Innu Hair Salon

11/08/09

Outstanding Hair Salon

by Jane Austin at Citysearch

I have tried 4 other salons since moving to Austin 2 1/2 years ago. Nothing in my experience here or in Houston compares to Innu. The salon is open early (8:00 am) and on Mondays! The decor is lovely and the place is simply immaculate. I have never seen such attention to detail. They even have foot stools for when you are sitting under the dryer, if you are short and your feet dangle. There are discreetly placed pamphlets, in the rest room, on issues such as eating disorders and domestic violence. None of the usual obnoxious "prima dona" personalities in the stylists. I use Alexis for cut and color highlights, every 8 weeks. She is phenomenal and corrected the orange brassiness that every other stylist I had used here ultimately caused, despite my complaints. Reasonably priced. Definitely a cut above the rest.

• Pros: Hours, immaculate salon, great cut & color
• Cons: No cons. Every detail attended to.

05/14/09

Really amazing and affordable!!!

by bajn at Citysearch

I'm really particular about my hair. I usually keep it long but I went in to have a lot of it cut off for the first time in awhile and the stylist (sheila) was amazing.

My hair looks wonderful and she was comforting and easy to work with. She really listened to what I wanted and the cut came out great.

The salon is really pretty, and the people are great (they called me a cab! and hurried with check out so i wouldnt have to pay to have for the wait).

$40 (w/ tax and tip) for a shampoo, cut, style, massage, and an overall wonderfully relaxing experience -- this place is a steal. I'd definitely give them a try.

• Pros: friendly staff, great stylist, free drink massage & samples
• Cons: hard to get to by bus and cabs are expensive :(

01/09/09

Talented Sylists, Great Zen Atmosphere, Socially Responsible

by mizblac at Citysearch

I have been going to Innu for years and I still look forward to every visit. It makes me feel good to be greeted immediately and offered a beverage when I arrive. After I get a consultation with my stylist, I'm treated to a wonderfully aromatic shampoo with a relaxing scalp massage that just makes my day. Love the design of the salon (and the private patio). It offers the perfect balance of energy and peacefulness. Great artwork too.

To me, it's important that the stylists receive ongoing education. That means that I can always feel confident about my cut and coloring with any stylist, even if my usual person is unavailable. I can count on every visit being pleasant and satisfying no matter who I see. They're ALL just that good - and that caring. It's a real confidence booster to know that it's essential to them that I look nice.

Hair services are not inexpensive these days, but you really do get good value at Innu. Because the stylists are so skilled, cuts look good longer. My bangs grow out before the rest of my hair does, so I just come in for a free trim to keep my hair looking fresh until my next appointment.

Innu gives back to the community too. Take a look at the list of agencies that they support because it's amazing. A salon with a social conscience. Imagine that.

I wouldn't consider going anywhere else.

• Pros: skilled, fashion forward stylists
• Cons: might have to wait for an appointment if you're set on a particular stylist