Topaz Salon

Paul is the Best Colorist I've Ever Had/Best in Austin

by DelilahBirkenstock at Citysearch

I am at that certain age where I'm deciding between a nice silver with lowlights, so I went to see Paul, because I was tired of that flat, harsh dark look so many women my age have, and that I had.

I went in with three inches of silver roots (very pretty actually) and about four or five inches of the nastiest green/red/splotchy out of a box brown. Seriously hideous.

I went out of there with perfect hair- better looking than when I was a true brunette back in my teens.

Let me just sum up why I will never go to anyone else, and if he retires, why I'll just let my silver hair grow out:

1. He truly, truly, truly knows the science of hair color. He knew precisely what my original color was, even though it was covered over with silver hair (I had a little original left) and covered over with nasty Walmart dye.

2. He studied my coloring and assured me that if I wasn't ready to go grey, he would do it right so that it wasn't harsh or unnatural looking that would clash with my age or complexion.

3. He discussed my options and when I was indecisive, I knew that he knew what he was talking about and trusted him to make a decision about what shade combination would look best .

4. He took three hours to do my hair. I had over one hundred foils on my head when he was finished in about three or four different shades (I have chin length hair).

I'm telling you, this guy really, really, really knows what he is doing.

Besides that, he's a freaking perfectionist. He even has his own choice of lighting above his booth so that he can see the true color of your hair.

So, I expected to and was prepared to pay close to three hundred dollars or more for all this highlighting, lowlighting and color correction. It was about half that.

We worked out a doable maintenance plan, I came home and I can genuinely say that my hair is beautiful. There is dimension, body, beautiful highlights and lowlights where they should be.

I usually look in the mirror after a dye job and simply regret not having my old, sixteen year old brunette hair. But today, I can say my hair looks better now. Honestly.

Paul has got my vote as the best, most knowledgeable and meticulous hair colorist I've used in thirty years of messing with my hair.

Detailed Perfectionist, Yet Never A Bore

by peach lassi at Citysearch

I have a very frustrating cowlick and needed to look good for a family reunion/wedding (or regret the millions of photos later on). Jacquie Nguyen was a pleasant surprise. She does not cut any corners while perfecting the details of your style, and she was particularly creative with my cowlick--making it more of a highlight when I see it in the mirror now rather than something that refuses to be styled. She is professional, but also will be upfront if necessary. I like leaving the place knowing I got my money's worth! Good feeling.

Selena Weiss - Miracle Worker :)

by sunshine bomb at Citysearch

Selena Weiss is amazing! I had a major hair issue...I had seen a stylist elsewhere and she seriously messed up my color trying to turn brown into blonde. When she tried to correct it from minor brass, it turned into MAJOR brass. It literally looked like I had an orange blob on the top of my head (a co-worker said it looked like I rubbed lemon on my head then leaned toward the sun). The back of my head didn't get colored and remained dark (compared to the orange color on the top it was HORRIBLE) and there were orangeish blonde chunky streaks on the side of my hair. Can you say tiger? Needless to say, I was having a 911 hair emergency. I got Selena's information from a friend and contacted her for help. She immediately set an appointment for me on her day off (Sunday). When I showed up the salon was SO cute...very relaxing...and fortunately next to a starbucks ;). Selena checked out my disaster and knew exactly what to do. The orange blob is now a nice shade of light blonde with lowlights (what I originally wanted) and the back of my head matches the front. The chunks are gone replaced by natural looking highlights. What a lifesaver! Seriously! I will not let anyone else touch my hair from here on out! Thanks SO MUCH, Selena!!!

Nice salon, Aydrian is a pro!

by DigitalMortal at Citysearch

Topaz has a cool atmosphere, and you get a free beverage for showing up!

Getting your hair cut by Aydrian Rayda will be the highlight of your day.

She's a cool person who will understand you when you describe your perfect haircut. She also gives awesome suggestions if you're not sure what you want.

I feel relaxed in her hands knowing she's going to make me look good.

Aydrian is amazing! Best cut/color and head massage

by perkinsch at Citysearch

I went to Aydrian recently and loved her! My cut and color were great and just what I wanted but better! I know I'm going to keep going back to her. What I really loved more than my perfect bangs that hit in just the right spot and the gray covering brilliant brown hair color was the most AMAZING SHAMPOO AND HEAD MASSAGE OF MY LIFE! I left the salon the happiest ever had.