I'm editing my review as my stylist Alecia doesn't work here any more, for reasons they wouldn't explain. tried to schedule me with some random other stylist i have no idea if they are capable of doing what i request, needless to say i wouldn't be going back and will be following my stylist Alecia Crouch to Orchid Salon. Do yourslef favor and follow me too cause she knows what shes doing and my hair request are complex af read more

Ritual Salon - Before and after of a natural balayage by Alicia. In loveeeee!!! It looks so flawless! - Hair Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been going to Kellie for 7 years now and still love her! As a curly girl, it can be hard to find someone who knows what to do with crazy hair, but I've always walked out of Ritual looking and feeling fabulous. Come in, have a complimentary coffee, tea, soda, or mimosa, then chat with your kind, funny, talented hairdresser, and then walk out with an amazing cut/color! Makes for a great experience every time. I can't recommend Kellie and Ritual highly enough! read more

Came here to get my balayage redone, Andrea did a fantastic job! She even toned my hair in such a way that the purple dye I usually put on top of the bleached balayage would pop. Not only is she great at what she does, she's got a great personality and made 4 hours in the chair fly by. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

I've been visiting this salon for almost a year now. I was originally a client of MJ's and was never informed of his leaving and was placed with another stylist, which was fine, all forgiven. Then I had a family emergency, mother is currently in the hospital and with the rain on top of that decided to call and cancel my appointment in the morning. My appointment was in the afternoon at 4. Yes, I understand the 24 hour appointment policy, but I believe there should be exceptions for family emergencies. I tried to explain, weren't very open to listening, even though I could provide a doctor's note for proof. They were however eager to charge my card. I paid regardless, for not giving 24 hours notice. I guess buyers beware. Kind of ify on the listening / communication skills depending on who you get. read more

Michael fixed a tragic hair cut that I hated and helped me get the look I was after. He took the time to listen to my ideas for the cut and helped me address some concerns about the condition of my hair. I have some medical needs that cause breakage and excessive fall out. He is one of the first stylists I have had who actually cared about that need. He helped me pick out some products that will keep my hair looking great between cuts. read more

Ritual Salon - Before and after. Enough said. Michael made me look like a rock star. - Hair Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Robin is the best! Thanks for always keeping my hair looking one hunnit! Great for cuts and color alike. Cool salon with chill vibes and good products. read more

I'm freshly new in Austin and i booked a last minute apt to cut my long hair off, they were able to get me in quick, thank god. My stylist was Kelli and I LOVE HER! She did such a great job on my hair, also I had Taylor do a blowout after Kelli was finished with me and she's FANTASTIC as well. All the staff were friendly and warm welcoming, the salon is so cute. The parking spot is in the back of the salon. Definitely will be coming back again! :) read more

Trust. Therapy. Talent. In the realm of psychiatry and good listening, I do believe that a woman's trusted hairstylist bests nearly any therapist and does it while making you look great. Hopefully. Once you have experienced a gifted stylist touching and caring for your locks, listening to your wild stories of drama and woe, brightening with your tales of recent victory... you would be sad, remiss- distraught even- to find another as good. I met Angela a couple years ago when she was at Anne Kelso Salon. I was a model and her job was to make my big mop of red curly hair look good. I realized in those hours of hair therapy that I could trust her. It was like I had not talked to another human in years, and here she was, all ears. I knew I could trust her. So, I have been feeling restless. Tired of the 10 pounds of hair on top of my head, I have been needing a fresh look. I know not to order Angela around. "CUT IT ALL OFF!" would never come out of my mouth, upon arrival. These things come slowly. She gives me a hug hello. A glass of wine. I sit in her chair. She touches my hair and asks me questions. She teases my hair big. I grimace. She notices. She likes to play with my hair. She is an artist, recording how it reacts to her touch, trying to gauge what the next step should be. "Cut it all off..." I say, with hesitation. "But your hair is beautiful. We need to take this slowly. Are you sure...? What is going on?" This is how she is. I photograph the enormous pile of red hair on the floor. There is no going back. read more

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE! THEY TRY TO UP-SELL YOU AND THEN WON'T SERVE YOU IF YOU DON'T ACCEPT MORE SERVICES! I called a week in advance and spoke with the attendant about exactly what I needed. I needed highlights for a wedding that I was attending. I explained that I didn't need a haircut because I had recently had one. I also explained that my hair was a bit processed and the attendant assured me that she would put me with someone who could take care of me. When I arrived, the colorist, ANGELA, refused to highlight my hair unless I also agreed to a $60 hair cut. THIS WAS THE DAY BEFORE I WAS DUE TO FLY ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO A VERY IMPORTANT FAMILY WEDDING. RITUAL SALON TOTALLY SCREWED ME OVER. The colorist was not friendly once I told her that I did not want a haircut. She was forceful and haughty when she didn't get her way. I spoke with the front desk, telling them that this was very upsetting since I had no other option and their response was "well, we'd put you with another colorist but nobody is available." I asked to speak with the manager and there was no manager available. SO, NO RESOLUTION AT ALL. Luckily, I called a nearby salon and they gave me the perfect highlights that Ritual had promised me and couldn't deliver. read more

There comes a time in every ladies life where she has a traumatic hair experience and spends the next 6 months to a year fearful of any shears, dyes, straighteners, or curling irons within a five mile vicinity. Or maybe that's just me. Regardless, it happened, and before I start needing a stiff drink just thinking about my poor singed and broken hair follicles, we can move on to how Sarah Contey made everything better. I've known Sarah since she was still in beauty school and here's the thing- there are some professions (tattoo artist, hair stylist, therapist etc) where you can work hard for your entire life but if you don't have that intrinsic natural talent, you will only ever be so good. But if you got "it", it's clear from day one that you're going to be phenomenal at your trade and rise above the rest. Sarah has ALWAYS had that it-factor; she has a way of gently coaxing your hair to do exactly what you want it to do whether it's an updo, highlights, a cut, full color, color correction etc. And like all great stylists, she is able to listen to the incomprehensible babble us girls bring to her with grandiose ideas of how we want to look "like Jennifer Aniston mixed with a little bit of Pink, but from 2003 with maybe, like, bangs?" and turn our silly little skulls into luscious, stunning hair that is exactly what we didn't even know we wanted all along. ANYWAYS. Back to me and the hair that I hadn't let anyone touch in months.... My roots were out of control, my ends looked like they had been coughed up by a cat, and I had enough black dye covering the rest of my hair to keep a group of high school goth girls set for a year. Knowing that Sarah would take good care of me despite my anxiety, I booked an appointment last week. With a laundry list of do-nots, and must-do's, Sarah handed me a mimosa and got to work. Here is the gods honest truth- when she finally turned my chair around to show me the finished product, I got a little emotional in the way that only a woman can when she sees her hair looking red carpet ready. Seriously. She maintained the integrity of the length and darkness just as I had asked, but added a depth and a texture that shone. There were beautiful highlights throughout that popped from the perfect styling job she had done. At the risk of looking and sounding totally conceited, I couldn't stop looking at myself in the mirror for a good three days afterwards. To say I was satisfied would be a serious understatement. I am so happy that Sarah is part of the Ritual team- that salon is fabulous; aesthetically beautiful, such a relaxing and fun environment...and during the time I spent having my hair done I watched a number of men and women leave with truly gorgeous hair. Though I didn't take the time to peruse all of their products, they carry a number of awesome lines and use only the best on their clients. Overall, I had a wonderful experience with the salon and I can't wait to go back! And trust me, when it's time to book your next appointment do yourself a favor and ask for Sarah C :) read more

Ritual Salon - My beautiful hair after Sarah C worked her magic! - Hair Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Brett Wilson is the best - He cuts my hair and cuts/colors my partners hair. He is phenomenal. The staff at the salon make you feel so comfortable. Making an appointment is a breeze, you can call in or book online! They also have free parking - Go in, enjoy a margarita, and get your hair did! read more

Angela Casler has a new home at Ritual Salon! Angela turned me red about a year ago from blonde, and I trust her to fancy me up in any capacity. Color, cut, special occasion, anything! I've gone to other "retro" establishments in town to obtain a sexy, vintage hairstyle, but Angela comes correct each time, and with NO HAIRSPRAY. She's crazy about Kevin Murphy products, and with good reason - that stuff is amazing. She even travels across the country to learn new tricks of the trade from Kevin himself. I am so lucky to have found her. But don't worry - she never pushes the products, just loves to educate. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. Angela is sweet, down to Earth, and immensely talented. She's a gem! read more

I hate changing hair salons when I'm already happy with my stylist. I mean, I don't think I'm super vain, but my hair is hard to make look good, so it's a bit traumatic to up and leave a great salon. But my old place (let's just say it rhymes with Bethod and is very cool in its own right) was getting impossible to book an appointment. I mean, I was lucky if there was a spot at 3 on a Tuesday two months from now. I couldn't deal. So I searched and searched, and came up with the salon down the street from my house. I'd seen Kellie's work before, when she was at another salon, so I gave her a try and ended up with a terrific cut or two, then a terrific pixie. And then, I got engaged. It was time to grow out my hair. Have you ever grown out a pixie? It WILL look like crap. For at least a few weeks. Possibly years. But Kellie was with me for regular trims and shaping (free between cuts), and she really minimized the trauma as I scarfed biotin pills like candy and crossed my fingers that I'd look halfway decent on my wedding day. On the big day, she was terrific yet again. My halfway-to-a-bob weirdness was transformed into exactly what I envisioned, a finger-waved, neat style with the headband I'd brought in perfectly placed. With my eye-opening makeup, also done by Kellie, I looked 100 times more glamorous than my usual self. The makeup and hair lasted all day. Another stylist, whose name I'm forgetting, did a couple of fantastic blowouts for my mom and sister, too. Their looks were perfect! Now, I've got just two months before I leave town and begin my search for a stylist all over again (Ahh!), but you can bet I'll squeeze in another Kellie cut before then! read more

I recently became a new client of Bridget's at Ritual Salon. Changing hair stylists is scary for most of us. So, of course I was a bit anxious in trying someone new after 5 or 6 years. My fears were quickly put to rest. I've had 3 great haircuts in a row. Now, who doesn't love consistency?! The salon isn't uber slick, the staff isn't snooty and there aren't hi tech gadgets to play with while you're there. If you're in to that sort of thing, this ain't the place. But, if you want a stylist who is attentive, focused, talented and listens to to her clients - try Bridget! read more

I had been browsing through yelp reviews on Nail Salons for weeks since I was getting married. Many places have good reviews, but the bad reviews are horror stories! This place was recommend to me by person who does my hair (at a different place). I trusted her and went for it! I booked with Erin and the service was delightful. The nail/spa area is smaller than expected but cute and intimate. Since it was for my wedding, I was brought my own polish because I was unsure on what shades they would have. Surprisingly, they have a nice selection! Erin was enjoyable to chat with and did a great job. They have lovely scents and when there's an option, they allow you to pick which one! My hands and feet left smooth and looking great! My experience was great and because I enjoyed Erin so much, I do plan on being a returning customer. read more

The only thing that I actually loved was my massage!! She was wonderful and asked me plenty of questions to make sure she worked on the areas I needed worked on. The lady that did my facial asked all the questions as well, but the days following my facial I've had so many break outs and my skin is dry to the point it's flaking of like dandruff! Now when it comes to the hair color and ombré that I asked for this is more of a nightmare! I loved it when it was finished and a few days go by before I wash it. I bought products there that they recommended I use and the first time I wash my hair with those products all the color comes out. They offered to redo it and again I loved it. It looked different and wasn't the ombré I originally wanted, but I liked it! Then I wait like four days to wash and it's only red in certain spots. I'll probably never go back and I feel like I wasted over $500! read more

I've been meaning to do this since I went to Ritual for the first time a few weeks ago. Since I just finished doing my hair for work and continue to love my haircut, even as it grows out, I decided to be a little late to work to write my review. My hair person recently moved to Lago Vista and since Ritual is very near my home I decided to look at their reviews. I noticed the comments about Willow Witten summed up what I was feeling. My hair is 'ok' but as of late seemed so boring to me. I have longish hair, just past my shoulders, and despite telling my hairdresser that it needed more shape during the past 4 appointments, I'd end up with the same boring cut. I had just had my haircut about two weeks before making an appointment with Willow (because I was going on vacation). I explained to her what I was feeling and how I wanted more body and more sexy hair. She got it. She understood to the point that she got straight to work and gave me EXACTLY what I was looking for. So today, about 3-4 weeks after going to Willow, my hair is growing out and somehow looks more sexy and full of body than it did right after she cut it. Thank you Willow. You're my new girl and I'll see you soon! As for the salon itself, it's nice, convenient but a bit loud. All good. read more

I used the new client discount and had an appointment with Robbie. She was amazing! She cut the hair exactly how I want it. Typically stylist have a hard time with my hair because it is so thick. However she did a beautiful job with my medium length hair. She also gave wonderful advice for my hair and taught me how to style it. She was an absolute joy! Will be back. read more

Each I arrive at Ritual Salon, the front desk greets me warmly and makes sure that I'm comfortable. My stylist, Gracie is attentive to my questions and always works with me to provide input, while making sure that my idea is followed through upon. My initial appointment with her was for color correction and overall hair "repair" - if you've ever had long hair, extensions and just in general, made poor hair choices - Gracie is the stylist for YOU! She reassured me that we would work together and the results would be amazing & she was right! My color is beautiful and in much better shape than ever before! They also sell a very large variety of products and can give tips for at home care as well! I have already recommended Gracie & Ritual Salon to others and plan to keep on sharing the LOVE! Heather Griffin-Kilgore Austin, TX read more

I've been coming to Ritual for a few years now. First with a stylist who has since left, and more recently with Andrea. I've come for a basic blunt bob that seems easy but is actually hard to accomplish correctly. I like Andrea's pleasant personality, and I like her work because she's thoughtful and careful, and she actually LISTENS when I say "please don't razor-cut any part of my hair because it's too thin!"---I've been to other stylists who DON'T pay attention when I ask them to please NOT do something! The salon itself is pleasant, not too loud, with wide windows overlooking Burnet Road; the Covid restrictions haven't been too intrusive over the past few months (though I'm now about ready for the mask requirements to be gone). I'd recommend Andrea to anyone. read more

After some Google research and asking around, a colleague recommended Ritual. I did not make an appointment but called on a whim (Thursday afternoon) to see if they had any openings. They were very friendly and were able to take me in with only a 15 minute advance notice. Awesome. Kristen styled and cut my hair. She was friendly and was really easy to talk to and explain what kind of cut I wanted. She was great! (Also the shampoo head massage was soooo relaxing!! loved it!) I received so many compliments on my hair and I love that I can easily style it the way she did in the salon bu it is low maintenance where I can leave it natural with my curls. Thanks Kristen! read more

I have been seeing Shannon McClenney for 6 years, now. I've taken my daughter and my mother. I'm never disappointed, and have even told her that she could do whatever she wants with my hair, because I know it will always look good. I even trusted her to cut off 11 inches! She is personal AND professional. The salon is gorgeously designed with a comfortable feel to it. The reciptionists greet you immediately and will off you wine, sparkling wine, sodas, coffee or tea. They use awesome products-Kevin Murphy is my favorite. She has done beautiful ombrés and will let you know what works and doesn't (She refused to put black on my daughter's blonde hair- THANK YOU!!!!). I can't just trust my hair to anyone, so I'm so thrilled to have found Shannon and Ritual! You can't go wrong. read more

I wish I could post this without having to rate, because this isn't technically a rating of services. I consider this more of an FYI to anyone considering coming here, and a "you might wanna rethink this" to the business itself. I just called to schedule a cut/color and was told that I have to schedule a color consult at least one day before actually getting the color done. So theoretically, I could do the color consult at the same time as the haircut, but then I'd have to schedule actually getting my hair colored for an entirely different day--and there's zero guarantee it will even be within the same week. Folks, this is crazy to me. It's hard enough for some of us to even schedule ONE appointment, much less two or even possibly three, just to get a our hair cut and colored! I like the positive reviews here, but no haircut/color is worth this trouble. read more

I can't believe it has taken me this long to write a review, I almost feel as if I should apologize. I had the best hair and waxing experience of my life here and have found my new salon home. Let's start at the beginning.. tragedy struck when my stylist of several years up and moved across the country with 24 hours notice. I was left reeling... for you see, my hair is a special kind of difficult. Impossibly long, impossibly thick, and prone to frizz and unbrushable knots it takes a special type of stylist to not butcher my hair. I searched high and low, called many different salons and finally, I found her: Sarah Contey. This. Girl. First off, she insisted we have a quick meeting before we set an appointment to make sure we were a good fit and she could do what I was asking for, which I appreciate. She really listened to my concerns and somehow deciphered my rambling into "ombre, layers, help me". She then fit me in for an appointment the next day. Throughout the entire appointment she was so sweet and fun to talk to, I seriously wanted to just be friends with her forever. She even dry cut first to avoid charging me for extra dye she was going to cut off anyways.. freaking amaze. The hours flew by until we were both eagerly waiting for my hair to dry.. I really think she was just as excited as I was. Then she beautifully styled it all in the amount of time she had originally said, which like, never happens-ever. I am usually in that chair for 6 hours and this girl cut, dyed, washed, dried and styled it in 3.5. Did I mention she's freaking amaze? I LOVE my hair.. so much. I have gotten compliments non-stop. And then the moment of truth: styling it on my own. Still, beautiful. The layers are perfect, no matter how I style it they look great. And she is not scissor happy at all, an unfortunate trait that gives me nightmares. Seriously.. Sarah, I heart you. Thank you times a million. Nicola did my brows and seriously? Also, amaze. I have been waxing my eyebrows for nearly 15 years and this was the most painless wax I have ever had and over a month later I have basically no grow back (seriously-like, one hair). I have literally the finickiest skin ever and it will break out if you look at it wrong, but I got red and itched for maybe 20 minutes-by the time I was home it was gone. If you need a wax, go go go. Price-wise it was very reasonable. Is it on the pricey side? Yes. Will you get 10 times more than what you paid for? Absolutely. So happy with Ritual Salon! read more

Ritual Salon - Sarah's masterful Ombre work! - Hair Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

Valerie Martin is the best reason for going to Ritual Salon. Yes, the new facility is a big upgrade from the previous downtown location. The front desk staff is always pleasant and helpful and the salon is always clean but let's get to why we frequent any salon. It's about the hair! No one has ever done a better job styling my hair than Valerie. She is an extraordinary hair expert. I have followed her from three salons and will follow her anywhere! Valerie is sweet, thoughtful and knows hair color better than anyone. She can do complicated colorings or the typical simple one step color process. I love the new salon but I probably wouldn't be a client there if it wasn't for Valerie. I drive more than 30 minutes for my appointments and always leave with my hair looking it's best thanks to Valerie's talent. read more

I don't write very many reviews but I've been happily visiting Ritual Salon for like 7 years now so I'm probably overdue for giving them a little Yelp love. My hair is long and thick so getting my hair cut & styled is never cheap but I feel like I get top notch service for a very affordable price at Ritual. Not to mention who doesn't love a complimentary glass of wine? Also the interior space is beautiful--tastefully decorated with tons of natural lighting from the large windows lining the front of the building. Suzanne is my go-to girl at Ritual. I've been visiting her since day 1 and always walk away feeling lovely and confident with my new cut. On my very first visit, Suzanne gave me some Zooey Deschanel-esque bangs, the first bangs I've had since 2nd grade, and I don't think I'll ever go back, I'm so in love & obsessed with my bangs. Suzanne has also given me a super short & sexy bob after which my friends told me I looked like Mia Wallace in Pulp Fiction. Over the past few years I've been letting my hair grow out long in hopes of fulfilling my dream of having boho chic mermaid hair. Suzanne helps me with this dream by giving me layers that remove some of the heaviness and volume while giving definition to my waves. The other day my friend told me that I have fairy tale hair. So pick that hair style you've been dying to try and go see Suzanne. She's super versatile and will work with you to give you a look that your friends will def be complimenting you on! read more

I'm a little neurotic about my hair. It's thick, curly and its got some texture to it. As a result, its not the easiest hair to cut. Add on the fact that its been bleached to hell and back, I was amazed at what Sarah C. did with my hair. I came in with faded red hair and walked out with a stunning red to blonde ombre. She made me feel completely at ease by explaining what she was doing (there's nothing worse than someone going to town on your hair without warning!) and the color and cut are amazing. After almost a decade of on and off red hair, I've never had a day where my hair didn't rinse red into the shower drain. Well, until now. I don't see any of the red run off! It may be the color they use, but I'm pretty sure Sarah's expert rinsing had something to do with it. She also recommended an awesome shampoo and conditioner for me to use that have pretty much changed my hair life! Go to Sarah, it'll be the best decision you make! read more

Ritual Salon - Sarah C. did an awesome job on my ombre! - Hair Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

When I walked into Ritual to get my hair cut, it had been a good 2 months since I'd had my hair cut. I'd gone through 3 different hair stylists and was *this* close to just giving up and cutting it all off, bald Britney style. Enter Brett Wilson. He had been recommended to me by a friend so I decided to go and give him a try. I have never had a hair experience like the one I had with Brett. He asked me all kinds of questions about my hair, took the time to really look at how it had been cut before (it was uneven and messed up by the last stylist) to see how he could fix it and shape it into a hair style I could live with and style on my own. He took his time shaping, snipping, and trimming my hair into possibly the best haircut I have ever had. While he was styling my hair, he took the time to teach me why he was doing some of the things he did to my hair while he was doing them so that I could understand why they would make my hair lay a certain way. I'd never had a stylist explain how and why they were styling my hair in certain ways before! It was really helpful. Brett is truly a professional and committed to giving his clients a style that flatters them and that they can easily maintain and do on their own at home. Brett fixed all the mistakes my previous stylists had made in the short span of one hour and gave me a gorgeous style that sadly, has now grown out. Guess this means I'll have to go back, which I will do in a heartbeat! read more

Walking into this place, you just feel "cool". I went from highlighted blond to chocolate cherry red. Lorie did an amazing job transforming my hair. Both cut and color turned out perfect. This place is a little spendy, but totally worth it. Lorie nailed "mid thirties edgy". read more

If you are looking for someone who is an expert at what they do, you must have Sarah Contey color and cut your hair. I have been to several salons since moving to Austin: Ron King, Aziz, and some random pit stops in between. No matter the reviews and prices of these salons, I never truly loved my color and cut afterwards. It was always too short, too brassy, or completely not what I envisioned or asked for. Too often I paid upwards of $400 to have a color I wasn't happy with. We all know that meeting a stylist that understands our hair and what we want is rare. It's even more rare to meet a stylist that can take what you want and give you expert suggestions to make your idea look even better. Sarah is not only a very cool, personable person, she immediately made me feel comfortable. She asked me my color ideas and listened, then made suggestions for my skin tone, hair texture and natural color, and the way I usually style it. She then did exactly what we had talked about, opting to paint on my ombré/balayage instead of the highlightish/foiling technique used at another salon (that yielded lousy-ish results). She gave my blonde ends an ashy tone, which goes great with my pale complexion. She cut my hair both wet and dry, and for the first time my front layers fall exactly where I want them to. I left the salon absolutely, 100% in love with my dark ombré and layered cut and will never go to another salon in Austin again. Many, many thanks! read more

Ritual Salon - Love my hair- thank you, Sarah! - Hair Salons Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you want amazing hair, and a wonderful experience, go to Ritual Salon + Spa. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxing. They pamper you with beverages of choice and shampoo head massages. It is all around a wonderful experience. I have been seeing Angela for over a decade, and she is what brought me to Ritual Salon. She truly knows her stuff, and she cares about her art. She will listen to you, and help you get to where you want to be. She offers services to clients with her their best interest at heart. She genuinely cares about your hair! She is fun to chat with during the experience as well. Seriously, I can't say enough good things about her. Go to Ritual Salon + Spa and check it out. You will love your hair! read more

I went here because of all the great reviews here - and I picked Sarah because most of the people here said she was amazing. I wanted a big change and Sarah gave me exactly what I wanted! She was awesome to chat with, open to my suggestions and amazing at telling me (politely) when my suggestions weren't the best ideas. I ended up with a awesome haircut and color and the price wasn't out of my reach like other salons I have tried in Austin. I will be returning over and over again to see what other awesome ideas Sarah has. read more

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First, I should say that I am absolutely obsessed with my hair. It is VERY important to me. It's not a narcissistic thing (at least I hope not), but having a beautiful haircut and highlights makes me feel attractive and confident. So...when I was in the untenable position of finding a new stylist, I was worried. I had no recommendations from friends or colleagues, so I decided to use Yelp to peruse various Austin salons. I wanted to find a highly rated salon and was willing to pay a premium, although I did not want the most expensive place in town. After reading at least a dozen salons and visiting their websites, I settled on Ritual Salon. And I chose to make my appointment with Angela based on the positive reviews of her work. Still, when I arrived at the salon for highlights and a haircut, I was extremely nervous: did I make the right decision? In short, my experience was incredible and left me feeling beautiful and revitalized. I am now a devotee of Ritual Salon and Angela. First, the salon is absolutely lovely, with ambient lighting and a low-energy, calming vibe. The friendly assistant at the front desk immediately offered me a drink. And I only had to wait a few minutes for Angela to greet me. I was glad to see that prior to that, she had been hugging one of her clients goodbye. A good sign. Meeting Angela was a delight. I was instantly put at ease and was happy to see that she had a cool, laid-back and extremely sweet nature. Angela then eagerly welcomed my request for her to view various photographs on my phone of different cuts and highlights I was hoping to achieve. She then took several minutes to comb out my hair and analyze my current cut, color, and health of my hair. Angela proceeded to highlight my hair. During that time, we had a very easygoing conversation and I found her to be funny and interesting. But she never (as some stylists do) talked incessantly or expected me to talk every second. She let me enjoy the experience. After finishing my highlights, I was ready for processing. Angela walked me over to a comfortable chair across the salon where there were a myriad of magazines. She also offered me a beverage while I waited. I was able to close my eyes and relax during the relatively short processing time. And then...there was the shampoo. I cannot adequately describe how amazing that was! Angela spent a great deal of time washing and conditioning my hair, which felt wonderful. She then proceeded to give me an exquisite, relaxing neck and scalp massage. (At that point, I was so relaxed I felt like I had just ingested two glasses of wine!). It was then time for the haircut. Angela did her thing and gave me a lovely, A-line bob haircut just as I had requested. But she also tailored her work to suit my face. She seemed to have an innate sense of what would look good on me. After blow drying my hair and styling it, I felt transformed, beautiful, and new. I was so happy with the result. During the entire process, Angela mentioned the products she was using and why she was using them. But when I checked out at the front desk, she never once pushed me to purchase anything. In fact, knowing I had new products at home, Angela dissuaded me from making any purchases. Instead, she gave me several samples of Kevin Murphy products (I won't even go into how much I love Kevin Murphy!). To sum up this very lengthy review, I had a truly wonderful experience at Ritual Salon and with Angela. I am beyond thrilled to have found a new stylist who I know will both listen to me and use her own instincts to make me look as good as I can. The ONLY caveat to this 5-star review is that I wish the salon had larger smocks. I am a very curvy girl and the smocks were far too small. I have been to other salons and the smocks fit well. I am sure the ones Ritual Salon has will fit most people just fine, but I hope they will purchase a few for us curvy girls :) In short, I hope you will book your next hair appointment with Angela at Ritual Salon. It's a fantastic salon! You won't be disappointed. read more

I only get my hair cut here. Call me snobbish, but I'd rather go six months without a haircut than go to anyone else. Sharamey always does a fantastic job, and is really versatile with understanding your needs and wants with a hairstyle. The staff is super friendly, too. I've never been double booked on an appointment, and I've never been kept waiting. As long as I live in Austin I will keep going here and giving them as much money as they want. I've never had a bad cut, not once. read more

My mom, sister and I have been to this salon way before ritual. When it used to be salon bloom. Our hair stylist is Shannon and she is the best. She knows just how you like it and always wonderful to have. They have recently added an eye lash aesthetician there. I have gone twice to get my eye lashes done. The girl there is amazing and so nice. I highly recommend this salon. read more

I love this salon! From the moment you walk in, you are pampered. Tea, coffee, champagne, all while getting the best treatments for your hair. I always walk in with dry, brittle hair and walk out feeling like a model. Sarah Contey is my go-to girl for hair, and she always does a a stellar job. I have had some greys that needed color- she always has a great recommendations and knows how to make your hair look natural and not at all DIYed. I get compliments ALL DAY after I get my hair done, so it must be working :). Sarah also recently came out and did my hair and make up for my wedding. In all aspects she was amazing! Professional, showed up early to set up and really transformed me on my big day. She has the hands of an angel and is super fast for all of the work that she does. I only trust her with my hair! read more

Two words. Shannon McClenny. This woman is talented beyond measure. I've been seeing her since she's had her license--11 years or so. She listens. Before I met Shannon, I would go to salons that obviously didn't take my lifestyle (or what I had communicated) into consideration. Avant-garde hairstyles, while lovely and creative, are not for me. Shannon gets this. She also gets that I have cranky, half-wavy mega-thick hair and helps me tame it. She only cuts my hair, but all of my blondie girlfriends go to her because she kills it on color too. She did my hair and the entire bridal party for my wedding. Her updos are phenomenal. Everything she does is unique and beautifully appropriate. She is not only talented, but also a lovely person. I truly enjoy the time I get to spend with her and always look forward to future visits. I will follow her wherever she goes. And so will all the ladies I've referred to her throughout the years. read more

I've been going to Ritual Salon for at least 3 years now, and love it! They have great customer service, and always offer me a drink upon arrival. My appointment almost always starts right on time (unlike some other more commercial salons I won't name). My stylist is Shannon, and she definitely hooks it up. I love how she knows exactly what I want when cutting my hair, and gives great advice on how to style it on my own. She's also super fun to talk to! Highly recommend this place! read more

I stopped in for a cut while in town and was lucky enough to book with Abby Doncaster. Besides my haircut being FABULOUS....it is an absolute delight to be in her chair! After an amazing wash& scalp massage, followed by a perfect cut, Abby gave me great advice on products. She really took her time to get to know just what I needed and wanted. Do yourself a favor and check this stylist and salon out. read more

I've been going here for several years now. All the stylists are great, so you can visit any one of them. I personally see Shannon and she's amazing. Everyone there is very friendly, and they take good care of you, with free drinks. read more