So while my hair wasn't entirely blonde, it was still beautiful and lightened enough for people to notice. I can't wait to make my next appointment to continue working on this mop of hair that I've got.

I made an appointment online and arrived 5 minutes prior to my appointment time. The stylist who I…read morehad an appointment with told me she was running 15-20 minutes behind and told me to go "grab a coffee or something." I arrived back to the salon after 15 minutes and waited. A half an hour after my appointment time my stylist was still working on the client she had in the chair. I asked her to cancel my appointment and I left. Not a good experience for a first time client. I won't be back.

Really great service! Rebecca is excellent and really cares about how you want your hair. 10/10!read more

Veronica is a very nice person, but I would NOT recommend her for a balayage. The hair treatment…read moreshe gave me not only looked nothing like the picture I gave her, but it was also very poorly executed. The application style was extremely chunky, uneven, and even worse had "leopard spots" in several areas. The top looked like tiger stripes. When I went to another salon to have it fixed, they said there were areas that were left on too long and others not enough. As you look at the deeper layers of my hair, you can see the bleach was applied in random diagonal lines. Definitely not the quality you expect from any stylist let alone an experienced one. The other salon was able to fix the high stripes but because of the random application of the bleach they had to return it all pretty much to brown and start over. I have to wait 6-8 weeks for my hair to heal before the other salon can give me a new blond balayage. I am getting engaged in a few weeks, which is why I wanted my hair done in the first place, and now I will not have my hair done for day of my engagement. Although she gave me a PARTIAL refund, it did not cover the repair costs and definitely is not going to cover the second good salon visit for a proper balayage. Even if she did give it all back, the additional repairs are going to cost me over $150 more than what I would have paid if it was done right the first time. Again super nice women, but I would NOT recommend her for any hair treatment.

Alliyah was wonderful! I have long, straight hair, and wanted visible layers without it looking…read morechoppy. Honestly, I thought that might be too much to ask. But OMG, it looks even better than I could have hoped. I've seriously never been so happy with a haircut. 10/10 recommend. And you also get a free drink!

I've been going to Corey for about 4 years and I wouldn't trust anyone else. My hair always feels…read moreand looks fresh for when I step out to get on with my day. My curls continue to be happy and healthy because of his recommendations and care. It's a bonus that he's talked me out of a few bad hair choices and encouraged me to take a risk when I was feeling hesitant about a shorter haircut. If I could give Corey and his salon 7000 stars, I would. You won't be disappointed with him or anyone there- from the moment you walk in, you're treated like royalty. The vibe is always relaxed- trust that you'll be pampered!

Haley did a great job on my color! I am so relieved to find someone I can trust in San Marcos, its…read morebeen tuff since we moved here and I left my stylist in Houston, she wouldn't move with me, can you imagine?, lol Anyway thank you Haley see ya soon!

Great service! I'll definitely be returning! The vibe was nice and it's pretty close to home which…read moreis a bonus for me!

Ashely did my hair for my graduation. I have incredibly curly hair and I usually wear it natural,…read morehowever, under my graduation cap I was sure that would make me look like a cockier spaniel. Now, curly hair takes an incredibly long time to straighten. Ashley took the time to straighten my hair and then curl it perfectly. She put an incredible amount of spray and cream to make sure it would not frizz in the humidity. I have to say, it looked great. What really stood out to me was the fact that I was treated like a valued customer. She made sure she knew exactly what I wanted and then tried to recreate it. I am very happy with the experience. I will be going back.

I cannot recommend this place more!!! I went from a having dark brown hair to pink and o blue to…read morejust plain ruined hair! My stylist, Brittney, has taken my hair from complete disaster to amazing! It's blonder than I thought it could get, and every haircut I get from her is amazing! U know it's good when u drive home in a rush so u can look at urself and flip ur hair back and forth!!!! U won't regret coming here! Ask for Britney, but honestly I've seen them all work and they ROCK!!

Lemme just that for the first time getting my hair done professionally it went AWESOME. Crystal is…read morea very sweet and fun person. I scheduled my appointment and it went smoothly. I've always had dark brown hair and wanted something different, I showed her pictures and she knew what to do, I just love my hair so much now, it has a hairstyle and the color is very beautiful. Being a first time mom, I'm so happy that I got this "me time". I'm glad I came here and done it with Crystal. Thank you so much ! I will not go anywhere else but with her.

Best Hair Stylist in San Marcos, Texas BY FAR! I have been seeing Crystal for a while now and I am…read morein love with how amazing she makes me look EVERY TIME! She always knows the best cuts, styles, and hair color for my face! She is very talented and is the only one I will let touch my hair! I drive in from out of town just to see her and she is the only hair stylist that I have used that is able to nail my color, style, and cut perfectly every time. Crystal also has a great personality about her and makes every visit fun! I definitely refer anyone who is in the San Marcos area or even the surrounding areas to come in and visit this unique gem of a stylist! You won't be disappointed, and if you are like me and don't live in San Marcos- well, it is definitely worth the visit! Crystal also is now at the newly opened North Street Studio, and let me say that this is by far the NICEST salon in San Marcos. BY FAR! I used to live in San Marcos when I went to Texas State, and I was always frustrated by the quality of salons in San Marcos and found myself driving to Austin to get my hair done. Now I drive to San Marcos just to get my hair done! They did an amazing job and the decor is very complimenting. They also have any hair product you could ever imagine for sale in their salon, so I always make sure I stock up and resupply all my beauty products every time I am in there! Everyone is so nice and knowledgeable and I definitely recommend CRYSTAL and this salon to ALL OF MY friends and anyone who is in the San Marcos or surrounding areas who is needing a quality hair cut, style, color, and highlight- for sure!

This was my first time getting a hair cut in a salon and I truly loved the experience! Griselda has…read morebeen cutting hair for about 20 years and her expertise shows. She is very very sweet and did an amazing job on my hair. She began the appointment by washing my hair gently and then got to cutting! It was a great experience overall and I hope to make an appointment with her the next time I need a haircut or trim. Her salon is cash only but there is an ATM next door at the stripes. If you're in need of a new hair salon, give her a try!! :) She is so kind and will take great care of you.

Me and my mom have been driving all the way from Austin to visit Griselda and have been for many…read moremany years. She is wonderful and has a passion for what she does. She always advises me on what's best for my hair and in turn my color and cut always come out great!! I always receive compliments on my hair when she does it. I wish she was closer but she's worth the drive! Be sure to call for an appointment, she's very popular! =]

I made an appointment with Sophia after coaxing from my wife. As with most salons, an appointment…read moreis recommended. I have found my new haircut home! Her prices are reasonable, but more importantly, she takes time to listen to what one wants and suggests minor changes. I had been going to the Great Clips chain, but there I got a different stylist each time, some good & some not so good, seemingly just out of school. I recommend this salon fully!

I see Sophia and she does a great job. I've only had 2 stylists who did my hair where I didn't…read morethink I needed to go home to "fix" it and Sophia is 1! Highly recommend her.

Maya cut my hair today. It was the worse cut I've ever had. She cut my hair once before and I left…read morefeeling she missed the mark. This time , Shame on me for going back. Super cuts would have been better and cheaper.

Cuttin'Up is a very clean, cute, nice and quaint salon! Ben did an amazing job on my hair (dye, cut…read moreand then two weeks later a highlight) I've been to see him twice now. Both times I walked out 110% satisfied. He knows exactly what he's talking about, the proof is in my hair. (It was a hot mess color express before) now it's exactly what I wanted! He's precise, meticulous, observant, and friendly. He is definitely a subject matter expert in the Hair world. I am extremely happy to have him as my go to stylist! And to top it off, he is very pleasant to speak to!

Michelle (Shelly) did a most wonderful job on my hair. It was a relaxing experience and I feel…read morebrand new, thank you so much!!

Went here for the first time in years! Thought they werent in business but they just relocated. Had…read morean amazing experience. My hair turned out great. What a delight. Highly recommend !