Absolutely love my hair !!!! Very sweet & professional and a beautiful space you'll love her too !!

Ashleigh was a pleasure to work with. She is so talented! I was super happy with how my hair and makeup turned out for my wedding. She gave me several different options for hair, all were great! I was also impressed that my makeup looked great all night long. She uses very high-quality materials! Would definitely recommend hiring Ashleigh! read more

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Ooooooooooh my gosh, we just found Ashleigh and I'm SO grateful that we did! My 12 1/2 year old tween has been dying for a short/pixie haircut for awhile, and I was nervous to go "just anywhere" because this type of haircut can go south if not done by an experienced professional. I found Ashleigh's Yelp and went for it... booking was so easy. Ashleigh's communication is impeccable. She was super knowledgeable and answered all of my questions (I had tons about hair coloring). She listened to my daughter and really took her time to understand what style she was looking for. Most importantly, she helped my kiddo feel totally great! Her new cut is RIDICULOUSLY cute! We'll be back again and again. Thank you, Ashleigh! read more

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Ashleigh is so amazing!! My daughter wanted someone who could do natural-looking makeup and an updo for her prom, and boy did Ashleigh deliver! I was super impressed with her professionalism and skill - she made my daughter feel very comfortable and she left in love with both her make-up and hair. Thank you, Ashleigh, for making my girl so happy and gorgeous!! read more

We had Ashleigh transformed us for my wedding 9/30/2017. I was going to wait for my pictures from our photographer to post, but I will upload them later. In the meantime I will upload some pictures from Smilebooth and a few from friends. The casual pictures that I will be posting is the rehearsal and makeup trial. Yes, I was confident in Ashleigh's work that I booked and paid in advance for the four of us. I called around and asked for airbrush but I would get replies that they can accomplish airbrush look with stage makeup; which I was set on airbrush, So glad I did because I was tearing (crying with happy tears) at our ceremony! My maid of honor and bridesmaids where caring too! None had tissue or hanker chief, lmbo!!!! We all dabbed our faces afterwards and our makeup was perfect again. Thank you Ashleigh for creating the Hollywood glamour hair and makeup for me on our special day!!! read more

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Ashleigh is amazing. Definitely go see her. I've been her client for 5 years, and through many cuts, colors, and even my wedding, I've never been disappointed. In particular, she has a great eye for color, and is always excited to help you try something new! For my wedding she did airbrush makeup and hair and I couldn't have been happier with the results. I don't do much makeup myself, so her advice and expert judgment were really important to getting the look I wanted. More recently, after a year at my job, I finally decided to do unnatural color on my hair again. I sent her some pictures of the Oil Slick look and she was just as excited about it as I was. And it looks amazing! What Ashleigh can do with color is nothing short of art. I never in my wildest dreams could've anticipated just how perfect it is. If you don't do unnatural color, Ashleigh is just as skilled at more traditional looks, which I've also done with her when crazy colors weren't appropriate for me for one reason or another. And her cuts always have flattered my face, and grown longer well without any awkward in-between issues. Plus, she's had an interesting life with lots of traveling, so she's great to chat with--really important, especially at a 4 hour appointment like mine yesterday :) read more

Grounds Salon - "Oil Slick" look: before, after, after, after! :D - Makeup Artists Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

Have seen my share of stylists, and know enough to get a few cuts before I review them. Having said that here's my review: do yourself a favor and go see Ashleigh. What I value in a stylist is someone who listens to what I want, tries a few ideas out and pays attention to how my hair looks and how I can care for it between cuts. It helps if they're pleasant and not pushy. That's Ashleigh. Go see her. You can thank me later. read more

Ashleigh has been my hair stylist for about 5 years (I think...maybe longer). I have always been *thrilled* with the work she's done. She's seamlessly worked with my hair long, short, transitioning, natural color, and extremely unnatural -- she did an amazing job when I decided to go green about 18 months ago. ;) I'll upload a pic if I can figure out how. I could not recommend Ashleigh more highly. Creative, professional, friendly and warm. She's a gem! read more

Grounds Salon - I asked Ashleigh for green, and green I got! It wore wonderfully and didn't fade for a looooong time. - Makeup Artists Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

Ashleigh is an amazing and talented hair stylist. I love the way she cuts and colors my hair. She will help give you suggestions to what would look best on you. If after going home something is not quite right, she will always bring you back in and make it right. Thank you Ashleigh for cutting and coloring my hair for the last 6 or 7 years. read more

We began working with Ashleigh approximately 10 years ago as a stylist and makeup artist for our company's video & TV projects. I was blown away by her all-encompassing talents, so it was only a matter of time before I'd turn to her for my own beeeeaaaauuuuutification needs! What I LOVE about Ashleigh is she does exactly what I ask. I like what I like. Does it look good to someone else? I don't give a sh**. I like what I like! Besides her talent, consistency, flexibility, and great communication, she's also an authentic, kind human being with a great sense of humor. read more

I had a septoplasty the week before a wedding my boyfriend was in (in Austin) - never one to miss a party, I had to find a solution for these postop bruises - Ashleigh did a WONDERFUL JOB! The photos speak for themselves read more

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If you are a bride to be (in Austin) and looking for a good hair artist - Ashleigh is your lady. I coordinate with Ashleigh after hearing great reviews from my friends. She was very responsive and prompt in contacting me. When I got to her salon, she greeted me and was so polite. We had a blast chatting and catching up. I was slightly disappointed that my bangs weren't t cooperating with me that day, but Ashleigh worked on it until I was satisfied :) I had her style my hair in an updo so that I could pull a few pins out and it would become half up and half down. She did such a great job and it stayed exactly in place even after hours of dancing! It never hurt or was too tight. My favorite part about her work was that she actually asked me if I wanted a tight hair do or a looser one. I'm glad she asks her clients every step of the way so they are satisfied. read more

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Ashleigh has a real knack with hair color, highlights and cuts. She listens to what I like, shares her thoughts and creates exactly what I wanted. The salon is a pleasant, relaxing environment without the hubbub of big salons. I always look forward to my appointments! read more

Ashleigh is a very talented stylist and has excellent customer service skills. I've had tape in extensions for several years. She by far has done the best job! She is definitely going to my go to for any of my hair needs. Thanks Ashleigh!!!! read more

Was in dire need of a haircut as my hair was hangin' low....real low to my bottom. I came to the conclusion it was time to get some inches cut off when random ppl would come up and touch my hair in awe. Weirdos. Using yelp, I found Ashleigh who had high ratings and the salon was less than 5 minutes from my place - WIN/WIN! Ashleigh is a really sweet, bubbly chick who kept me entertained throughout my cut , was very thorough and took her time with my mane. She definitely is a skilled stylist and you can tell she takes pride in making you happy! She even offered me a 15% off card on my next visit, so nice of her! Even though I have now moved to Houston, if I'm in need of a hair-cut....I might make the 2 1/2 hour drive for an appt with Ashleigh! read more

What can I say about our experience with Ashleigh? She arrived on time to our wedding venue at the Oasis on a Friday afternoon which was awesome. We had a flood on the floor we were getting ready on and it was an absolute shit show but We got through it gracefully :) her airbrushing technique is beautiful everyone loved my hair as well. She's passionate about her work and I recommend her for everything! read more

Ashleigh at Russ & Co. Salon gave me the best haircut I think I have ever had! She didn't rush me at all which is great because I never know how I want my hair cut. She was patient and helpful, offering ideas until I made a decision. Ashleigh was very thorough and above all, a total sweetheart. I highly recommend her, and will definitely be returning for my next cut! read more

My hair was shaggy and I needed a new look in a bad way! As a guy, I am not too up on hairstyles and I couldn't think of what to do to get the look that I wanted... even if I didn't know exactly what I wanted. ... Then I found Ashleigh. She was SUPER helpful and very personable. She made a few suggestions and was very patient with my indecisiveness. In the end, I was left with an awesome haircut that I am able to style at home without expensive products. I would highly suggest that you reach out to Ashleigh... She is awesome. read more

Ashleigh recently did my daughter's wedding. She and her top professional crew took care of my daughter, the bridesmaids, and me. We heard audible sighs from our family and friends when they saw the bride and the bridesmaids. I got so many compliments. Ashleigh helped our special event go even better than expected. Thanks to her, it was magical! Thank you Ashleigh! read more

Ashleigh took charge of my hair and quickly identified what it needed. I walked away with an awesome cut and beautiful color. I'm already looking forward to my next appointment! read more

Ashleigh did a great job on make-up and hair for one of my bridal clients. She was on time and professional and get work with. Thank you Ashleigh for being a Hamilton Grace Events preferred wedding vendor! Blessings! Keshia Bailey, wedding coordinator, Hamilton Grace Events (formerly Your Dream Weddings and Events) read more

Needed to wait a bit after my cut to yelp it up, bc Ive raved about hair stylists in the past only to come to realize after I washed and styled my hair myself, it wasn't as manageable/gorgeous as originally thought, but 2 weeks after, i can officially say Ashleigh got my approval!! Ashleigh is really cool and sweet, which is oh so necessary when you're stuck in a chair with a person for 2 hours, PLUS she's a great hair stylist! I got a cut and partial blonde hilights (I have strawberry blonde hair) without knowing really what I wanted (plus when Ive had pics in the past, I get all excited that I'm going to look like a certain celebrity, hmmm not realistic but hair stylists never seem to come close, so I've kissed the specific magazine hair style expectations goodbye, but maybe I shouldn't say that yet now that Ive met Ashleigh :) but she knew exactly what I needed. She was even taking a little longer to do my hair and when her next appt came she didnt rush me out whatsoever, so it made me feel very comfortable vs past experiences of stylists not finishing and rushing me out. Bottom line: if you want a relaxed appt and leave with great hair, check her out! read more

Ashleigh did my bridal photo shoot hair and makeup as well as the day of my wedding. She also did my bridal party hair. She did an amazing job. Especially the wedding day. My husband said it was absolutely perfect. I definitely recommend her! read more

This was the best and easiest hair and makeup experience I have EVER had. Ashleigh is a whiz with bother her incredibly high quality air-brush and waterproof makeup and her hair sculpting. She did my hair and makeup for my elopement and I am beyond thrilled with the final result! If you need a hair and makeup artist in Austin, ESPECIALLY for a wedding she's definitely your girl! read more

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So, yesterday I was venturing through Groupon for something new and fun. I came across a deal for Ashleigh. I called, no answer. Being right around the corner, I stopped in... She had her last appointment of the day open and immediately slated me for 6:45. I will spare you the quippy anecdotes of my clever mind (because yelp is not a blog) by making a few statements that will say what needs to be said. *I am a tough bird who is hard to please ESPECIALLY when it comes to my hair. *I am extraordinarily anxious about new stylists. *I am am persnickety to say the least. Ashleigh was so freaking chill about what I wanted. Our creative visions couldn't have been more different, but she created a style and color that was better suited for me than what I had. She took the time to actually listen to what I wanted, look at my hair, and come up with what would protect the integrity of my hair while still fulfilling what I desired. She was very detail oriented and took her time to make sure that her cut was precise (nothing makes me more mad than a sloppy cut). Last point that I want to mention is that Ashleigh never let the conversation dry up! You know the awkward moment when you just told something embarrassing about yourself and it all goes silent... not the case. In closing, if you are seeking a new stylist with patience, talent, and a rocking personality; make an appointment with Ashleigh. read more

Katie and Tyler did such a beautiful job for my wedding day! I highly recommend them for your big day!!

Ashleigh was wonderful to work with. I found her through Yelp and I see why she has such great reviews. She was easy to work with and very professional. She came to our hotel suite and did both me and my Maid of Honor's makeup. My makeup was beautiful and lasted the whole day. I would suggest to anyone getting married that you hire a professional makeup artist and Ashleigh is a great choice. read more

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Ashleigh Grounds turned my worst hair nightmare into a reality. For claiming to have been doing hair for 10+ years, I am sincerely floored at the end result I have received. I am from CA and I have been looking for a new colorist so I decided to try her out. I am a natural brunette who has gotten balayage highlights for the past 6 years and have been obsessed with how it looks on me. I went into Ashleigh grounds salon (extremely run down) and asked her to make me very, very blonde for my upcoming Cabo trip. I showed her two similar pictures of exactly what I wanted and she seemed very confident and made me feel comfortable that she could do this for me. I was so excited and she was so sweet! Countless foils, tons of bleaching, and 4 hours later, I looked in the mirror at what she had done.... AND OH MY WORD. I have never seen my hair so brassy, splochy and completely damaged in my life. The back of my hair was white while the rest was discolored and brassy. I truly felt like I was wearing a wig. The toner she used did not suit my skin tone. It was a disaster. She saw my reaction as I looked in the mirror, so she offered me another bleaching session right then and there. At that moment, I wanted to run but knew I could not afford/find someone else to fix it before I left for my trip in just 2 days! Before I let her fix what she had done she told me I needed a trim because my hair was so damaged at the ends (which I was not intending to pay for- but whatever). Three hours later, it turned out a little better but at that point the integrity of my hair was ruined, the huge white bleached spot in the back of my head was still there, and my hair was still basically orange (but somehow still better than before) She charged me $310 for all the bleaching, the toning, the mask to "keep the integrity of my hair", and the trim... I went home that night and cried. It was seriously so awful. I left so unhappy for all the money I spent vs how it turned out. I was told by her it would originally only be $220... I shouldn't have to paid for her mistakes. With this being said, I immediately called my cousin (also a hair stylist in CA) to ask her what I should do. First off, she agreed my hair looked horrible, but told me it is really hard to go from dark to light ( which Ashleigh also said at the end of our 7 hour day as I left...) I completely understand this. Ashleigh, being the "experienced" hair stylist she is, should have known better than to try and take my hair to that level. My cousin said, "I can't believe she even tried that on you.. going blonde is a process.. what did she think would happen..." So I came to the conclusion that I needed to get my hair redone...but now I could not afford it and there was no way I was letting Ashleigh touch my hair again. I texted Ashleigh and thanked her for the trim and the mask but asked super politely for a refund for just the color because I really thought that was appropriate for this situation. She said it would not be possible because she charged me "50% of what it should have been" and only offered to "change the toner and fix my ends". (Well I need way more then that and quite frankly I do not want her touching my hair agin - so I passed on that.) Now I am back from my trip, (all my friends commented on how bad my hair looked- BTW!) broke, unable to get my hair color-corrected, and the worst part: I am left with extremely damaged hair :( . I must say Ashleigh is a super sweet lady but wow... she did me so dirty. For what I paid, I truly left with an "L". I appreciate the time she spent but I am now scarred for good. I will not be getting my hair redone until I go home to CA for Easter now. My worst hair nightmare has truly come true. read more

I asked Ashleigh relatively last minute if she had a 60 minute slot to do my hair for a military ball and her customer service was spot on! I was hesitant going to someone in the middle of downtown because I was scared it would be overkill for the event I was going to. But she really took the time to get on the same page with me before helping me achieve exactly what I was going for! Amazing conversation, service and experience! I'd definitely recommend her to any of my friends! read more

Ashleigh is so professional and sweet! She did my makeup for my engagement photos and will also do my makeup for the wedding. She paid close attention to detail and made me look flawless yet natural at the same time. The pictures turned out AMAZING. Thank you Ashleigh!! read more

Ashleigh did an amazing job on my hair!

I really like Ashleigh. Great hair cut, great location... and she's just a COOL chick. There was no awkward conversations. She's traveled and lived all over the world and we talked about Kuala Lumpur for the entire time. Not your average stylist! read more

Really bummed. I took Ashleigh a picture of a haircut I wanted and we discussed cutting a longer version of it. She ended up chopping off so much of my hair and thinning it out so much that it looks like a mullet. Two of my friends commented on how bad the cut looked. Looks like someone took shears and randomly chopped into it. Ugh.. can't wait for my hair to grow back! I asked her to consider refunding and she said no. Pretty uncool. Maybe she is good at fixing hair for weddings but for cutting.. hell no. read more

I have been going to Ashleigh for about 2 years now, she is definitely the only person I will trust with my hair. When I moved to Austin, I bounced around to a couple of different stylists (I couldn't find any I was really happy with), then I found Ashleigh through a groupon deal. I was immediately comfortable with her, which is great when you are sitting there chatting with someone for 4 hours getting your hair did. She has assisted me with all sorts of color combinations in the last 2 years, from red to dark to adding blue and back to red. Even with all the color and processing, my hair is in great condition, and I leave the salon happy and looking fabulous. I also recommended her to some of my high school employees for their prom, and they were all very happy with their prom hairstyles. She does awesome work, book your appointment with her a.s.a.p! read more

I found Ashleigh through the Yelp deal. I am glad I did.... I got my haircut a few weeks ago and really like the cut. I needed a little bang help and she made them look much better than my previous cut! My hair feels very light and is easy to style. I got a color yesterday and LOVE it. I work in a corporate environment but still want something kinda fun and she nailed it! It's a darker color but when the light hits it, it has more of a violet red color. It looks awesome [and didn't scare my boss]! She made me aware that red fades faster so I will expect that in the next few months. Also, it took me like 35 minutes to choose a color and not once did I feel like she was rushing me. She explained very thoroughly my current hair color and what happens if I add certain colors etc. I appreciated that thoroughness! The salon itself is a little iffy... everyone rents a space so there are ALL sorts of people there. I feel like Ashleigh would be better suited in a younger, trendier space but she is downtown and there is free parking! The salon is outdated and it looks like it needs a good clean...also, throw some of that junk away! [This has nothing to do with Ashleigh, just the Salon she rents space in]. Overall I am happy with my cut and color and will definitely see Ashleigh again! read more

Ashleigh is absolutely fantastic! Super accommodating! She traveled for our out-of-town wedding and did an incredible job on my mom, my grandma, my husband's grandma and myself! She can do all skin tones and all styles of makeup. She is super fun to work with and very easy to get along with. I highly recommend! read more

Ashleigh is seriously amazing. I found her online about 6 months ago to prep for my wedding. She got my hair into great shape with the exact color and cut that was right for me. I got married last week and she did my hair along with the bridal party. My hair was turned out perfect and exactly how I wanted it! I couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out. I HIGHLY recommend trying Ashleigh not only for wedding hair but also for everyday! read more

Finally found a stylist I like!!! The best one I've seen in Austin so far. She really knows what she is doing, I'm very happy with my new hair style!! read more

Ashleigh was professional in both her demeanor and execution. I showed her a few pictures on my phone of how I generally wanted my hair to look, which was drastically different than how it was going in there since I had let it become overgrown. Ashleigh exceeded the style of the pictures I showed her and was friendly and fun to talk to. Highly recommended! read more

I only trust Ashleigh with my hair. I wanted to cut my hair short but was worried it would make my already round face look more round. Ashleigh totally gets how to give you a hairstyle that will play off the angles of your face. Needless to say, my short hair looks amazing and I constantly get compliments! I've recommended her to all my friends and they are all in love with their hair now too! read more