Vanity Salon & Day Spa
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 482-8573
03/10/2008 Posted by daria329
I haven't reviewed on Citysearch before, but I feel the need to say a few things about Vanity Salon, and specifically about Holly. Let me first say that I, like many others, have struggled with trying to find a salon that I liked enough to revisit. Since moving to Austin in 2004, I must have been to at least 10 different salons. About a year and a half ago, I read about Vanity on Cityseach. My last haircolor appointment was a disaster, and I was beginning to feel that my expectations were too high and that perhaps I was doomed to have crappy hair forever. That all changed upon my visit to Vanity. First of all, the salon is in a cute, unpretentious little bunglow. It has sort of an edgy, funky feel to it, but at the same time it's very relaxed and cozy. Everyone is very nice. No snobbery here like in so many other salons I've been to. They always offer water, coffee, et cetera. They don't have those crazy policies I've seen at other salons, where they keep your credit card on file and charge you if you're late or if you have to cancel last minute. Anyway, what really keeps me going back to Vanity is Holly. She really listens and does what I ask her to do. She sees what I'm going for when I describe what I want or bring a picture, and she does it exactly how I ask -but better!!! At my last appointment a couple weeks ago, I wanted to change things up a little with my cut, but I told her I didn't really know what I wanted. To just take some length off and shape it, and do whatever she thought. It ended up being one of the best haircuts I've ever had. I also told her I wanted to go a little blonder with my highlights for summer, and she has this gift of knowing the exact shade that compliments my skin tone. On top of being a talented professional, she is a pleaure to chat with while she works her magic on your hair. All in all, I recommend that anyone looking for a great salon go to Vanity and, if possible, make an appointment with Holly. Your hair will thank you!
Pros: Great service and value; pleasant atmosphere
Cons: Only that I live in North Austin and Vanity is off S. Lamar!
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