Laura is a talented stylist and has a calming presence. She listened to what I wanted my hair to do, how I've had it cut in the past, what I like and what hasn't worked. Small cute space. Cold beverages. Aveda products. Scalp and hand massage. Hot towel. Dyson blow dry. Hair turned out spectacular. Passed the test of wash and air dry, still loving the cut almost one week later! Lots of compliments, so others are loving it too haha Affordable, professional, skilled, relaxing. This is hidden gem in South Austin, go see her :) read more

I have had Laura doing fabulous cuts and perfect highlights on me for several years now so I'm late in writing a review. A recent visit I had motivated me to finally take the time for a well-deserved 5-star rating. My 15 year old daughter who has never had anything more than a trim asked to get some highlights. I knew I didn't want to trust just anyone with her untouched silky locks. Laura was not only kind enough to work her in during my appointment time, which made it way more convenient, but she did an absolutely masterful job at making my daughter's highlights look like something she was born with. The best part was my daughter's smile when she saw the end result. Teen girls can be hard to please. Laura has a way of understanding exactly what you want her to do but also adding the perfect amount of her own artistic flare that makes it even better than what you imagined. Bravo, Laura! You now have another loyal customer. Not sure I'll always want to share my appointment time though. read more

You know those obnoxious people who call to make an appointment and they're, like, "Um, I need to make an appointment. I don't know when and I don't know what. ... and no, I'm not sure what day is best..." ? That was me the other day. And who ever I talked to on the phone was so nice and accommodating and didn't make me feel bad for being That Customer. So, thanks. I'll see you guys soon. And you better believe I'll be having some wine. read more

I followed Amber here from the "other place" and I couldn't be happier. 1. Amber knows my hair and she is an excellent stylist, so I'd follow her almost anywhere. 2. The old house is super-cute! 3. The staff is friendly and they don't look down their noses at you if you aren't wearing the trendiest clothes or sporting the right amount of skin art. 4. Parking is much easier than trying to find a place on SoCo. 5. The "other place" was full of bitter, rude, and inattentive staff (receptionists, stylists, even the owner)....I'm glad to be done with that place! Vanity is G-R-E-A-T! read more

I have nothing but good, nay! great things about Vanity Salon! My reason for trying Vanity was because my long term hair stylist up and vanished, which distressed me horribly! As the French would say, "Quelle horreur!" Then the last woman who I deemed could cut my hair did a fair job, but it didn't style well straight after leaving the salon and didn't grow out well. I sent her to the guillotine ;) So what does any person do when they are in need of a hair dresser to fix a hot mess of hair? It's not like I can wear a wig like Marie Antoinette. I took matters into my own hairs and went to Yelp and asked my besties of course! I was told to go to Holly with Vanity by a friend and Yelp confirmed this was a good, solid choice. I walk into the Salon and was greeted by reception. I can't remember the man's name at the desk, but he was charming and oh so gracious even though I was about 7 mins late. He offered me coffee and introduced me to my stylist, Holly. Holly and I had a good discussion about why I was coming to see her, what was wrong, how I styled my hair and how much length I wanted trimmed off. Then she set herself to work. Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow! What a hair cut! I was not disappointed as she listened and implemented everything I wanted done to my hair! I left the salon with an amazing cut and style. It STILL styles well, almost 8 weeks later. So, come here, book with the charming reception, talk to Holly and see her work "magie". PS -- I went to a party later on that night and was hit on all night. I ended up with a couple numbers. I know it was due to hella sexy cut I had gotten that evening. read more

Erica straightens my hair with the Chi system about once a year and does an AWESOME job! I've also referred two friends to her for straightening and they were very happy. Staightening here is less expensive many other salons in town though it's still not cheap and you wouldn't really want it to be. What you want is experience so that you don't end up with fried hair and Erica has years of practice :) read more

My mom, knowing I hadn't gotten my haircut professionally in years, got me a gift certificate for my birthday to Vanity. I was a little nervous going in, I have to admit, but from the second I walked in I felt like a queen! They make you feel right at home, I got a tour, a drink, and most importantly great great service! I can't believe how much I got with a haircut.. the massage was amazing, the spring Veda makeover (for no extra cost) was spectacular, and my stylistic Holly was just so great! I can say nothing but amazing things about this place and cannot wait to go back!! thank you so much to everyone there! Oh .. and my new haircut has gotten me nothing but compliments :) read more

I've always had weird hair. When I was growing up I would leave the bathroom after brushing and styling it only to have my Mom say "You're not going anywhere with hair like THAT are you?!?" This has plagued me all of my adult life with my hair always looking messy no matter how it was cut or what I did with it. My bad hair luck suddenly changed when I discovered Holly at Vanity salon. Not only do I have "cool" hair now, but I get weekly compliments on how good my hair looks. One time I even walked into an Austin bar only to have the band comment on how awesome they thought my hair looked in between songs! It only takes 30 seconds for me to style in the morning and I always leave the house with my hair looking great. Not only does it look amazing, but Holly was able to accommodate a "rock star" hairstyle that can be tamed down for the workplace. On top of everything else, I find the staff at Vanity friendly and accommodating. The prices are reasonable, and my cut and style come with a great neck, scalp, and shoulder massage. Highly recommended! read more

It was my first time there, and everyone was very nice and welcoming! I have curly, frizzy hair which is not easy to cut. I am extremely pleased with my haircut by Linda, and the prices. Very cute decor and an awesome experience over all. Definitely will be going back! And I will definitely recommend this salon! read more

Denise saw me with only thirty minutes left in her work day. I am an avid procrastinator and my fried, dead ends were driving me so crazy that I thought I'd go Britney Spears style on my locks if I didn't get in to see someone stat--busy schedule aside, I had a day off and needed some hair-apy. I had no clue going into the appointment how I wanted my hair done I just knew I wanted the crispy, split ends to be done for--her consultation and my request for a certain length helped us find a happy medium and left me with a super cute new style. I was worried at first because my hair is curly, but I was able to educate her a little on some curly girl tips and tricks to share with other clients and she was able to reconcile my mane into a beautifully layered coif that didn't push the afro envelope. In fact, it is absolutely gorgeous! I haven't been so satisfied with a salon service since I was a teenager! The salon is full service and my cut came with a sea salt scalp massage, arm and shoulder massage, hair washing, consult, cut, and style. I was afraid that being the last client of the day and coming in so late on a holiday weekend would mean my stylist would be in a rush...not at all. Lee was very accommodating with the beverages and Denise took her time making my new style just perfect. As I said they are full service and offer massage, cut, color, facials, spray tanning, makeup, and of course feather extensions. I can't wait to go back!! This place feels like it was plucked from Steel Magnolia's and dropped in the heart of Austin's urban sprawl. This place not only makes you beautiful but it also makes you feel at home. read more

If you want your special time at the salon to "be all about you" Go to Vanity Salon. You are the star when you go there. They are very nice and mean it. I have been going for over 5 years. I like the atmosphere and the great customer service. They get to know the history on your hair and move forward with you on making good things happen. A lot of salons could care less about what you have done in the past. They just want to get you in and spit you out. I have been having my hair highlighted and or colored. This is tricky stuff. Gene has been doing my color the past few years and seems to really know what is going on. My haircuts have been great, and if I ever have any problems after I go home, they are more than happy to take the time to make me happy. I get compliments from friends and people I dont even know every time I get my hair done at Vanity. If you love beautiful hair color - ask for Gene! He always does a great job. read more

I called on a Sunday afternoon with interest in getting a set of full highlights. I informed the front desk that I was interested in this service and that would be the reason for the appointment. I drove over 30 min one way and upon arrival I saw that there was one person working and that I was the only one in the salon. The colorist was Linda and although I cannot attest to her expertise, she was very unprofessional. She claimed that the process would take too long and would go over their closing time. I arrived at 3pm and they're closing time was 5pm. Instead of accommodating me she turned down business because it would take too long. Someone that is looking more forward to when they get off work than doing hair at a HAIR salon should not be in this business. After refusal of service to me I will never go back here! Over an hour in driving to be turned away for a service I had told them I wanted. Very unprofessional and poor management of their stylists. read more

I absolutely love Aveda salons and just moved back into town and found this place here on yelp and decided to give it a try. I am going to Jamaica in a few days and was a bit in a hurry to get my hair done so I was happy when they said they had a stylist available the same day I called. I am very picky when it comes to my hair and typically pay the extra to get a more seasoned stylist but I went out on a limb and let a new stylist cut my hair since they had an opening right away. I could not be more pleased with the cut Karlena gave me! I have very fine and somewhat stringy hair. I have been trying to grow my hair out and letting my short layers on top catch up. My long parts were just too long and looked funny kind of like a tail so she convinced me to take a few inches on the longer part to let the short layers catch up. When I came into the salon my hair was at like day 3 and needed to be washed. It was flat and lifeless. She suggested cutting my hair dry so she could see how it would fall. After she cut the first section my hair looked 100% better. I have a new stylist and will certainly recommend her to my friends or anyone in need. I love love love my new cut! Thanks Karlena!! I will be back! read more

Happened upon this place through yelp actually. Had great reviews, took walk-ins, and I was in the area. The receptionist was amazing. She was friendly and gave me a tour of the place. They have a variety of services and perks for clients. They provide a drink for you too. Erica was my stylist. She was great!! Super friendly and open to my suggestions. I never felt pressured or judged for what I wanted. She was friendly and genuine. The haircuts are really reasonable and include all the standard aveda stuff - scalp massage, hand massage, etc. My haircut looks amazing and I walked out transformed. Erica new exactly what she was doing and I couldn't be more satisfied with my cut. They even have aveda product for sale! I'll definitely be coming back to see her. read more

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I stumbled upon Vanity Salon at the Hill Country Ride for Aids Block Party and have consistently been impressed on how they conduct their business. The fact that they participated in the HCRA event was in and of itself an endearing factor, not to mention the fact that everyone I've encountered on staff there is always pleasant and welcoming. The salons vibe is cozy, located in a charming renovated house with ample parking spots around the back. I highly recommend Allyson for her excellent eyebrow wax/shaping and Lisa who did an awesome impromptu makeup makeover on me during my last visit. I walked out the door feeling fresh, spoiled, and happy. read more

My usual stylist moved out of the area so I was forced to find someone new. I decided to try this place since the reviews were good and it was open on Sunday which is really the only day I have time for a hair appointment. I was impressed before I even say down. Lee, the man at the front, was very friendly and made sure I found the place okay and didn't have trouble parking. He offered me a drink and took me around the salon. He was so great! He then introduced me to Carly, who would be my stylist. I have super thick hair and it requires lots of patience to work with and Carly was superb! She gave me exactly what I wanted in both the color and cut. She suggested tips for the crazy amount of hair I had and let me know exactly what I needed to do to keep my color and hair looking awesome. I can honestly say I have never had a better experience with a stylist before. I can't wait to go back and add more highlights in, I definitely booked a follow up appointment. Highly recommended by a girl who had a ton of difficult to work with hair! You won't be disappointed coming here. read more

Vanity is a great little place! Cute house, great lighting My stylist, Mandy, is a hair wizard. I can trust her to understand what I am asking for and make it look good. My hair is straight and naturally a dullish blond and baby fine (read: FLAT). I go to her for dimension - highlights and midlights that banish the drabness of my natural color. Of course, I did not know what a "midlight" was before and never asked for one; I just said I wanted my hair to look better, and Mandy took care of the rest. This last visit, I also got a cut. It's surprising how much shape can be added to flat hair with a few strategic snips in the right places. I have rediscovered my cheekbones Lee at reception also deserves props. Super friendly, big smiles, and ready to greet you with a cup of fresh coffee. He always brightens my day. I've been to Vanity twice and will definitely be back again. read more

I can not recommend this charming salon enough... I had one of the best hair cuts/experiences in years, today! And the Owner, Laura, is a celebrity host on Top Austin Model... it doesn't get any more local and glamorous than that. I don't get my hair cut too often for the main reason that I'm always worried the stylist isn't going to cut how I am describing or showing in a picture. (Not that I expect the result to mirror a celebrity's prefect hair do) I've had more than a few horrible hair cutting experiences that has led to this paranoia. With that being said I instantly had a comfort and trust in Laura during our initial visit. One of those "She knows her stuff" thoughts. Bottom line, Vanity just got a new lifetimer! read more

Denise was the first stylist ever (I'm 46!) who helped me to actually get rid of my dry hair and now I'm not the frizz queen. And she does great color. Rachel gave me great blow-drying tips and awesome color. Allyson was fun to work with and also did great color. But my very favorite person is the receptionist, Lee. If I go and he's not there I'm so disappointed!! I love talking to him about all that's going on, at the salon and everything else. read more

I loved Mandy Silver!! As someone who has curly hair I am very worried to go to someone new but was more than happy with how my hair cut and color turned out after sitting in Mandy's chair. I brought in a few pictures of cut and color I was looking for and she hit the nail on the head. She gave me a warm red that looked so natural and even after a month has stayed a color I love. With my cut I have more depth to my hair with layers without the horrible puff cut that I have gotten over my years of trying to find the right curly cut. Mandy has also helped style my hair for a wedding and made it look natural and elegant at the same time. The style lasted all night and I got quite a few complements along the way. Looks like I don't have to try to find a new stylist anytime soon. :) read more

After looking for a new salon in Austin I chose Vanity based on the reviews. I didn't have a preference of stylist and I just needed a cut, no color, so I called for an appointment and was told Romy would be my stylist. I wanted to get a classic bob, all one length, since I had had many previous bad layer and "texturing" experiences. My hair tends to do the 50s housewife flip at the bottom when layered, a look I detest, so I try to avoid it. I showed her a number of pictures of the type of classic bob I had in mind and she seemed on board. I told her I wanted it long enough for a tiny pony tail and she said it would be no problem. After the first cut I knew she had gone too short. I stopped her and reminded her to keep it below the chin and she said it definitely was. She kept going and after the initial cut told me she was going to dry and style it. When I looked in the mirror my hair was already barely below my ear and above chin length. Romy then began cutting my already too-short hair shorter and shorter, giving it the uneven layers I specifically asked to not have. I walked out with a bonafied page boy hair cut and have never felt so hideous due to a hair style. While the hairstyle is fine for some, I feel horrible with it as it does not complement my round face shape and it's not at all what I asked for and not at all flattering. Romy seemed to know what she was doing, but decided to do what she wanted to do to my hair rather than what I asked for. I'm hesitant to leave a poor review, because everyone at Vanity was very friendly and I'm sure Romy is a competent stylist and she's extremely nice, but I've never felt so unattractive with a haircut. I barely feel comfortable leaving my house with my current page boy cut and look forward to the end of the two or three months it will take to get to the length I originally intended. I'll then finally be able to cut off the layers I never wanted and have a simple, clean bob. I wish I could recommend this salon to a friend but given how terrible I feel with the completely wrong cut, I just can't. read more

I loved this place & Laura, the owner and my stylist. Free lot parking, and completely reasonable prices. My favorite was the complimentary scalp, neck AND hand massages! The salon uses all Aveda products so everything smells natural and relaxing. Also you can text to make appointments. Loved the small, chic nature of this place and happy to find my new hair haven in Austin! read more

I don't even think I need to leave a review since this place is pretty obviously on its way out. All the talented hair stylists have left. I just had my hair ruined by the last person who works there. Please do not waste your time. I'm scheduling an appointment at Topaz to have this disaster fixed. read more

From start to finish this was the worst hair cutting experience I have ever had. When I first walked in, the receptionist asked what I would like to drink. I asked for tea whereupon he gave me a long list of my tea options. After choosing green tea, he immediately gave me a glass of ice water and went back to his desk. I thought this was weird, but I thought it was even weirder when he asked me three times if I "would like to buy any product," while I was checking out...as if he never remembered asking me before. I got my hair cut with Holly, who seemed off in her own world the entire time. She snipped and cut at seemingly random places, shredding my hair with her scissors. She then partially dried it and sent me out the door a damp mess. I had split ends before, but now they are frayed and uneven. Usually hair dressers can dry and style my hair better than I ever could, but I could have done 10x better than this blindfolded. I would not recommend Vanity salon to anyone. The worst part is, my boyfriend purchased a gift certificate for 3 haircuts and a facial as part of my Christmas present. What a waste of money... read more

The owner of the salon called to offer her apologies for my unfortunate situation there. I thought that was cool of her. It doesn't change my previous experience, but it does improve my opinion of their salon. read more

I have been going to Erica for almost a year now. After a medium brown dye-job ended up a nightmarish black at Jackson Ruiz, she was able to strip me back down to dark blonde without excessive damage and make me look like myself again! I have had at least a half-dozen haircuts and some tinting (much better and less expensive than dying, her idea) and I'm always happy with them. Plus she is just really cool and always remembers me and what is going on in my life. I really appreciate the comfortable, laid-back atmosphere at Vanity. I've never felt pressured to buy anything and so far everyone else that works there has always been very polite. No complaints here. read more

I love going here. Holly cuts my hair and does a great job at it (and the scalp massage before the shampoo is to die for). I've been going to her for a few years now, and she knows how my hair works. I've referred friends to her many times, and they have all enjoyed their experiences. Vanity isn't one of those revolving door, loud salons where the stylist barely know your name; it's a nice, quaint salon that you visit when you want to have a relaxing experience. read more

I get mad compliments on my eyebrows thanks to the super savvy skills of Holly. Love, love, love that girl.

I have finally found my salon in Austin. I recently had a cut with Laura and I couldn't be happier with my experience. She was very friendly and had many questions in order to understand exactly what I wanted. She explained everything she did along the way and helped me understand why she used certain techniques. My hair looks beautiful and the products she used smell fantastic. I also liked Lee at the front desk. He gave me a tour of the salon, was very welcoming, and put me at ease the minute I walked in the door. I am looking forward to going back. read more

This was my first experience at this salon and I am so glad I went! The receptionist was incredibly welcoming and nice. My hairstylist, Denise, did a fabulous job on my hair. I could not have been happier with the experience and I will definitely be going back! read more

My 5-star rating is all based on my experience with stylist Mandy Silver. Not only do I LOVE my color she is definitely the fastest colorist I've been to. I have a lot of thick and curly hair that in the past has taken 4+ hours to do a full and Mandy does it in half the time. She is fantastic at styling and updo's as well and I would highly recommend her for brides and bridesmaids (especially for people who like the soft and romantic look). She taught me this simple technique with a curling iron to touch up some of my curls that I now use on a daily basis. Gone are the days of washing my hair just because a few areas are frizzy! The thing I love most about going to Mandy is that she genuinely loves making people feel beautiful. Her passion for what she does really shows and that makes the whole experience that much more enjoyable. read more

Love this place!!! I prefer Aveda and tried a few other places in town when I first got to Austin only to be disappointed in overpriced and under qualified colorists. I found Vanity finally and Laura did my partial. It looks fresh and light and like its my own color!! I go to her religiously. The staff are great! The service is fast and super professional and the price is very reasonable. Love my hair! Very highly recommend especially if you're an Aveda girl!! read more

I wish I could give 10 stars! From the second I walked in (which happened to be half an hour late for my appt. on a Sunday) everyone at Vanity was FANTASTIC. I was immediately offered a cold or hot drink and felt totally at home. Despite my thousand apologies for crazy 35 traffic, they were welcoming and understanding. I Vanity on Yelp, and because they were ranked at 4.5 stars (should be 5) I trusted that they would be a great place for my rash decision to cut off 7 inches from my fine brown locks. I was nervous, but when I sat down with Denise I knew it would be great. She had a conference with me before the cut about what I thought I wanted, and even suggested that I do something different- it ended up being the perfect cut for me! Hands down, one of the best haircuts, if not THE best haircut I have ever had. They have great products, all Aveda, and wonderful stylists. Denise stayed open for an extra almost full hour on a Sunday to do the job right just for me and she rocked it. Thank you SO much Vanity Salon, you know I'll be back a million times and will recommend you to everyone! read more

Lynsey is a color guru. Seriously. I had my hair colored in high school, and for the past 10 years I have been trying to dye it back to its natural color to no avail. My natural color is a mousy brown and I typically end up with some chestnut brown that eventually fades to red. It's pretty awful. Lynsey was the first person who has successfully achieved the color I have been wanting for so long! It's been almost a month now and the color has faded beautifully into my natural color. She did a fantastic job matching the color, especially considering I had layers of old color in my hair. The cut was pretty stellar too. read more

Love this salon!! Karlena is amazinggg. She is the first stylist I've had that literally cuts and colors my hair exactly the way I want it- from blonde to dark brown to purple hues. She is so creative with color and always gives me awesome suggestions (never pushy) which I appreciate. Everyone at the salon is super sweet and it's just an overall great experience every time! read more

After years of being dragged to a "family friend" stylist and leaving with nothing but tattered locks and shattered self esteem, I said enough was enough and called it quits with professional cuts. Skip ahead several years later to the present, where I am visiting family in Austin, Texas. I was very much in need of a haircut and decided to brave the salons again. My dad recommended Vanity Salon & Day Spa, as one of his coworkers was also employed there. I called and booked a same-day appointment with Denise. I have never been treated so well! Everyone was polite and made you feel right at home. There are complimentary drinks and a tour when you enter. Each haircut starts off with a wonderfully soothing scalp massage and wash. I felt like Denise listened to everything I asked for, which was a huge change from my past experiences where I received what the hairstylist wanted, not what I did. I left happy, without feeling guilty about the fair price, and with ten-ish less inches of hair. My only regret is that I'm from out of state, so booking a second appointment will be a little tricky! read more

The man who works the front desk is incredibly friendly. I like that the salon is located in an old bungalow. But, I came in for a trim and later I realized that one side of my hair is close to an inch longer than the other. It is noticeable enough that other people have pointed it out. I am certain that if I brought this to their attention, they would fix the issue. But it never should have happened in the first place and is an inconvenience to go back in and remedy such an obvious issue with my haircut. read more

Mandy Silver is simply the best colorist on the planet --her blonde highlights are impeccably perfect. I'll move mountains to get in to see her. I haven't trusted anyone else with my hair since meeting her four years ago. She's reliable, her results are amazing EVERY SINGLE TIME and she's also a wizard with the up-do, with the blow-out, with makeup. She was the stylist who spent an entire Saturday helping me make an amazing (classy) pin-up calendar for my boyfriend --and did my hair and make-up two years later when I married said boyfriend. I will follow her to the ends of the earth. read more

Holly has been my stylist at Vanity for years. The staff has always been so nice and very responsive. I get my glass of wine, use the wifi and chat it up while getting my hair done. My hair always gets rave reviews by friends and family. People stop me buying groceries literally, and ask who does my hair. Thanks for the referral discounts Vanity, I'll keep telling people to come see Holly! read more

I've been going to this salon for a while now. When my last stylist left I switched to Allyson and she is fantastic. A comfortable, unassuming, and lovely converted house with great lighting, friendly staff, and talented stylists. I love that they are an Aveda salon. They also have fun block parties and events from time to time. read more