Everything was exceptional until it came time to pay. The facilities are clean, the cut and shampoo fairly priced, and my stylist, Sara, was professional and friendly. When it came time to pay I wanted to use my card (since I don't carry cash). One of the employees (or perhaps the owner) was using the phone line in the break room which prevents running cards (since there is only one line). Sara asked the person to please free up the phone line so her customer could pay. 5 minutes passed and the person was still on the phone with what sounded like a personal call. This is highly unprofessional and is inexcusable in any business when you put your personal interests ahead of a paying customer. Today's business world doesn't tolerate these ideals without consequences. read more

Not every hair cutter knows how to deal with a folically challenged head of hair. But Ana is the best I've found anywhere (including the so-called capitol of hair salons, New York City). She is as nice a person as you'll ever meet, works with you on scheduling, and does an excellent job on the hair side of things. Recommended highly! read more

Maximum Image has definitely helped me maximize my image for the last 7 years all on an affordable budget! This cute salon is nestled in a mini shopping strip in deep south Austin on Slaughter Ln next to Austin Driving School and a gymnastics studio. Ana, the owner of Maximum Image, has done an excellent job creating a trendy yet warm family friendly salon. It's not too trendy where you are afraid that you might not be cool enough to step inside or walk out with an extremely "expressive" hair style and it's not infested with lots of loud reckless children that turn off the twenty-something's like me. I've even seen lots of men come over the years for walk-ins. They have a broad demographic client base from young children to mature senior citizens of all ethnicities and walks of life. There are 4 other beauticians that specialize in different services such as up dos, putting feathers in your hair, eyebrow threading etc. Just state what you are wanting done when you call to make your appointment and they will gladly match you with the person who will best meet your needs. And if Spanish is your primary language, then you will feel comfortable coming here as a couple of the beauticians are bilingual. The clean spacious salon is equipped with all of the standard equipment that you would find at any typical salon including a TV. The bonus is that there is even a massage chair in the back where a masseuse comes in to give scheduled or walk-in massages if he is available. I've gotten one once and absolutely loved it. Ana is my personal stylist whom I trusted to chop off my hair for Locks of Love shortly after meeting her 7 years ago. I figured if she could handle that then she was a keeper! Not only does she have great skills, she is very friendly, personal, truly listens to any suggestions I have about my hair, gives her honest feedback gently, and has extremely affordable rates. Examples, if you just want a deep hair wash its only $3. Wash with Hair cut is $18. Foil highlights for one color $75. Wash, trim, foil highlights for two colors, blow dry/style is $125!!! That's awesome considering some of the super trendy salons on So Co, mall, and downtown charge no less then $150 for the last service I listed. And it's usually closer to $175 and higher. So Maximize your Image without breaking the bank and support this awesome local salon no matter what demographic or population you identify yourself with!!! read more

Please do not be deceived by these other reviews. Suzanne Reid gave me highlights that looked like I got them from a backroom of the bus station. read more

For me, one of the highlights of moving back to Austin has been coming back to a salon where people know your name and treat you as more of a friend than a customer. Anna and Matty have been cutting my hair for years, and have always done a phenomenal job, and taken the time to get to know me. It's rare to find places like this these days, and this is the exact reason that our entire family has kept coming back year after year. read more

Martha gave me a great hair cut! She listened to what I asked for. Gave very professional advice! And the best part was the price! Thanks!!! read more

I finally found a hairdresser who knows how to cut my hair! Her name is Maria and she is at Maximum Image. Gave me the best haircut I have had in many years... With my curly, wavy hair, a hair dresser needs to know what she is doing and she does. Lots of compliments on my hair these days! Give her a try. I think she has a different phone number, but if you ask for Maria, I think they will tell you how to set an appointment. read more

Anna is fantastic at cutting men's hair. Don't be fooled by the word "salon" and think it's for ladies only. No, sir, Anna does it all and kids, too. If you're looking for a friendly hair professional who is well informed, knows her hair styles, hair products along with a nice atmosphere, you can't go wrong with Maximum Image Hair Salon. - Jack C. read more

Go see Matty. Half of my family and friends went to see her and now they look somewhat respectable. Seriously, she doesn't harm a hair on your head. I usually fall asleep while she's working. Maximum Image has a very professional staff and their pricing leaves room for a well deserved tip. It's past Westgate on Slaughter (on the right), next door to the Driving School. Go Check em out. read more

Anna has cut my hair since I moved to Austin 6 years ago. She does a wonderful job at an even better price. I have never had anything but compliments on my hair, and it is all because of Anna. She is very sweet too :) read more

It just doesn't get any better for those of us who like to have a great shampoo and set. That art has almost been lost but Ana at Maximum Image is a true artist. I really like the friendly atmosphere in this salon and always feel comfortable there. I look forward to my weekly visit. Martha W. read more

For the first few cuts I have received..... SARAH was pretty good. I went in last week for a total short cut, showed her the picture and she said ok. Left feeling so disappointed. SHE didn't even blow dry my hair or style it. She even charged me $25 for a " trim" on my daughters hair, which took less then ten minutes. SHE seemed in a rush and then she only wanted cash, because she couldn't take a card!!! The other lady swiped my card and SARAH was " I have to go",,,,, and walked out with her purse in hand. Went home and my hair was lopsided. uneven, and awful looking. read more

I am new to the state. So I went to get my roots done and they did a good job. So the following day my daughter set an appointment to do a perm. Sara had done mine and was ok. But when it came to the perm it was not. My daughter has a perm done ones a year. So we know what a perm looks like. We asked for a big curl. Now it looks so dry and limp. read more

My friend and I checked out Maximum Image this week for the first time, and I am so glad that we found them! Ana and Maricela were so sweet, warm, and very professional with our hair cuts - genuine and personable, and so fast! Ana, the owner, came and sat next to me and chatted while my friend had her hair done (a super stylish razor edge cut). Check out was easy, prices are great, and they offer a very wide variety of services. Just ask about their options, and make an appointment with the specific stylist. Great facility, great ladies, I will definitely be coming back to Maximum Image for my next trim! Thank you, Ana! read more

If I could give this place negative stars, I would. I went in for a cut n blow out and told the lady I wanted my hair to be about boob length. She said 'ok' and then undid my clip n brushed my hair like normal. Then she pulled all my hair back in a low ponytail cut off in one big chunk. My hair wasn't even wet. I asked her about it n she just kept saying it would be fine. Then she washed my hair and cut it some more to even the cut out making it even shorter. She then put the blowout cream on (which looked like it was from a diy kit), dried n straightened my hair. She then said she was done which was odd. I was about to pay she said all I needed to do was finish the blowout by myself at home n I needed to purchase the rest of the treatment to do myself. None of this was explained to me before (the extra cost or the fact that I was only paying for hair a blowout the other half of which I would be doing myself). So in order to not waste what I had already done I bought the extra stuff n followed her instructions. I had come in with hair down to my mid back n left with it above my shoulders. 3 days later my hair was completely frizzy again. Her blowout did Nothing! I felt completely swindled. read more