Jose Luis Salon

Katie Austin at Jose Luis is amazing! She did a partial highlight, base bump, and an awesome cut on me when I last saw her. I highly recommend her if you are looking for someone to freshen up your look! You won’t regret her working her magic on you.

Katie Austin is phenomenal. She’s been doing my hair for a year and half now, and is hands down the best colorist I’ve ever had. She does such a great job of making you feel and look gorgeous. My hair has never looked better. Thanks, Katie!

I have visited a couple of salons in Austin and this one is by far my favorite. Katie took great care of me. My color was perfectly done. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my hair the way I do Katie!

This salon is gorgeous and everyone is so nice! Katie Austin is amazing hairstylist and it always turns out better than I envision! She is so great at balayage and ombré, always knows exactly what I want!

This salon is AMAZING! The entire staff is extremely sweet and welcoming.
Katie Austin is my stylist at Jose Luis and she is incredible! She is easily a 5-​star colorist and extremely friendly. If you are looking for any type of coloring/​highlights she is who you want to see!

Bottom line: I’m as picky as they come, and Stevie executed what I wanted perfectly. Literally perfectly.
This salon and boutique is for anyone and everyone. All smiling faces and great vibes the entire time I was there. The boutique has beautiful jewelry that varies from small and simple to bold and edgy. The stylist I got just by random was Stevie. He is the sweetest southern guy with an Austin edge. He was careful to understand exactly the cut I wanted, he gave me an awesome head and neck massage, made great conversation, and executed the cut I wanted perfectly. I have THICK hair that is DRY and DAMAGED as can be. I am as picky as they come as to who puts scissors to my hair. This guy is very experienced in the hair game and knew exactly what to do. I’m a nanny/​student with a small income, but I can tell you right now that I will not go to anyone else now. The price is worth it TRUST ME.

This new JL location is beautiful! It has a gorgeous storefront and all sorts of enticing goodies in its boutique, which I only got to briefly peruse.
All the staff were super friendly and accommodating as soon as I arrived. I got there slightly early for my haircut and hardly had to wait to see my stylist, Stevie Hernandez!
Stevie is indeed a master stylist and here’s why, in my opinion:
— we chatted extensively before he took his scissors to my overgrown locks (to which I have an emotional attachment)
— he asked all the important questions like, how do you usually part it? What products do you use and how often? How does your hair react to certain products?
— he told me his plan before cutting anything, and he told me what he was doing at each step and and why.
— the cut he gave me works for my life. He told me how to style it to make it do the thing I want, and it’s still long enough that if I don’t have time for styling, I can just like it up on top of my head.
— he’s a GREAT story teller and makes you feel like family sitting in his chair.
Will definitely be back (and soon! Because now I want color)

I started getting my hair done by Rachel Lynn Carr a few years ago in Pittsburgh. She was very talented, I believe she has won several awards for her styling work. She moved to Austin, so when I was there I naturally looked her up. I’m not really a creative type, so I always just ask Rachel to make my hair look good. She has never failed to deliver! She is a real artist, spending as much time as it takes to get your hair absolutely perfect. No shortcuts. Very strong attention to detail, and a real eye for how to make my uncooperative hair work for me.
I am always hesitant to let anyone else work on my hair. I can’t recommend Rachel highly enough — if you care about the way you look, she is the only choice. Friendly, passionate, talented, personable, and meticulous — everything you could ever want in a stylist, Rachel is a true gem.

This salon is gorgeous and so is my hair thanks to Nancy! I am a blonde and my color was brassy. My balayage highlights are perfection. Not a pinch of brass in sight on this head. Now my hair actually matches my skin tone.
Nancy put me at ease with her confidence and outgoing and happy demeanor. The haircut she gave me was just as fabulous as the color. This girl knows how to layer! I have very thick hair and takes someone who isn’t timid to get in there and make a difference. Nancy knows what she is doing and I am thrilled to have found her. I recommend her 100%.

I absolutely love this location. The atmosphere is vibrant and classy, and it has an incredibly chic style. I feel welcomed every time I come in. The salon is very clean. Stevie Hernandez is my stylist, and he’s amazing! He makes me feel so comfortable; he always makes sure to understand exactly what I want before working his magic. By far my favorite salon as well as my favorite stylist.

Rachel Lynn Carr!
I’m an Asian male who has never been to a salon nor had a full bleach and color job.
Inspired by Justin Bieber’s hair from his music for What Do You Mean, I decided it was time to go on a hair journey with the only person I’ve ever met that I’d trust to take me on said journey.
Rachel is talented, caring, and passionate. She warned me that the bleach might hurt (but it didn’t), and she took her time using a blend of different products to get me a natural, yet eye-​catching color with plenty of dimension and style. I also had a great trim and a great time talking to her.
The salon itself is clean and professional, has a friendly staff, tons of parking, and is in a great location (next to Alamo Drafthouse).
Go here and get your hurr did by Rachel :)

I am a guy in a new city and did not know where I should get my haircut. After asking a few co-​workers I was told Jose Luis was a very good salon and I would not be disappointed… and they were right! Nancy is who cut my hair and I couldn’t be happier with it. She did exactly what I asked and even helped give me more texture. Will definitely be coming back.

I’ve been seeing Theresa Przybyla for about 6 years and am FINALLY getting around to shouting out my love for her! She is so talented, so creative and so easy and fun to talk with. I recently decided to make a big change with a drastic cut and full balayage. Would never have considered going to anyone but her and WOW, I love the results even more than I hoped I would. I get compliments DAILY. She’s a master and I can’t wait to go back for more!

Stevie Hernandez is an amazing stylist. I’ve had three haircuts with him since moving to Austin a year ago, and I continue to be impressed. I am allergic to scented products and he always remembers and makes a point to find things that give great results without the perfume.
He can handle anything you want, whether you’re white, Asian, Latin, African –descent. I called the Salon and asked if they had someone who could do a Dominican/​Puerto-​Rican style blow out and trim. I am mixed race and find that is the best approach to my hair. Stevie is a master stylist who recently relocated to Texas after working in Miami. He had done lots of curly, curly hair– Jewish and Caribbean clients especially. As soon as he took the brush and turned on the blow dryer, I knew he was in complete control of his craft and would give me an amazing cut. I have friends who are still flying to New York City for their haircuts. People, stop the madness, this guy is the real deal, right here in Austin at a chic, new, fabulous salon.

I have been to Jose Luis, at their new location on Lamar, twice now. I have the most incredible stylist. His name is Stevie Hernandez and he certainly deserves his master stylist title. He took my almost shoulder length hair and gave me the absolutely cutest, best pixie cut I have ever had. We had a very thorough consultation. He listened to what I was saying and really got it right, the first time.
I recently moved to Austin, from the east coast, and had no idea where to go for my hair. Clearly making the choice to do a dramatic change made this decision even more difficult. So, I am doubly blessed to have not only found a reputable, professional salon… but also the best stylist!
Stevie will take wonderful care to give you exactly what you want and you will leave looking and feeling your best.

The absolute worst hair cut ever. I’m writing this review in tears over the hideous hair cut I received yesterday. Stevie had no clue what he was doing, tried to upsell me on every product & service and chopped my long hair to some gross uneven haircut from hell. Now I’m taking 3x the recommended dosage of Biotin to correct his horrible mistake. I can’t believe it. My hair was so long. I’m so sad and upset over this. He ruined my hair. Never go to this salon. Period.

Callie Driskilll !!
For over a year she maintained and worked with my daughter’s very, very long, heavy hair, helping her take care of it and keep it healthy… and when my daughter was ready, she listened, had a long consultation, looked up pictures on an i-​pad, carefully verified exactly what she wanted… and proceeded to execute a technically challenging, masterful cut.
The cut «grew out» beautifully and is my daughter’s pride and joy, she revels in the way she feels with her hair. I am impressed with Callie’s ability to combine technical skill with artistic ability. I highly recommend her!
In addition, the salon is a lovely place and you leave with a great «salon experience.»

Theresa! I’ve been her client for several years, but this was my first time to the brand-spankin’-new South Lamar location. She always works magic with my hair. Not only do I leave the salon looking gorgeous, her haircuts somehow stay fresh for at least two or three months, which, as an often-​cash-​strapped small business owner, I appreciate with my whole heart — er – head of hair.
The new location is lovely! Easy parking in the garage, the same friendly hospitality inside, with drinks and snacks, and gorgeous décor. (Seriously, did I spot a chunk of gold-​wire-​wrapped amethyst inside a gigantic crystal-​crusted geode? Beautiful and energetically effective!) They were even playing «Edward Scissorhands» on their unobtrusive TV (I promise that the TV does not give off a sports bar vibe), which led to a very important and possibly 30-​years-​too-​late question… how does he pee?
Needless to say, Theresa is an engaging, lovely, talented human who is comfortable with both conversation and silence, which can be rare in a stylist. She even taught me a trick to curl my hair with a flat iron today!
Highly recommended!

I have been a client of Mandy’s for about two years now and today was my first time at the new South Lamar Salon. I always have a great experience with Mandy. She does a great job of listening to what I’m visioning for myself as well as uses her artistic talent to give me a chic, fresh cut. Even when I am not sure of what I want, Mandy knows what to ask and is able to come up with a plan/​style that satisfies the look I am going for.
On a side note, the overall experience as Mandy’s client is wonderful. She is personable, kind, and outgoing. I always enjoy our visits — lots of laughter and good stories are shared.
The new salon is modern and fun, and the surrounding areas make for a great happy hour meet up with your significant other or group of friends.
I appreciate the boutique area, but miss the comfortable waiting area that the original location had. I was somewhat unsure what to do while I waited for my appointment and felt a little pressured to shop. The items are cute and of various prices, but I would like to be able to relax a little more while I wait.

I had been a regular client at the W. 6^th location before but recently switched to the new location on S. Lamar right next to Alamo Draft House.
Roxi (Roxana), masterfully (and for some reason quickly) executes men’s haircuts. At times I have no idea what I am looking for and she always leads me down the right path. She seems to have a finger on the pulse of men’s fashion.
Also, I have a busy schedule and get stressed out like the rest of us. When I know I am getting a haircut on a given date with Roxi, I know I have something to look forward to – that is, the hair looks fantastic… every time without fail. Even if she suggests something more edgy that I am used to.
After talking to some others in the salon, one her specialties is women’s curly hair. If thats you, I say call it in!