21 places to find the best barbershops, hair, and nail salons in Austin
This aesthetic new salon is a larger space for the Mirror Mirror team. | Photo by Melissa Glynn
In terms of personal style, Austinites are on the cutting edge, so they need hair and nail salons that match.
Don’t worry, we’ve found 21 local spots to help get anyone prepped, groomed, painted, and primed. Many of these shops came highly recommended by our readers and Instagram followers.
Hair salons
Mirror Mirror Salon, 2721 Perseverance Dr. | Mirror Mirror is on a mission to reduce beauty industry waste, which includes a foil and packaging recycling program, all in an upscale atmosphere.
Something Natural Hair, 110 E. Anderson Ave., Ste. #600, Round Rock | Specializing in natural hair and curly hair, this salon has its own vegan-friendly haircare line made specifically for folks with textured tresses.
Visit Vinyl Beauty Bar if you want to feel as fabulous as this photo looks.
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Photo by Tatiana Amelia Photography
Vinyl Beauty Bar, 2400 E. Cesar Chavez St., Unit #312 | Get the rockstar treatment at this salon that does it all — hair styling, nail services, sugaring, massages, facials, and more — in a space that promotes local musicians + artists.
Barbershops
Avenue Barbershop, 1710 S. Congress Ave. | This (cash only) shop has been trimming hair and beards with care since 1933, and has eight stylists to choose from.
Finley’s Barbershop, multiple locations | With a focus on rebuilding a classic, upscale barbershop, Finley’s seeks to provide a luxurious personal grooming experience for men.
SHED Barber and Supply, multiple locations | “Austin’s Neighborhood Barber” offers traditional men’s services done right, and they’ll do it all while offering you a cold one.
A custom set from Dare Devil Nails is sure to turn heads and wow.
Dare Devil Nails, 902 E. 5th St. | Artist Amy Massicott is here to make your nail dreams come true (appointment only, of course) by putting together jaw-dropping sets that are as unique as the person they’re attached to.
Gel by June, 1600 E. Riverside Dr., Ste. #123 | Look no further for a quality gel manicure, whether you want something simple or a custom design, but don’t forget to make an appointment first.
The 24th Annual International Soul 2 Sole Tap Festival | Now-Sunday, June 23 | Times vary | Austin Ventures Studio Theatre, 2015 E. Riverside Dr., Austin | $35 | Put on your dancing shoes and learn some tap dancing from world-renowned professionals at this festival.
Thursday, June 20
Third Thursday: Retro Game Night | Thursday, June 20 | 5-7 p.m. | Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin | $13 | Explore the museum after-hours, listen to a live DJ spin beats, and play games that induce nostalgia.
“Emma” | Thursday, June 20-Sunday, June 30 | Times vary | Austin Playhouse (West Campus), 405 W. 22nd St., Austin | $24 | This Jane Austen classic about a matchmaker extraordinaire is coming to the stage.
Friday, June 21
Bands in Bloom: Passiflora | Friday, June 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | Free | Grab a cold one and relax to some live music in the Mabel Davis Rose Garden.
Go Skate Day with Fat Tony, Gus Baldwin | Friday, June 21 | 7:30-11:59 p.m. | Empire Control Room & Garage, 606 E. 7th St., Austin | Free | Bring your friends and your board for live music, drink specials, and games at this No Comply event.
Summer Solstice Sunset Goat Yoga | Friday, June 21 | Jester King Brewing, 13187 Fitzhugh Rd., Austin | $25 | Celebrate the start of astronomical summer by connecting to nature, 75 mini goats, and a craft brew.
Juneteenth — a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Honor this holiday + celebrate Black culture with the help of our Juneteenth events guide.
Open
Gyro ‘bout to get hungry — Greek food-focused food truck Atlas Sandwich is now open. Serving up slow-roasted lamb, hoagies, whipped ricotta, and more, the traveling truck’s location can currently be found on Instagram but will set up shop at 916 W. 23rd St. starting in early July. (Eater Austin)
Festival
Music makes us lose control. The Hot Summer Nights lineup is officially here, bringing 125 acts to 14 stages in the Red River Cultural District free of charge. View the lineup and start planning your Thursday, July 18–Saturday, July 20 weekend.
Transit
CapMetro will run limited service on the Red Line commuter rail ahead of Austin FC’s match against LAFC today. Service for most stations will not be available until the afternoon, so plan accordingly.
Travel
Delta Air Lines will launch a nonstop flight to Harlingen — just a stone’s throw from South Padre Island — in South Texas starting this fall. The flight will begin service on Monday, Oct. 7. (KVUE)
Number
Three. That’s how many “Don’t Block the Box” tickets were issued in Austin last year, compared to 109 in 2018. More than 200 signs about the policy are posted around the city, but the citation decrease can partially be attributed to Austin Police Department staff shortages. (KUT)
Edu
Round Rock High School’s Dragon Band is heading to England to perform in London Band Week, Tuesday, June 25-Sunday, June 30. The group is the first American high school band invited to participate. (KVUE)
Tech
Lakeway city leaders unanimously approved an agreement with Google to start setting up Google Fiber infrastructure. Lakeway will join Cedar Park in receiving the high-speed internet service sometime in 2025. (KVUE)
Sports
The NFL roster is filling out for the upcoming season and the Cowboys just signed linebacker Willie Harvey Jr. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Show
“The Lehman Trilogy,” winner of 5 Tony® Awards, is now on stage at ZACH Theatre through July 7. Portraying the captivating saga of the Lehman family from their 1844 arrival in New York to the dramatic collapse of Lehman Brothers 163 years later, it’s a can’t-miss show. See showtimes + buy tickets.*
Beauty
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Travel
✈️ Hit the skies
Fly away on one of these nonstop flights out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
If Cancún doesn’t look like paradise, we don’t know what does. | Photo by Jonathan Ross via Getty Images
Looking for a getaway to kick off summer travel season? You’ve reached your destination.
There’s nothing quite like a layover-free flight to really maximize your vacation, so we found some that you can hop on at AUS.
Charleston | Southwest Airlines | Lose yourself at one of many beaches or anywhere else in this port city, which was founded in 1670 and is surrounded by historic architecture.
Cozumel | Southwest Airlines | This Mexican island is a popular cruise port, so there are plenty of beaches and lots to do.
I consider myself to be a bit of a local music fanatic, so I’m really excited about the new Hot Summer Nights lineup. If you haven’t yet seen Foxtales or The Tiarras yet, this is your sign.
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