I needed to locate a stylist for my visiting daughter, and ended up finding Bixa after reading the reviews from the neighborhood Facebook page (Mahncke Park). Thank. Frekkin'. God!! Not only did they fit us in at the last minute, but they worked on hair that really needed some TLC. For that alone I am grateful. But what gave them the 5 stars was the smile on my daughter's face...one I have not seen in years now. For that, Bixa deserves more than this rating will allow. Thank You. read more

I had a pretty disappointing experience here. I went in with a clear idea of the hairstyle I wanted and even showed reference photos, but the end result was not what I asked for at all. It felt like there was either a miscommunication or my request just wasn't taken seriously. What made it worse was that despite not receiving the service I asked for, I was still charged full price ($200+). There was no effort to adjust the cost or offer a solution, which didn't sit right with me. The staff was polite, but overall I left feeling frustrated and unheard. For the price you pay, I expected better attention to detail and customer satisfaction. I hope they improve their communication and accountability in the future. read more

I had a really bad haircut experience with my last visit this last Thursday. Erika was the hairstylist who cut my hair. I asked her to cut it and during the cut she said the scissors weren't sharpened, Now that isn't inherently bad but my hair I felt was cut far shorter than I intended. And the bangs were not what I wanted either. I am not one to speak much about my hair when it's getting cut but I just feel very disheartened by it and while hair grows back, this memory won't be forgotten. Just very disappointed, depressing and sad all around. Brought me to light tears. At the cost of almost $100 I would expect better professionalism when it comes to a customer's hair and making sure you're cutting it according to their wishes. On a personal note, I was always a return customer because I really liked her and I just hope she can improve on this or doesn't happen to anyone else. read more

I scheduled an appointment with them last week and had to take some time off from work. We all are busy with our lives and telling me the hairstylist won't be able to accommodate me an hour before my appointment is beyond disappointing. They sent me reminders for my appointment days before today just to tell me now before driving there that I cannot be accommodated . I recommend you find a different hair salon that have professional services and knows how to keep their word. read more

I don't recommend. The girl was nice but my hair is super uneven. I have a half bob. The vibe was okayish but seriously my hair is chopped up. And it cost 80$ for this.... Don't go. read more

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From the moment I called to make an appointment... the experience was great! The front desk girl was wonderfully pleasant. I was paired up with Shelby..who I wanted because of a previous Yelp review from a girl who recently returned to Texas after living in Hawaii... but was willing to go with anyone. Shelby was a gem! From the start. If I didn't live in Hawaii, I would go to her always! Her positive energy filled the room. She was very personable and accommodating and made me feel like a guest in her home. I was even offered wine!! Never ever has that happened in all my years of going to a salon. Such a nice touch. Thank you to everyone that works at Bixa Salon. I hope you're all being treated well there because you all deserve it. I will return whenever I come back to wonderful, friendly San Antonio. Aloha! and God Bless read more

I've been going for years owner never says hi. Very toxic environment. I can tell some internal is going on. Uncomfortable will not go back

I just moved back to Texas after years living in Hawaii and was dreading finding a new stylist because the I LOVED (and I mean loved) my stylist Joy - check out Dada Hawaii - but, when I say that Shelby was a total gem and made me feel/look amazing -- it's an understatement. She's so talented, personable, and knows what works best for you. She takes her time to get to know you and how to accentuate you hair in a way that doesn't feel over styled or too ambitious (meaning it feels right for you.) I just booked color with her so excited for the follow up review. But for all y'all newcomers looking for a stylist, I highly recommend Shelby read more

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Erica at Bixa is the BEST!!! love my new color. Thanks so much for taking the time to help me find the right color and style. Erica is phenomenal hairstylist I am so glad that I found her! read more

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I saw Erica today and she did an amazing job! I love my new cut and color - she was meticulous and gave me exactly what I was wanting. The environment is cute and relaxed and everyone I interacted with was very friendly. I will be back and already recommended to several others! read more

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What drew me to Bixa hair studio was their use of cruelty free, plant-based products, and their commitment to sustainability.  Cute salon with a calm environment and the scent of Aveda products is so relaxing. My stylist was Erica who was friendly and very professional. She listened to what wanted and is very knowledgeable in her field which resulted in a great haircut. She also gave me useful styling tips and product recommendations.  I would definitely suggest you check it out. read more

This is absolutely the BEST hair salon I have ever been to. I have never been really "loyal" to a salon before because I hadn't found the right place, but I have been going here religiously for the past four years, and ALWAYS had amazing results. Matthew is simply incredibly talented and very kind and welcoming. He always knows exactly how to make my vision come to life. He even did my wedding hair coloring and it was PERFECT. However, if he is unavailable (being that good means getting booked up very quickly), the other girls in his salon are all very VERY talented and I have never had a single negative with any of my experiences with them. I feel like I am in very good hands with whichever stylist I book with, and recommend any of them to my friends and coworkers. I sadly am moving away for work, but this salon will absolutely be one of the top things I'll miss most about San Antonio. Aveda products, lovely people, fair prices, welcoming atmosphere, excellent results. I cannot recommend it enough. I don't usually write Yelp reviews but these stylists really deserve their flowers! read more

Erica did an amazing job for my daughter today! She colored her hair exactly how my daughter wanted it! We couldn't be happier with the wonderful service! HIGHLY RECOMMEND Erica. read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!!!! I called Bixa Hair Studio very late, but Dom was kind enough to agree to stay later to accommodate me. It was my first time at the salon, and I was delighted by the stylist's cheerful personality and PATIENCE!! (God knows us women can be very indecisive.) Dom did an excellent job, and I am looking forward to coming back to try out some hair coloring experiments. read more

Sadly I didn't get the look that I wanted. My appointment took 5 hours and total was $390. I posted my inspo pics and then what I left with. I did ask for it to be a little bit more ash/lighter but most certainly wanted a balayage. You can see how harsh the line is from my root to the blonde. It just looks like my roots are outgrown and the color is very orange and yellow. Balayage should be more natural and gradient from the root to the ends. The owner came in half way through my appointment after all of my hair was bleached and asked what was it that I am trying to achieve? I was very confused by the question since my hair was already all bleached. When I called the next morning and spoke with the stylist she told me she also was not happy with the color and wanted do another toner as well and said she knew it would be harder to achieve a natural look with my length of hair. I feel like her doubt should've been shared before we even started so we could've tweaked it to be more natural looking instead of burning all of my hair first. They offered to fix it tomorrow and at first I agreed but after showing friends & family they suggested I just take my loss and to go somewhere else. I did not request a refund nor was it offered. My lesson is, just because something is expensive does not always mean it's better. I did enjoy the environment and how pleasant everyone was. It's a very clean & cute salon and they even offer cookies & wine during your visit. The owner offered other services and said they're available if/when I decide to have it fixed, but there's no fixing fried hair. read more

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Hailey, where have you been all of my life!!! Talk about a gem! She is such a beautiful spirit and I left so excited about my new iridescent haircolors. It'll be bold when I'm feeling sassy and tame when I wanna wallflower. Hailey has been cutting my husband's hair for a year now and I'm thanking God she's now doing mine too! The salon is amazing. How they recapture re-purpose and recycle everything is amazing. I feel like I'm doing something for the environment by getting my hair done! The wash sink recaptures 65% of the water, they donate the haircut remnants so they can be used in the future for oil spills, who has even heard of that! The list of what it takes for Bixa to be a fully sustainable salon goes on and on. The products are amazing and animal cruelty free. My haircolor came out vivid and gorgeous, please see the pictures. The cost was right on target AND this salon does not allow tipping! No more uncomfortable "did I tip her enough" moments. Bixa for LIFE! read more

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Megan completely let me down. I feel as though any reputable stylist should take pride in their work and go to any length to fix their mistakes, however, Megan threw in the towel and decided not to take accountability. I made a 3rd appointment with her on 5/10 for $150 highlights scheduled for 6/1. The second appointment was my 5th day after my original appointment at which time she toned my hair again because it was too brassy. The salon is dark and I never noticed these huge chunks on either side, they were actually brought to my attention by another individual. I want to add that walking around like this for a month and adding the evidence of it all to the internet does not spark joy. Fearing confrontation, I reached out to Megan to share my discouragement in hope that I would receive reassurance as I was becoming more and more weary with everyday that passed. Negative reviews aren't my thing, but if this helps anyone, it's worth it. read more

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I don't even know where to start my compliments. This salon has been by FAR the best hair service experience I've received probably ever. From the initial consult, to follow up, to the actual hair appointment itself, the service provided by Dom and Matthew is unmatched. Not once was I made to feel awkward or intimidated (you know what I'm talking about) and my stylist Dom made me feel very comfortable with just sitting there asking her questions throughout the service. She was educated on the material, polite, funny and made the entire experience worry free and enjoyable. Dom and Matthew were *chefs kiss* spot on in regards to what you want in a stylist. I 1000% love the outcome of my hair and will 1000% will be a return customer. 10/10 will recommend. read more

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. I've been coming here for over a year now and my hair always turns out so great. They are so accommodating to all my annoying requests. Today Matt and Karina both contributed to my look and as always I'm impressed. You won't be disappointed. read more

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I've been to Bixa a few times now and I can say honestly out of all of those times, I have not been disappointed. I've had them do boliage, a cut, color, and style. All have been done well and in a timely manner. Matthew is great! He recently took my hair a few shades darker and it came out EXACTLY the color I was hoping for. I showed him a few pictures and he got to work. Instead of it being a half a day transformation, it was about 2 hours which included the wash, cut, blow dry, and style. The products they use are awesome. The color stays for what seems like forever! It lasts as long as it takes to change my mind at least, which is about every 5 months. read more

Katie always does a fantastic job! She listens to what you want and makes little tweaks and suggestions to make you look your best. Even if you're like me and don't really change up the cut, I always leave feeling like I have a cute new look. The salon is super cute, is a convenient location and has plenty of parking. read more

I was so sick of my hair and wanted a change, but didn't know what to do with it. I asked Meghan to surprise me and she nailed it! Beautiful, very natural looking partial balayage. This is probably the best color I've ever gotten. I will definitely be back. read more

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If you're looking for a hair salon to go to this is the one! Shelby did a great job cutting my hair. 100% would recommend. Great atmosphere, good hair stylist, couldn't ask for a better place to go. read more

I got my hair done with Erica recently and it was so amazing! Not only did she fixed my super botched butterfly cut and bangs, but she made the entire experience amazing! I have horrible anxiety when it comes to new salons and after just one visit this will forever be my hair salon! It was fast, professional and she was amazing to talk with! She made all my anxiety disappear! I can't recommend this place enough, I wish I could give 6 stars! read more

Erica from Bixa was amazing! So kind and caring! I felt like she really cared about me and my hair! Got a great cut and color. Would definitely recommend and go back! 5 stars! read more

Unfourtunetly this place has new stylist/esthetician quite often. I went here in 2017 and had James as my stylist. Loved him!! I had a dramatic change from looooooong waist length hair and chopped it all off for a should length cut with fringe. He walked me through how to care for my bangs considering my hair type and was so excited for me that it made me excited for my hair!! When I came back 8 months later he was no longer there. I came back in 2020 after moving out of SA for a bit and found Karina. Karina was great! I loved getting my haircut, it so relaxing. She listened to what I wanted and executed it perfectly. I appreciated that she double checked with the length I wanted. Even though I showed her a picture of what I wanted she still made sure the length was what I wanted. Im sure stylist get a picture of what a client wants A LOT and I appreciated that she actually LOOKED at the picture and wasn't bothered by me showing a picture of what I wanted. Not too expensive especially since my hair is long, past my shoulder blades. I also had a running 4 week appointment to get my eyebrows and lashes tinted. However after 2 months the esthetician was gone and when I was about to book my 5 month later hair appointment, Karina was gone. It's hard to keep coming here when I find a stylist I trust and like and they're gone soon after. I've never been dissatisfied here but I'm not a fan of the high turn over. I'm trying to get a stylist that is aware of my hair type and struggles and I can trust to give me a great cut according to my hair and not hope for the best each time. read more

I had a partial balayage appointment with Darlene yesterday. The service was exceptional, but I was kind of disappointed by the results. I showed Darlene several pics of what I wanted to achieve (the pic in the middle is my ideal). I told her that I wanted a more dirty blonde with ashy tones. The result was not very satisfying, as you can see in the first pic. My hair did have a more ashy/cool tone to it, but it was not as nearly blonde as I would want it to be. The toner Darlene used did not bring out the blondeness, and my hair before was actually more blonde than my hairs now. When I booked the service online, I don't know whether I forgot to uncheck the box for blow dry or what, but I was charged $40 for the blow dry. There was an additional fee for gloss. I wish the results would be better for the money I paid. Nonetheless, Darlene was meticulous in her work. read more

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So I booked an appointment with Katie to get full foliage done. I specifically told her i wanted blonder hair than what I already came in with. I showed her photos of what I wanted. She used three bowls of bleach on my hair and foiled mostly the front. I thought everything was going great until i see the after result when she turns me around. She put BROWN toner on top of everything!!!! No highlight in sight??? She gave me the complete opposite of what I wanted! $300 to get brown hair???? She said the brown toner would fade off but even then that's not what I wanted. Ive never had issues with hairstylist so I'm super bummed and cannot recommend this place. She said she could have me come in and strip off the toner, but at this point i don't trust her touching my hair. Wish I could just get my refund or partial refund at least. Zero stars if i could read more

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Matthew is awesome....make sure to book early as he does fill up quickly. Bixa is a great salon located along Broadway and they provide full hair salon services. They are a no tip salon which is unique from my experience. Love my new cut and color. I found Matthew from another client of his....she was our waitress one day at brunch and I absolutely loved her hair. Great find on my part! Love the added bonus of a glass of wine or whiskey while you are being pampered. Can it get any better? Love it! read more

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I booked with Sarah for balayage, haircut, and blowout. She listened to my concerns and expectations very carefully, made a few suggestions and my hair turned out to be perfect. Her balayage technique is exceptional, my hair came out with lighter ends and were naturally blended in with the rest of my dark blonde hair. So beautiful! At the she curled it and I left with dreamy beachy waves. Highly recommend Sarah!!! read more

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After calling several salons to make an appointment, I finally called BIXA and immediately was greeted on the phone by the super nice receptionist who was able to schedule an appointment for me the following day. Katlyn was an amazing stylist, and also so sweet to talk to. I love my haircut. She understood exactly what I wanted and executed it perfectly. I'm looking forward to coming back! read more

Katie was my hair stylist & she did an amazing job!! I came in after ruining my own hair at my house with bleach and toner and she knew exactly what to do. I asked for an all over color brown she did just that. She also used amazing Aveda hair products on my hair and made my hair really soft silky and smooth and smell good. I found this hair studio in a rut because I wanted my normal hair back after ruining it and I'm so glad i came here. Katie saved my hair and my confidence! Would highly recommend and would come again. And she was very sweet and easy to talk to... for me going to salons makes me anxious because i never know what to talk about with my stylist but she was so nice! :) read more

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What's the point of forging a relationship with a new salon when the owner has never once said hello to me one time while there, albeit even in a small space and then you work with, form a rapport and begin to trust a stylist and discuss all the options for your hair, but when push comes to shove on color situations, you get told to go elsewhere. Tried to discuss the situation, could've even been nice had the owner (who was maybe even more experienced than the stylist) try to get involved or assist just to keep me as a client. But, clearly I wasn't important enough or valued enough. Also, tried to offer my own compromises, but for what? Nothing gained, just lost. Huge disappointment. I could say more, but what for. Thanks Bixa/Megan for nothing. read more

I went to bixa last night and If I could give this place six stars out of five, I would! Not only did I receive a stellar cut from Kaytlyn, and a very relaxing facial, from Paige, but everyone here is so kind and welcoming. The moment you walk in, you feel like you're in good hands. When you leave, you know you were. Please try this spot if you need a new salon read more

Beth is amazing. Very talented and also friendly. She did a great job cutting my hair and was very flexible with changing my appointment, as I initially booked for color but ended up changing for a ‍. She was also very patient and showed me how to style my hair. I highly recommend this salon. read more

Where do I began...? I visited bixa and got a micro peel and brow wax with the esthetician Paige. It was the best facial I've ever had and I will definitely be coming back regularly to let her work her magic on my skin. Not the mention my eyebrows have never looked as beautiful as they do now. Then I saw her sister Megan who is a stylist here as well! She gave me the most stunning color that nobody else has been able to achieve. Thank you so much again Paige and Megan! I'll be back to see the sisters soon. read more

This was my first time getting a balayage and I have to admit I was so impressed! Katie gave me everything I could ask for! I had a dark chocolate brown all over which I loved but I needed something to soften it. She was very informative and honest about the lifting process. I'm definitely coming back. Thank you Katie! read more

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I can't say enough good things about katlyn! She was so professional and kind. She walked me through everything she was doing with my hair. She was efficient but also made me feel very at peace and relaxed. She is so good at her job and I hope she never stops doing hair! read more

Darlene was fantastic! I loved being able to book online, and I appreciated the precautions taken due to COVID. When I arrived, she took time to provide a thorough consultation to make sure she knew what I wanted. She did some foils and balayage, a wonderful shampoo with scalp massage, a great cut, an eyebrow tint, and a keratin express blowout. All were done with care to details. She was friendly and skilled-- everything I could want from a new stylist. Really glad I chose this salon and that Darlene is who I booked with. I'm new to town, so I'd hoped I wouldn't have to be disappointed a few times before finding a great stylist. I also watched Ashley do great work on another client, so I'd say skip the trial and error if you're looking for a new stylist, and just come here! read more

This Salon is amazing!! The people are cool and the vibe is amazing and they do great hair!! Megan and Mathew are awesome and some how knew the perfect thing tor my hair both color and extensions even though it was my first time there. They are so talented. And if you want the best blow dry in town, ask Shelby to do it. Beach waves for days! Can't recommend Bixa enough! read more