I'm a very picky person when it comes to this huge amount of hair on my head! I was terrified to do…read moreanything to my hair because a pervious salon ruined my hair and took about 9 inches off without telling me first. So, I developed hair trust issues. Since day one Drea (the stylist to ask for) has been ON POINT! She is always so invovled and kind, granted she does liquor me up on occasion. YES They provide that kinda stuff cause they love us. its exactly what I need after a stressful week or month. I have extremely thick dark hair. Ive gone in there a billion times with one extreme hair color to the next! From black hair, to red, to purple, to ombre gray, to blonde. My hair has little damage from all the bleaching. I'm not sure how she does it but she does! She keeps me and my hair happy. On top of all that she doesn't complain about how heavy and time consuming my hair is and takes! Im obsessed with these Hair Ninjas and recommend them to everyone who stops me and says "your hair looks great!" I even had an old lady in walmart stop to complement my purple hair hahhaa. I love this place. If you want unicorn hair or just a slight change in color ZigZag is the place and drea is the one to ask for! "Be a Fruitloop in a world full of cheerios."

If you want Fun, Funky, Beautiful, crazy, amazing, stylish hair then Zig Zag is the place to be. I…read morewanted to treat myself to something new and colorful so of course like you are doing now I went to YELP to see who was good at Pinterest style mermaid/ unicorn hair. Drea from Zig Zag Salon popped up so I gave her a call and was sitting in her chair two days later. I went in with nice normal blonde hair with highlights and 5 hours later I walked out with AMAZING mother of pearl hair just like the Pinterest picture I had shown her. I couldn't believe how amazing it looked! She had to Bleach my hair twice and put in 7 different colors of hair dye to make it happen and shockingly my hair isn't completely fried! I wanted to wait awhile to do this review to see if the color would actually stay in or not. I just made my appointment for a touchup on some of the colors "pinks don't like to stick around long" but all the blues, purples and greens are still hanging in there pretty strong! My first appointment was 2/14/17 and today is 3/9/17 This is such a cute little family owned and run Salon. Price is on point too! I was amazed at what I was charged for 5 hours of work. Some places charge a lot for time even if you are just sitting and processing but Drea was super fair and even generous with her time, products and what she charged me. Cheers to you Drea, you rock!

Ali Amini | Pars Barber I'm so happy Ali has been able to move out on his own. If you're looking…read morefor a professional, attention detailed perfectionist barber that can do a mean razor fade or really anything you want for that matter, look no further than Ali. Check him out and book with him @ http://www.parsbarber.com parsbarber@gmail.com I've been a customer for many years while he was at Finley's Avery Ranch, the move out on his own is the natural progression and I did not hesitate to make the move with him.

I moved to Austin from So California a little over 10 years ago and I spent almost a year trying to…read morefind a barber/stylist that I was happy with. The first time I sat in Jen's chair I had the feeling I had found a home, and I was right. I have followed her and have been pleased with every haircut I've gotten, transitioning styles and all. She's a pleasure to talk with and I find my time in her chair "regenerative" for my being. I'd recommend her to anyone that needs a great haircut and wants to walk out of her place feeling better than when they walked in.

So, I requested long Spring twists, or small passion twists and overall my hair looks nice. The…read moreservice took 6 hours. There was one lady that worked in the front of my hair by herself and one lady did the back of my hair by herself. I understand that the style took a long time because of the length and size I requested, plus they were a bit understaffed. I have a few "gripes." When I drove away one of the twists in the front slipped out. I could have turned the car around but after sitting for 6 hours, I was over it. I reattached it myself. Also, two days later, some of my natural hair is sticking out of the twists in the back and I've been working my hair back into them when I see it. Additionally my hair is parted into a small grid in the front and I have some pretty large parts in the back. Don't get me wrong, I get it, but in think my hair would look weird if I tried to put it in a half up half down style. Overall, the hair doesn't look bad I'm just not sure how long it's going to last. If you're in a pinch and need braids, maybe risk it. I might suck it up and drive to Houston next time.

I honestly hate having to leave a negative review because I'm generally not someone who complains…read morepublicly, but I feel obligated to share my experience so others can make an informed decision. I recently paid nearly $300 for braids at this salon after discussing several protective style options with the staff, including braids, kinky twists, and others. Before selecting a style and even sitting down for the service, I explained that my main goal was to choose something that would look neat, hold properly, and last through my August vacation without needing to be redone beforehand. I have very soft, fine-textured hair and shorter hair length, which was clearly visible during my consultation and in the photos attached, so I relied heavily on their professional guidance regarding what style would work best for my hair type, hair length, and long-term goals. The braider who worked on me was the woman seated in the very first chair on the left when entering the braiding area. She is a shorter, heavyset woman with a limp. I mention this simply so other customers know which stylist performed my service. Before the service began, I specifically asked multiple times whether this style would realistically work well for my hair type and length and continue looking good over time because I genuinely did not know what to expect. I trusted the salon's expertise when I was reassured that this style would achieve the long-lasting result I was looking for. I did not leave the salon initially feeling dissatisfied. However, the next day I noticed one braid in the front that already appeared frayed and frizzy. Once I saw that, I started looking more closely throughout the rest of the style and began noticing additional areas with frizzing, fraying, hair sticking out, and sections that already looked worn and untidy in less than 24 hours. To be clear, the issue was not that the braids were loose. In fact, they were extremely tight. That is part of why the amount of frizzing and fraying the very next day was so concerning to me. When I returned to the salon the following day, I pointed out numerous braids that I felt needed to be corrected. While they did attempt to address my concerns, the solution honestly felt more like a quick band-aid fix than a true resolution. The stylist already had another customer in her chair, and it was very clear the goal was simply to smooth over a few visible areas quickly rather than properly correcting the overall quality concerns I was expressing. What frustrated me most was that each time I pointed out additional problem areas, I was repeatedly told that my hair type and length were the issue. However, if my hair type or length were truly not suitable for achieving a neat, long-lasting result with this style, that should have been communicated honestly before the service was performed -- not after I had already paid nearly $300 and problems were already appearing within a day. The biggest reason I'm writing this review is because I want people to understand how unhappy I ultimately became with the final result. This was not someone looking for a discount or refund while continuing to wear the style. I was so disappointed after seeing the condition of the braids that I completely removed the hair myself almost immediately afterward. One of the salon assistants even helped me remove it because they could clearly see how upset and dissatisfied I was. I think they were genuinely shocked that I was willing to take out a style I had just spent nearly $300 on, but that alone should show the level of disappointment I felt with the overall outcome. I simply wish there had been more honesty, better quality control, and a more genuine effort to properly resolve the concerns I raised.

The partial highlight that ended up costing me $762.50…read more I booked a partial highlight service and provided inspiration photos in advance showing a brunette with face-framing highlights. After nearly five hours in the salon, the service was completed and I immediately raised concerns regarding the harsh lines, visible demarcation, and lack of blending between my natural color and the highlighted sections. I also asked whether additional blending, such as a root melt, would help soften the result. Rather than discussing those concerns, there seemed to be confusion about what I was seeing, so I ultimately asked that photos be taken so we could review the result together. The attached straight-hair photos were taken at that time, before I left the salon. That's when "one" area was acknowledged and a few lowlights were added. However, the broader concerns regarding the harsh lines, visible demarcation, and lack of blending throughout the rest of my hair were largely dismissed. I was ultimately told the result was "not that bad" and that I might simply need time to adjust to having highlights. That response is ultimately why I did not return for corrective work. Had my concerns been acknowledged, I would have been open to working toward a solution. Instead, I left questioning how the issues could be corrected when they were not being recognized in the first place. The attached wavy-hair photos were taken two weeks later. By that point, the harsh lines, visible demarcation, and lack of blending were even more noticeable, leaving me embarrassed and self-conscious about my hair. I sought a second opinion from another salon, where the stylist immediately saw the same issues I had raised during my appointment. They explained that significant corrective color work would be required, expressed sympathy for the experience, and were unable to understand how I had left the salon with a result like this. The correction required additional highlights, lowlights, toning, and blending to soften the harsh lines and create a more natural result. Initial service - $300 Corrective service - $462.50 Total spent for an outcome that was not my initial goal - $762.50 Attempts to contact the salon owner through both Instagram and the salon's website gmail received no response.

I had a lovely experience at the Green Alley Salon. It was my first visit, and I was treating…read moremyself to a spa day. Bella did my facial and other self-indulgent services, and Alison conditioned and cut my hair. They both did an excellent job--in fact, everyone there was helpful and friendly. I also appreciated the fact that several of their clients were male. Hey--men deserve luxuries too.

The ladies are very nice. However i was very disappointed with my micro braids. To have three…read morepeople on my head and for it turn out the way it did was unacceptable. i paid 180.00 for a micro braids that looked like a 50.00 hairdo. I was very disappointed. I was unable to keep the braids bc i couldnt do anything with them not even wear in a ponytail. I have come to find with most braid shops in Austin, they will braid around your head(perimeter) neat but in the middle its however. After i got home, i notice it was not full and i found braids big enough to make four small braids out of one. Around the preminter of my head was decent but once inside was a nightmare! There was no neatly parted rows just braids that was placed however. I spent over 300 that day including hair. I will mot say not to go here but I will say SPEAK UP... ASK TO LOOK AT YOU HEAD BEFORE YOU LEAVE!

I made an appointment and got in within Two days. When I initially called, I explained that my hair…read moretexture is different and a lot of braiding places had trouble with mine. She told me to bring in a scarf so she can show me how to wrap my hair and that she can work with any hair texture. When I got to my appointment, the place was clean, the ladies were very professional. The girl that did my hair did such an excellent job and listen to me when I asked for gel/spray Since my hair is so smooth. I've gotten my hair done with other places who rushed it, and the braids came on done within a couple days. The braids that I have done from the salon are secured and beautiful. I forgot to bring my hair scarf for her to show me how to wrap it. They were very nice and charge a reasonable price.

LOVE my clean braids! Thank you Akia!!…read more This is a new braiding salon so just one braider right now. But Akia is a great braider and I will be coming to her all the time. She is very precise in the parts she makes and doesn't settle for less than as perfect as she can get on your hair.

I was looking for a nice place to go get my braids done, after trying out a few places around the…read morearea. This place was clean and quiet and in a safe neighborhood. My medium box braids look great and CeCe (sp?) was quick and professional. I would definitely recommend her and the shop to others.

My first experience with Leah was good for a highlight. I went in yesterday for a hair cut. I…read moreshowed Leah the attached pictures of the bob I wanted which I've had in the past. I ended up with a significantly shorter cut that was so thinned out I feel like I have so much disconnection in my hair. The back is so short in parts that I can hardly grab it with my fingers, let alone straighten it. I also have naturally curly hair so I can only imagine the nightmare of how I'm going to deal with those pieces once wet and styling until they're long enough to deal with. I also want to preface, my hair was well past my shoulders, very health and had no face framing or short layers when I walked in so it should have been pretty straightforward. I was shocked when I left the salon yesterday and even more shocked at the lack of accountability in Leah's response in the attached text. I feel like I spent almost $100 to get my hair butchered while also ending up as an emotional dumping ground throughout the entire appointment.

Clean, sophisticated, and inviting are only the beginning positive attributes of West!…read more BACKSTORY: I moved here from Portland, Oregon, several months ago, my long hair that I've had for a number of years, in tow. As my concerns about handling the heat and humidity increased this last month, I was nervous about finding a hairstylist having had some bad experiences and cuts (probably one of the reasons my hair grew so long anyway). I did some research and found West salon, conveniently located for me and well reviewed, I decided to give it a try! SO glad I did! Even when I called and asked umpteen questions, Shirley was super helpful and understanding about my concerns about cutting off my long hair. Hope was my stylist! She was fantastic! She listened. She asked questions. She was concerned about lopping off my long tresses because she cared about my beautiful hair, but did anyway, and in the end, I got the most fantastic cut I've ever had! I'm transformed and completely in love (and a heck of a lot cooler) with my new cut.

I'm a big fan of Drybar, especially the stylist who did my hair this time. She did a great job, and…read moreI was very happy with the results. My biggest issue is the seating. The salon chairs are very uncomfortable. More comfortable seating, like Blo Bar has, would make a huge difference. Overall, the staff is great, my stylist was fantastic, and I loved the results. I'm taking off one star because more comfortable seating would greatly improve the experience.

Y'all! This was my very first Drybar experience, all thanks to my daughter :) She booked our…read moreappointment today because she is a regular and goes almost every week to her dry bar in Denver. So I was excited when she invited me today! And now I am hooked. When we arrived the reception area was a little busy but I was greeted within a few minutes and the receptionist were super friendly. I waited about 12 minutes for my stylist to come get me from the waiting area. We started off with my hair being brushed and then we went to the washing bay where my stylist washed my hair and massaged my scalp. It felt so good!!! You can do an add-on, 15-minute massage, but you need to book that when you make the reservation. When she was done washing we went to the dry bar area and my stylist brought me a water and a small glass of champagne Your stylist will then style your hair based on the signature style you most like. I did a combination of Cosmo in Southern comfort. It looks so nice!! She did exactly what I asked for . I cannot wait to go back. I just wish there was a location closer to Georgetown. That's definitely a franchise investment opportunity. But until then, I will be making some frequent trips to the domain.