I'm so incredibly happy with my curly haircut thanks to Heather. I had in my mind what I wanted but sometimes it's hard to put into words. Heather knows what questions to ask and most definitely knows how to treat curly hair. I found the Orange Salon some years back and I've never been disappointed. I fought my curly hair for years (most definitely growing up) and now I embrace it because I was shown how to properly care for it to bring out the best curls. Thank you Heather. read more

Eiseo is a master. My hair was an overprocessed mess and he made it better strand by strand. He checked a week later to make sure I was happy with the result. My hair has been growing out and each phase just gets better because of the perfect cut I received. He is a master. read more

Eliseo, you're a star! Gosh I should have reviewed my experience a while back but I wanted my new hair and I to get better acquainted. Well, I love it. The color, the cut, the after care advice. I'm very cautious of handing my curls to just anyone, but Eliseo is a pro. Rest assured he will make your hair even more gorgeous. Absolutely love this charming salon on the south side! read more

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Heather is a curl goddess. I'd had several bad cuts before with straggling ends and uneven length. As my first devacut, she explained the process to me. I explained my problems and she said you are our demographic. As as a biracial woman with thick curls, I'd never heard that before, and I knew I was in good hands. We decided on a style and she got to work. I watched as my curl pattern revealed itself through the devacut form. It was truly magical. I now have a bitching haircut, and Heather and Chloe also advised products. Turns out my curls need a different devacut conditioner, who knew? For the first time ever, I feel seen as a curly hair woman. I can't put into words what that means. I look forward to playing with my curls! read more

Heather is amazing and outgoing. I have seen Eli for almost 4 years now I believe, give or take. If Eli is unavailable I'll have Heather do my hair. I love this hair salon. When they moved I followed. This new place is so cute and unique. All the stylist and staff here are kind and personable. I will continue to see Eli. He does amazing things with my hair and I'm always willing to try new stylist and colors. I totally recommend this salon. read more

My stylist moved to Germany and I researched for an expert in curly hair. This is the second time Eliseo Vega works with me and I'm happy with the results. He listens to my concerns and ideas, then provides his suggestions. I asked for lowlights, long layers and minuscule trim to ends. Delivered as asked for! I highly recommend Eliseo! read more

Eliseo is really good! I'm a repeat hair straightening offender and got to a point where I just want to embrace my natural curl. Eliseo is the first person I see who is trained in cutting/styling curly hair and let me tell you that he is GOOD! Definitely going back read more

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Finding a new stylist when you move to a new area is always nerve-racking and a dice roll and I'm so glad my dice landed on Eliseo. He is the absolute best! 1,000,000/10 recommend you book your services with him ASAP (but leave enough room on his calendar for me because I will be back lol). Not that he's not already pretty booked and busy to begin with (which--we love to see it!) for obviously good reason. I just moved to Austin a few months ago and am attending a wedding in a few weeks so I was lucky enough not only to find him to begin with but to book with him just in time today and wow, what an absolute game changer! I'm so happy I came to him. He was/is so sweet and knowledgeable. He really takes the time to explain the process, products, and practices and is incredibly thorough. I felt completely taken care of and in good hands. He answered all of my questions and you can tell he really has a passion for what he does. I legit had to smack my husband's hand when he tried to admire/mess with my gorgeous curls by Eliseo. I'm still checking myself out and I probably will continue to until I have to tragically wash my hair again and attempt to recreate his magic at home. I'm so happy to have found him, my hair looks AMAZING, and I can't wait to go back. I'd recommend him to anyone, hence I'm now here recommending him to all of you! You won't regret it. Go go go! read more

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I saw Eliseo on 12/16 and this haircut is, without any doubt, one of the best I have ever had. I have been to many curly hair experts over the years and so far he's the best. If he did this well with my first cut, I am really looking forward to actually having great hair! My hair is like a cross between some loose curls, tight curls, and ramen noodles. A good cut for me is critical with such unruly hair. Ive had several hairdressers move away from Austin so I've had a difficult time this past 18 months. I did have to wait a while for the appointment (about two months) but to me that was a major hint that this will be worth the wait. And it was. He took the time to show me why my current cut was causing challenges and how we would fix that. He also took a more conservative approach as he wasn't as familiar with my hair and how much it would shrink , because when weight is removed that's what curls do. He educated me on how to best wash and style hair and products (they use a great, bespoke type brand from a small business in their salon), My hair looks GREAT. He didn't go crazy styling it and really made sure I know what to do with it going forward. He guarantees his work and I don't ever see him being the type to dismiss you. Very nice guy. I recommend making an appointment far in advance of when you need a cut and go ahead and make one right after. I see why he's so popular! Thanks Eliseo! You may finally be the one to tame the beast! read more

10/10 recommend Heather for all things curly hair!! Heather's knowledge base is invaluable & she can work with all hair types! I am a biracial woman with tight curly hair who has had haircut nightmares in the past. Heather worked with me to alleviate all of my fears & found the perfect cut for me! I also learned so much along the way about my hair. Heather is caring, does not rush, & works so great with her clients. I will be moving out of State soon but plan to book with her when I'm back in town. My cut also convinced other curly girls in my family to book with her in the future. Thanks so much Orange Salon! read more

I love this place! I have absolutely found my new salon. I moved to Austin from NYC a little over a year ago, and so began the process of finding a trusty stylist. I heard about Tara at Orange through a friend, and so when I decided out of nowhere I wanted blue hair, I booked an appointment with her. She listened to what I had in mind and gently educated me on the limitations of my hair, and we came up with a plan that worked best. I couldn't have been happier with the result. More recently, she bleached my hair platinum silver, almost a "steel blonde" that I am obsessed with and have received so many compliments on. She has provided me with maintenance suggestions as well for keeping it bright and healthy, too. I even let her cut six inches off my hair, that's how much I trust her ;-) While I have straight hair I hear Orange is great for curly cuts, but I can attest that for color wizardry, Tara is your girl. The salon is a renovated old bungalow which rules, with a parking lot in the back (a godsend on South Congress). It's cozy and filled with friendly people - I always end up in conversation with clients and stylists alike in there. I highly recommend checking it out! read more

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I have been searching for someone who could help me achieve a beautiful, natural looking silver hair. Heather at Orange Salon knew exactly what I wanted, explained what would work for my hair in detail I could understand and then gave me the most gorgeous silver hair. Before coming to Orange Salon, I had horrible orange yellow roots with silver ends. I could not find a salon until Orange that understood and could articulate what my hair needed and what would work for me. More amazing than the beautiful silver I'm rocking now is after having my hair bleached/ processed it feels better than it did before the chemical process. How is that even possible? Heather conditioned my hair, explained why it wouldn't grow and was breaking off and directed me to products that have made my hair look and feel amazing. My hair no longer looks over processed and damaged. Now my hair is silky, shiny and actually looks and feels healthier than it has in a year. The products I purchased to condition my hair are exactly what my hair needed and have made a huge difference in the texture and look. Ladies, Orange Salon is the place to go. read more

Heather saved my hair! Choose 10+ years of curly hair experience over influencers, and "stop trying to web md your hair." I have very fine, 3c curly hair and a diamond face shape - in other words, I've had many terrible haircuts in my life, and most conventional curly hair care doesn't work with my hair. Heather taught me so much about caring for my particular curly hair type; I was using a light-defining gel when I needed a heavy gel. I learned how to wash my hair, apply the gel, and clip my roots. Additionally, in the process of working with my hair, she was able to identify that I had hard-water buildup in my hair causing it to "web up" and tangle. Only an expert would be able to tell that based on my hair's "chalky" texture. After getting a Malibu treatment to remove this hard-water mineral buildup, my hair had never looked better or been easier to care for. She cut each individual curl, and she did not push me to cut off more hair than I wanted to. I can't recommend Heather enough! read more

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Before I discovered Orange Salon, I very rarely went to the same hairdresser more than once. I had never met a hairdresser that I could get excited about. Now, I've been getting my hair cut by Heather for three years. I've never had my hair cut by anyone else during that time, and I never will for as long as I live in Austin. Heather is an absolute genius with curly hair. I get compliments on my hair all the time, and a photo of my hair (taken by Heather immediately after cutting it) has been shared on Pinterest thousands of times. If you have curly or wavy hair (or probably any other type of hair), make an appointment with Heather! read more

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Heather is a curl master. We first talked about my haircare routine, the. she did a Devacut and help me understand what I was doing wrong. Thanks for Heather I now have more volume and body, things I couldn't achieve before. THANKs!! read more

Just got the best haircut at Orange salon from Chloe! She cut my shoulder length curly hair using the deva method. She was through and communicated the entire process(it was my first deva cut). Love love love my hair cut!! She's great and the salon is cute and staff members very friendly. Wonderful first visit this will be my salon of choice here in Austin! read more

DOUG MESH is the best hairdresser, color specialist who I have ever met. I will never let anyone else touch my hair except him. I went in the beginning of October from blonde to copper-chocolate brown. It is almost two months, color haven't faded at all. I still get compliments eevryday about my hair. He cut my hair like 4 months ago and it still looks like straight from salon. Salon itself is really relaxing and cute, very Austin&SoCo like. Highly recommend to try it out. Greetings to everyone at Orange Salon! read more

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I had my hair cut there today. While I do like my cut, I didn't feel like the people were very warm or welcoming. Also, the cost of the haircut/style was $128 which I think is excessive. Maybe yelp should make it $$$ instead of $$. read more

Heather was great! She was patient with me and is super sweet. She guarantees her work and told me if I noticed something was "off" when I got home, she'd fix it for free. Definitely worth the price for a first time curl cut; I'll definitely be back to get it cut with her again. read more

Chloe is my go to person for my hair cutting needs! Shes always so knowledgeable and attentive to how you know your hair and works with your particular hair situation. I love all the haircuts I've got from her and will keep coming back. Thanks Chloe! read more

I went here on the recommendation of a fellow curly-haired friend who received a fabulous short hair cut. My experience, however, did not yield such wonderful results. My hair was cut by a very young man with little experience, obviously. My hair is no joke- it's thick, curly, and ethnic, and that takes a special touch and understanding of how curly hair works. I asked specifically for someone with 'Deva' curly-hair experience. Maybe he did have that certification, but it really didn't show. In addition to the cut, I also wanted to get my hair colored (for the first time). Upon sitting down, I tried to explain that I didn't have any experience with hair color and wanted guidance on what would work for my hair- which is dark brown, almost black. What happened from there was him listening to me, disappearing for a few minutes to talk to the owner, re-appearing, asking more questions, disappearing to talk to the owner, etc. She finally came in to give some direction for the color. I decided on a color and style (dark red, streaks from the root). I didn't learn until halfway through that they were doing balayage, or even what that meant. I'm so, so glad I didn't go with a color that involved any bleaching- I can't imagine what would have happened. In the meantime, we worked on the cut. I have a curly afro and basically just wanted a trim. He clearly didn't understand the mechanics of my hair, and I ended up with way too much chopped off from the bottom, barely any from the sides or top. He seemed too distracted with doing the color to spend much more time on the hair. I didn't see the full extent of how poorly it was cut until I went home, washed my hair, and tried to re-style. That's when I discovered multiple un-trimmed hairs hanging down past my shoulders, and that the top was way too heavy to maintain its shape. Between that and the hair color- the red streaks ended up looking wildly disorganized (a lot in the back, almost none in the front)- I was extremely disappointed in the $200+ I spent there. I called the owner (Heather) and asked to come back in to at least get my haircut fixed. She did it personally. We eventually got to the look I wanted, but throughout the cut she was joking about how nervous she was and that one cut could totally ruin the style, so on and so forth. Maybe some people find this amusing, but after already having a bad haircut I was hardly in the mood. I basically had to guide her step-by-step by explaining how my other hairstylist (who I will obviously go back to) had handled the cut. I'm shocked by the number of high reviews here. Maybe my experience was a unique one, but I would not recommend anyone with more 'complicated' hair visit this salon. read more

Great atmosphere and if you have curly hair hit up Tara :) I had no idea my hair could look like this! Thanks for the hair lesson and completely transforming my hair today. I will definitely be back for touch ups. read more

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Orange Salon is THE place to take your curly hair. (Other hair too, of course, but curly hair has special requirements. Ask any curly-haired person.) I'm a curly girl who's been seeing Heather Barclay, the owner, for a few years, at her previous salon and now here. She's extraordinary in that she listens to what you want, asks about your personal styling habits, and takes the time to get to know *you* so that you'll wind up with a haircut that suits you. For example, I never blow dry my hair and don't like to spend more than 4 minutes styling it in the morning. She works with that and gives me awesome cuts that are low maintenance and look good. Most importantly, if you ask her opinion on a style you're considering, she'll give you the straight dope -- not just feed you what you want to hear. Her staff are all either trained or being trained in the specifics of cutting curly hair, so I feel confident booking with just about anybody for trims. They're all very talented, personable, and professional. The salon is clean, modern, and funky and it smells great: fresh and citrusy, not like burning chemicals. This is a terrific, small, locally owned business that provides awesome service at reasonable prices. Austin at its best. read more

If you have curly or wavy hair, go here. I didn't really think too much when I booked an appointment for a "curly haircut," figuring it wasn't going to be anything different. I'm used to having my haircut and getting lectured or scorned when I reveal to the stylist that I don't shampoo my hair or blow dry it or really do ANYTHING to it and then watching as they shampoo it and blow dry it and get all weird on me when it turns out looking like a frizzy mess. So I was pleasantly surprised when I went in today, had Josh cut my hair, and it came out looking incredible. This involved washing the hair with a special sulfate-free, paraben-free cleanser, conditioning it, and adding some gel... drying it with a diffuser... I normally would ask a stylist to reset the layers in my hair to help boost volume, but there was so much natural curl brought back out that it didn't really seem necessary. I was also happy because he was able to pinpoint exactly what he needed to do to my bangs to get them looking they way I wanted them... I couldn't really figure out what it was about them that was annoying me but he took out a bit of the volume in them and they looked amazing once again for the first time in, well, ages. I already knew quite a bit about taking care of my hair, but I think a lot of people with curly/wavy hair don't, so I totally recommend this place--they'll tell you exactly what to do with your hair and why to keep it looking fresh and clean and amazing without using a ton of creams and stuff. read more

Had my first hair appointment today for my curly hair. I will admit I was worried when I saw my hairstylist looked like he was a teenager. He introduced himself (Eliseo). HE WAS WONDERFUL! He loves curly hair so he knew what he was doing. I loved the Deva curl experience. I thought I knew how to take care of my curls, boy was I wrong! I love my curls they look beautiful. I bought all the Deva hair products. I recommend this place to anyone, especially us curly haired gals. Go see Eliseo. Teaches me not to judge a book by its cover. read more

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New to town, I was excited to find a salon that once I felt comfortable with, could help me get creative with my style. That dream however was short lived at Orange Salon. With such high reviews I didn't think it would matter who I was assigned to when I called. Biggest mistake. Shortly after sitting down and talking with the young stylist it was made clear that he was very new and lacked confidence in his abilities. There were several times he left to speak with the owner to determine how he should proceed. I wanted a partial highlight and a haircut. My partial highlight was barely a highlight, I could have done it better at home with my own professional products. I asked him to simply reshape my haircut. What I received was a straight trim to the bottom layer....I understand we all have to start somewhere, but as a former hairstylist its disappointing that the owner doesn't recognize someone inability to service her salon correctly. For the price of hair services it's something that should be highly considered. read more

For a long time I had been considering getting ombre, but after past hair disasters I was a little nervous. Now that Balayage has become so popular, I decided I was ready to try hair coloring again, but who to entrust with my hair? Ruben at Orange Salon came very highly recommended to me, so I booked with him and could not be happier! I LOVE how my hair turned out, plus he is a very cool guy so he made my time at the salon a lot of fun. read more

Over the years I have tried many salons and stylists in hopes of finding a stylist I could trust. Through these mostly painful experiences, I have become a bit of a hair snob. Said with pride. :) I naturally have dark blonde hair, that I like to wear dark brown (espresso is the fancy name). Unfortunately, these locks of long layers do not take color well. But fortunately for me... I found Shannon at Orange Salon! If you have short, long, curly, or straight.... She is your answer for beautiful healthy hair. (and if your hair is less than healthy, she will create a hair regime specifically for you) Call Shannon today, she is amazing!! read more

Finally a salon where hairstylist really know how to cut curly hair! My two daughters and I had wonderful experiences with Heather cutting with the deva style method. We each have different curls and each of us came out with great cuts that seem to last a lot longer than the typical hair salon cut. Heather also helped recondition my hair after several bad dye jobs and is now in the process of helping me embrace my "sparkles" of silver all the while looking fabulous! Thanks so much Heather! And thanks to Chloe for your help too! read more

I finally sought out a hair stylist that specializes in curls. My friend absolutely loved her cut from Heather, and I booked with Eliseo. He was so sweet, and really took the time to educate me on the best way to care for my curls. You know how you usually leave a salon and can never recreate what your stylist did? I was able to recreate my salon look after I washed my hair! I'd highly recommend him to anyone with curls or waves. read more

Heather @ Orange salon saved the day! I had my hair BUTCHERED at supercuts and Heather pulled out all the stops and Did a wonderful cut correction and added fabulous color ! The salon is adorable with its urban/country vibe and sweet cats and chickens to pet. Thank you a million Heather read more

Heather really is the best. I couldn't ask for a better experience for my first curly cut and educational info to go along with it. My curls have never felt more natural and at their best healthiest state. I also love the cut she did. Will be back in six months! read more

RUBEN ROSALES is an excellent stylist. A BLONDE expert and gives the most reasonable, competitive prices you'll find. And he knows how to stretch your appointments and dollar. He "smudges" the roots with a gloss (makes your hair look ombre for a while instead of a harsh line of demarcation). He prefers you grow your hair out as long as possible before he goes back in. He cares about your hair health and doesn't want to overlap bleach causing breakage. After smudging, the next appointment is partial highlights, and then the next appointment is fill in the color completely. So, really, you're only doing full root touch-up every 6-9 MONTHS instead of every 6 WEEKS. He gave me the color I asked for. Can play safe or experimental. And has creative solutions for what you're trying to achieve. He splits his time between Austin and Los Angeles, so you have to text him way in advance to make an appointment, but it's worth it. read more

You think you know what a good curly hair cut is... but unless you have been to Orange Salon.... you have no idea. I have been using the Deva Curl products for a couple of years but didn't realize that there were actual trained Deva Curl Specialists in Austin. When I saw that Heather had done the training AND trained all of her stylists in the "way of the curls" I had to try it out. First off, another review mentioned parking - there is parking behind the house - so no worries there. I walked in not really knowing what to expect. I got the confident and sassy Heather telling me how she was going to make my curls the BOMB. (or something along those lines - ha) OK... put your money where your mouth is... and boy did she ever! First off, she cuts your hair dry to preserve the natural curl. Away went the shelves that had been forming since my last cut. Next, I found out that i have been using the Deva Curl products completely wrong. Heather gave me a complete tutorial on how to properly apply each product. I haven't been using nearly enough product for fear of grease and crusty hair. However, Deva Curl is meant to be lathered in. What. A. Difference. I thought I had watched enough videos about applying this product. However, having someone in person do it on your hair is worth every penny. I came in with flat "wavy" hair and left with curls that looked as though someone had done them with a curling iron. I wish I would have taken a before and after picture to show you... you really wouldn't believe it. Heather obviously knows what she is doing. So, don't be scared.... just go in... relax... learn... and let her do her thing. You won't be disappointed. Thank you Heather. I can't wait to come back! read more

Ruben is amazing and he really understands my hair. I've gone to him twice now for my coloring and both times I left 110% satisfied. My first visit was for an ombre and I was really nervous because I've had it done before at a Toni&Guy, which did not turn out good. By that, I mean it looked like Drew Barrymore's dye dipped hair but in a dark copper shade (wtf?!). Ruben fixed it and blended everything so perfectly and even helped me choose the perfect shade of blonde without looking harshly contrasted against my naturally black hair. After I saw the results, I knew I had finally found my colorist. I came back the second time for a summer balayage and wanted a darker shade of blonde but wasn't sure how to explain it so I just brought some pictures. Ruben suggested a sandy blonde color, which turned out amazing of course and is my favorite color to date! My only lament is that I live in Houston and don't get to come touch up my hair as often as I'd like to but when I'm in need of a new color/look, this is the only place (and person) I go to. read more

Finally found a salon that understands curly hair! Have been seeing Heather since October of last year. She excels in all haircare services, but is a master when it comes to cutting and styling curly hair of all types. I love my fine curly hair and appreciate all the styling tips. And as an added bonus, salon is located in South Austin. Thank you, Heather! read more

As someone with curly hair, I have been burned by many a stylist- So much so that I have gone years without a haircut because I didn't have a stylist to trust. After finding Orange Salon and Marco, my fear has disappeared! The place is cute as a button, the people are friendly and Marco, my stylist, gave me a haircut that not only makes me smile, but one that I actually want to show off. Moreover, it passed both the boyfriend and mom tests with flying colors! After years of avoiding salons like the plague, I have found one that I am eager to come back to. Curly-haired people unite! Under the Orange Salon roof. Do be aware though, because it's SoCo, as to be expected, parking can be a bit of a doozy. read more

Highly Recommend! Heather is amazing. I've followed her to several salons over the last 10+ years and LOVE that she now has her own. I was first referred to Heather by my aunt who was a photographer in Austin for about 40yrs. My aunt would send people to see her before the day of their shoot when they needed to fix their color/cut, especially if client was building their modeling/acting portfolios. Her cuts keep looking stylish as they grow out. To sum up: she's a great person, has awesome dogs, loves glitter (see Sue Zola artwork), Fluevogs and the color Orange.. what more can you ask for? read more

Chloe did such an amazing job cutting my curly hair!! This is hands down the best curly haircut I have ever had. She took the time to show me exactly how to style my hair at home. My hair looks so much bouncier and is shaped beautifully. It's so much more manageable and that's a big game changer for me! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing cut!!! read more

I recently moved from San Antonio and was looking for a hairdresser. I tried a couple of different locations and none of them worked for me. I got recommended to Orange Salon and they booked me an appointment right away with a young man named Eliseo. He explained to me exactly what he was going to do. When he was done, I was amazed by how good he had done. I love my color, my cut, and the texture of my hair. Not only did he do a great job, but the salon was homey and cute. Eliseo Vega will DEFINITELY be my hairdresser from now on read more