The Best 18 Hair Salon in San Marcos, TX (part 2)

Shakib Hasan The Mack Lounge is hands down one of the best barber shops in San Marcos The precision, attention to detail, and customer service here are top-notch. No wonder they’re ranking in Google’s 3-Pack! If you’re looking for a sharp cut and a great experience, this is the place to be. Highly recommend

Lexy Aguilar Sydnie has been cutting my husband and all 3 boys hair (ages 9, 7 and 3) since 2020. She is our favorite Barber. She is amazing and her work is impeccable!! 100% on point every time. She’s very professional and her shop is amazing. It feels like family and has a great vibe.

RAQUEL Rae Highly recommend Mac lounge every time I go I go to jdabarber to get my kids haircuts right! My kids love it every time when they get out that chair. Price is just right and My boys get complimented everywhere they go

Jennifer Sitton This place has me so stoked! I have been looking for a place to keep up with my v-style undercut and I definitely found it! The vibe is super chill and as soon as I walked in I was greeted and offered a water or beer while I waited. Moments later Abraham said he could take care of my cut and today it would be no easy feat. I had gone a year without trimming my long top length of my hair and the damage was extensive and I had let my v-style undercut grow out too long as well. A.b ( for short) did not seemed fazed by my mess at all. He was calm kind and asked all the right questions to make sure I was going to get the exact look I was wanting. I have only had 2 other haircuts in my life as good as this one and the ran between $100 and $300 each! A.b only charged me $38 and as I sit here loving how my hair looks and feel I need to send him more than my original tip of $22 because its worth way more! Thank you Mack lounge and A.B you have made a very satisfied customer!

Vasquez Squad Im going to give it 5 stars based on customer service, the cleanliness of salon, friendly staff, quick response to my Google message, and Claudia doing such a good job and giving advice. The ONLY thing Ill say is she might have cut a way MORE than I wanted, and its taking some time to readjust to that. She washed, cut, and styled my hair. It feels much lighter, and rejuvenated at the least. Will more than likely go back to her when its time, but will make sure she doesnt chop off all my hair. Muchas gracias!

Lacey Carnes Love this place! Claudia is an expert. She works well with my fine hair and managed to get me to this beautiful blonde. I naturally have black hair with grays, but it has been dyed red as well so she had a lot to work with but my hair still feels and looks healthy! Highly recommend Claudia.

Cynthia Chapa Amazing service and exactly how I wanted my hair to be cut. Claudia gives good advice on how to take care of my hair. Highly recommend :) (dont mind the patchy haircolor thats on me lol)

Steve Digby Jessica gave me an excellent haircut. I am very pleased. Well worth the price.

Serenety Perez Kelsea / cutsByKel was spectacular! I even went back to her for a second time! She is very kind, accommodating, a great conversationalist, and very professional!! I would recommend her to any and everyone looking for a cut! (both genders) +Prices are also great!

Matthew Hernandez Their booking site completely failed—I selected a date, and it sent me to a completely different one. I arrived at the barbershop and sat there for over 30 minutes before they finally admitted they couldn’t fit me in for hours. After wasting my time, they had the nerve to try upcharging me just to get my beard shaped later. Total incompetence and a complete disregard for customers’ time.

Miguel Salazar Cuts by kel was one of the best cuts I had! She did me right! Not only did she cut my hair very good but she super friendly! If y’all looking for someone to cut your hair I definitely recommend kel she’s the one to do literally best barber!

Melody Rodriguez My boyfriend decided to try a new barbers shop and we both absolutely loved how it turned out!! The environment is great and the barbers are really nice!! Also the shop is very well maintained!

vee bee Brittany is my go to! She always does an amazing job. Followed her from another salon. She’s very knowledgeable and sweet. My hair has never looked and feel so great.

Jacey Sweet I’ve been going to Lisa for a couple of years now, and I can’t recommend her enough! She is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to hair care and takes the time to educate you on everything she’s doing. Whether it’s explaining the products she uses or giving tips for maintaining healthy hair at home, Lisa always makes sure you leave with a better understanding of how to care for your hair. On top of her expertise, Lisa is so kind and sweet. She genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to ensure you feel comfortable and confident. Her attention to detail and warm personality make every visit a pleasure. If you’re looking for someone who truly knows what they’re doing and cares about your hair as much as you do, Lisa is the one!

kendra davis I am always picky who touches my hair. I was going somewhere else in Austin, but I needed something closer to home and open on the weekends, as well as knowing how to do what I wanted done. Well, let me tell you! I am huge on reviews and when I found this place I decided to give it a try. I ended up with Lisa and OMG I am soooo beyond happy I did. This woman is amazing and she does phenomenal work. I didnt think what she did w my hair was possible. I thought it was only possible w movie stars lol. It sounds funny because everytime I had asked to get my hair done this certain way, it never looks anything close to it. My hair is perfect! I highly recommend Ks Cutting Edge and u probably will never go wrong with anyone but Lisa is my girl till she retires. Lol

Cindy Manzano I very much appreciate how Lisa takes care to understand exactly what hair style and length I want. My hair is very curly and a challenge to cut. Ive had two haircuts to-date and have been extremely happy with both outcomes. Lisas friendly disposition is an added bonus.

Taylor Robichaux Oh my gosh I absolutely love my hair color! She perfected my hair EXACTLY what I asked for ! I’m so happy . Good price too.

mohamd rafid It’s a very nice and affordable place, great haircuts for both you and your family, friendly people, highly recommend it

Lenora Sustayta First time at this salon amd.it was great! My hair turned out beautifully and I had a great time with these ladies. Super cozy, and fun! I have found my salon!

Bernice Valdez Best place to get your hair done. (With Valarie Jones) I love my haircut!

Angie Ruiz My visit to Hair Therapy was great Val cut my hair just da way I like it! Thank u Val c u next time Im in town.

David Crow Haircut not as good as going to a legit barber shop. Just the equipment they use is much lower quality. It was a basic cut and still turned out sub par compared to a men’s barbershop.

Alyssa A Got my hair done today from Stefany and I highly recommend her. She did exactly what I was wanting done to my hair and more! Will be going back again!

Chavez Alejandro “Paco” I have tried to get haircut here twice now. I have not scheduled an appointment because on the website in big letters, it says Walk-Ins welcomed. Both times they have said they are fully booked. No one in store, only one person cutting hair and others not. Walk-Ins are not welcomed, so then how do you grow to new clients?

William Luna I’ve been coming to Jana for twenty years. She is a seasoned pro who does it right. And she still has the passion and attention to detail that you want in a person you trust with your look. And even after my hair is cut, I just like her. Jana is always interesting to talk to and easy to support because she just works so hard. Best hair salon in this whole area.

nathaly soldaini ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Update review: Great place and great prices. Ive never had an issue with any of the employees that work here. Everyone is very friendly and gives back helpful and honest feedback. I had Tommi again and she did amazing with my hair. I truly appreciate her honesty about getting bangs at another session since the heat would ruin them and im not huge on styling. This place never disappoints me. 10/10 for anyone

Stephanie Waskow I always have the most relaxing time at Salon Therapy- with Mandy Bayer! The salon is super clean, laid back and comfortable. Mandy works with my busy schedule (and hers) to get me in her chair to work her magic and for me to disengage for some hair therapy! Thank you, Mandy for always being so professional, sweet and treating me with the upmost respect- I love my chair time with you!

CamelliaCornCube It was my first time getting my hair done here and it was great. I had Mandy and she’s a wonderful stylist and conversationalist. I had really long hair and I wanted to cut 2 ft of it for a charity. I showed Mandy a picture reference of how I wanted it styled and she did a damn fine job. I love my new hair and I got a lot of compliments on it. Thank you Mandy ❤️

Jodie Just had my first hair appointment in a year after 8 solid years of terrible salon experiences here in San Marcos. Mandy was absolutely amazing and super talented; she gave me exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend this salon!

Jennifer Bates I had such a wonderful experience with Kim Rhodes. She’s new to town, but has decades of experience and fixed and toned my balayage and gave me a great hair cut. She has a great eye for what looks good and is so pleasant to talk to. Give her a try, I know I’m going to keep going back to her!

Andria Farris Mandy was awesome! She was so friendly and made my daughter so happy! Re-booked!

Val I had an amazing experience getting my first lash lift with Lara! She was so informative, friendly, and made sure to communicate every step of the way. I even received a thoughtful text the next day checking in to see how my lashes were doing! The process was quick and easy, yet so relaxing that I almost dozed off. Lara created the perfect atmosphere with calming music and soothing scents, it felt like a true spa experience and I’m happy with my results. Highly recommend!

Katie Rose Ashley is fantastic, especially if you have curly hair! I typically just ask for a basic trim. My first time at Mink Ashley went into how she cuts curly hair & we talked about ways to enhance my natural hair! It made me so happy to find someone that knows curly hair so well! My hair is looking & feeling the best it has in a long time! Will definitely be back!

natalie ochoa Booked with Jessica P. and she did an absolute phenomenal job!!! She is THE hairstylist to trust ESPECIALLY with colored work!!! Definitely booking with her again

Mary Marable Ashley has been doing my hair for over 3 years now and has never missed once! She is SPOT ON! Her attention to detail and kindness when I hit 5 minutes of traffic to me talking about my stressed out work day are just icing on the cake. She is FABULOUS! Her schedule is worth the wait! I moved out of San Marcos to Houston and still travel to San Marcos to get my hair done— she is that good!

Randi Tindel Jessica did an AWESOME job!!! She took the time to listen to exactly what I wanted!!! She styled my hair Exactly the way I wanted!! WOW! I left the salon feeling Great! Thanks Jessica! You Rock!!!

Erica Hutchings Teagan has been doing my hair for 8-9 years now and I dont trust anyone else! She is a true artist and somehow she manages to make my hair even more beautiful each visit! 10/10 have recommended to all my friends and they all love her too! The entire staff at Top Image is top Tier!

Ybarra Ben Took our daughters here for the first time last week and it was such a great experience they said they never want to go anywhere else. Michelle was amazing with our 11 year old and took great care with her hair. Our 9 year old also decided while sitting there that she wanted her hair done and they acvomadated, thank you Esme for the bond you made with her. Also a huge shoutout to Reagan for helping and putting tensil in their hair. Best salon we have been to.

A G Weve been clients of Top Image Salon for years. Shelly and her team are great at doing hair! We are always treated with respect and our concerns are always heard and honored. Recently, Ive had to leave my elder mother at her appointments alone so I could run some errands. I always feel that she is safe and that all shop employees will make sure she is comfy and has what she needs. Thanks for all you do!

Epperson Baillie “Billie” Ive been to two of the stylists that work here. Both have been amazing. Teagan was my first stylist. She gave me my first pixie cut & Im forever changed because of that. I then went to Phoebe who has mostly done trims but I feel gorgeous after each one. Everyone else who works there that Ive interacted with have been amazingly kind & talented. The ambience of the salon is awesome (especially if youre a recovering emo). Edit: Wanted to leave a note about Esme. She always greets me at the salon and she is so wonderful to talk to on the phone. The absolute sweetest personality. If you are looking for salon where you can receive high quality help around every corner, Top Image Salon is where to go!

marie naomi (Nae) The store/salon manager fixed my hair! Her name is Shelly and she stayed after hours to fix my hair. She was a very sweet outgoing person! I enjoyed my time there, she made me feel very welcomed and she was easy to talk to and just has such a kind heart. i would definitely go back! I will recommend this place to family and friends! Thank you so much!

Robert Ford Wonderful value. Quick, affordable and quality haircut!! Sophia is an incredible human being too.

william dominguez Great cut. And affordable

Diego De La Cruz I asked for mid high fade and leave the top alone. A couple of minutes later she cutes the top. Not only she ignores what I said she goes on and says this style looks better but yet ignores the customers Hair Choice. And when I called her out on it that she cutes the top she says I didnt I cute the poofiness which aka the top of my head. Never again going back dont listen and trys to leave haircut messed up when customers trys to confront her she says no its fine perfect but its not.

Harish Kumar She is a wonderful person and excellent hair stylist, Worth the price you pay.

Harish Kumar She is a wonderful person and excellent hair stylist, Worth the price you pay.

Teresa Graugnard I have called 2x a week for the last 5 weeks, I have not had a return call. Does anyone know if they are still in business?

Kathy Collier Had a spa medi and pedi was super welcoming and enjoyed the experience

Heather Dyer This place is great!! Locally/ Family owned :) happy to support this small business!!! Sam gave me the BEST pedicure and they are doing so much to keep safe! Ionic cleansing in the air conditioner and only one customer at a time. So relaxing!!! Great massage - since Sam also is a massage therapist!! This is your go to place for hair nails waxing eyelashes YOU name it! This mom and daughter duo will get you in lala land before you know it! Spoilt yourself, and go to Isanze!

Maria Evans Two of my daughters (18 & 7 yr old) have been getting their hair cut, colored. My soon to be 18 year old got her updo done here and her make up for prom, they did an outstanding job! When my new born is ready for her first hair cut, we will be taking her here also. We dont trust anyone else!

Nancy Mowen So friendly and professional!! My 73 year old brother with Parkinson’s was treated with respect and like an old friend though this was his first time going!! Very nice haircut and beard trim. Reasonable prices. Highly recommend!!!

Jose Ramon Porras Gotta say this one little eye popping barber shop! I mean Im not super, super picky on a haircut but I do like for it to be somewhat spot on and David Silva sure did a good job! And thats speaking highly towards an old school barber and aside of that very friendly! First time meeting him and sparked a conversation with me like he had known me forever! Highly recommend anyone looking for a good cut!

Andrew R. Best barber shop hands down the Silva family is AWESOME!! The family has been cutting my hair since I was a young kid! Great vibe, awesome haircuts.

daniel rinehart The wait time was long but one barber on a Sunday I expected that. But it was worth the time a little more pricey than what I’m used to in Houston but definitely worth every penny David took his time and made sure you liked your cut. I will definitely return again

ARTHUR Woodrow David is an excellent barber! I retired as a barber after 38 yrs in San Antonio Tx David Silva cuts my hair. His brother is also an excellent barber.

Nikolette Moffit Yesterday was my first time going to this salon and I had a great experience. Denny cut my hair and Im in love with it. Shes cool and does great work.

M Vega Cyndi worked very hard and did awesome quality work coloring my teenage daughters hair pink. We had a situation beyond anyones control that interrupted the hair appointment, but this place made sure we were taken care of, and they made everything right for us (even though it wasnt their problem and they didnt have to). Cyndi and the staff there are all great. My daughter is really happy with her hair. Thank you Cyndi et al.

Nicole Wade Ive been getting my hair done by Cyrell for the last six years and I will never let anyone other than Cyrell touch my hair. She definitely knows what shes doing and does everything she can to keep hair healthy. Before I met Cyrell, my hair was damaged by other stylists constantly. She took the time to properly fix my hair and recommended some great products. As a result, my hair is now beautiful and healthy. Not to mention, she always does more than a great job at any color she does. She is extremely talented and very educated about hair. The salon is so beautiful, clean, organized and unique. I highly recommend visiting the salon and Cyrell. You will not be disappointed.

Britt Stewart I have been getting my hair done from Cyrell since the inception of her career. To say it has only been amazing and gotten better is an understatement. I’ve had my hair almost every natural to unnatural color and back again and feel like a renewed person every time! My hair always feels healthier after and still grows so quick. Every time I’m at an appointment I feel like I’m in a comfortable and unique setting with a friend. Cyrell is much more than a hair stylist...she’s The Hair Goddess. She always puts her great skill which is internationally certified and great personality into each appointment. Not only is Cyrell highly trained but she has various stylists slaying underneath her that would be happy to assist your needs! If you’re ready for an epic hair experience then Hair By Love Salon is the place for you.

Jacob Carpenter Ben was the first hairstylist I met to take the time to teach me how to manage my wavy hair. He did an incredible job and you can tell hes passionate about his work.

Texas Ed I made a 12 noon appointment with Ben one week in advance. I arrived for the appointment 10 minutes early and Ben was not at the salon. I waited 5 to 10 minutes and he was a no show so I left. I received a text later that said he had "run an errand". This shows that he places little importance to punctuality. This was my first and last experience with this shop.

Rachel Starnes Jessica A. is amazing! She cuts my hair the way I want it every time and makes you feel at home! I wish I could give more stars for her because she is truly incredible. Highly recommend!

Fred & Dina Martinez Ben did an amazing job on my long lifeless hair he gave me a makeover to a pixie cut that I wanted with highlights. AMAZING skill set!! Best cut Ive had ever. Would recommend for womens services and men as he also does my husband and son. But last Fiday I went in for first time and had my makeover. Highly recommended Ben!!

Shari Hulshof On recommendation from a neighbor, I set an appointment and was scheduled with Ben. I was so pleasantly surprised at the specificity of his approach! My hair is thinning and fine and his care suggestions were great! He steered me away from what I went in for, and came out with a precision haircut and a lovely coloring that has been very easy to maintain for the past 4 mornings! Ben is kind, engaging and has a good sense of humor as well as a broad knowledge of his craft!

Melanie Irish I was referred here by a friend. I got my hair cut here twice, and was very happy with how it came out. After that I started feeling like I didnt matter. When your appointment is blown off because a quick getaway is more important, and then you keep getting told that the schedule is booked and you have to wait. Meanwhile over a month has gone by and your hair keeps looking worse and worse. Then youre passed off to the other hairdressers. One of them gets back to you the next day saying, she is booked, and the other hairdresser never gets back to you at all. Please dont waste your time going here. Your business wont matter.

Sabra Carruthers Sophia is the literally the best! Been cutting my entire family’s hair for over 15 years!

Juanita Covarrubias Pearl is the best! She cares about my curly hair and is the only one I trust to cut my curls! Great group of ladies and fun, relaxed environment.

Yvonne Aguilar Absolutely loved Sophia! She did a great job on my hair, took her time, and gave me great hair advice!

Millie Parash Be aware, extremely rude when answering the phone and in person: Obviously, an owner mindset wouldnt rudely hang up the phone **twice** scaring off future customers just because she said “she didn’t understand you”, and when you walk into the business, in disbelief that its the owner who answered you, confused by the 4.8 stars that took you to contact this business in the first place, she, who calls herself "the owner", realizing that you are the same person she mistreated on the phone a few minutes before, asks you to walk close to her so that the other customers do not hear what she just did to you, and when you refuse she asks you and your son **in the most humiliating way** to leave the place. That morning, my teenage son, a high school student, was looking for a walk-in haircut. The 4.8 stars recommending this business prompted us to make the first call, the second call, and our visit to the business in disbelief to alert the owners. In the current times we live in and thanks to the Internet, you cant act so mean to citizens of your community and get away with it hoping to maintain your high starts levels. I pray that whoever decides to approach this business will not be treated so badly. In our case, before calling, we did not get to read at the bottom of the “reviews” on this page where another person from our community also has complained of the same rudeness.

Vincent Newberry It’s a bummer that someone actually posted a 1 star review for this place for not taking walk ins, even without experiencing the 5+ star treatment you get when you do take the time to schedule an appointment. If you want a 1 star experience at a place that takes walk-in’s, please do that, but if you want a place run by a family that will treat you like family and you the time and attention you deserve and at a reasonable price… then go here. You’re not just another face and another dollar with Danny, Barbara and Jason or anyone else that works here, they treat you well, do a fantastic job and earn your repeat business for sure. Had the person that left a 1 star review scheduled an appointment they would have experienced it themselves. I am speaking as a long time customer.

Alex Great haircut from Jason, highly recommended if you want a budget friendly good haircut. They only accept cash but do have an ATM if needed. Also as of writing this review it is appointment only no walk ins.

Kerry McIlhaney No walkin availability per sign on the door; that would be a handy bit of info to include here. Cut might be fine cant comment on that.

bleesdo This place is great! Family owned and operated. Everyone is very nice. Vivian did an amazing job and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday is senior citizens discount(over age 60). Downtown location. During Covid restrictions, appointment only, but usually walk ins welcome.

Ivan Castro Great facility, be patient on the weekends and youll be rewarded with a good movie/Fresh Prince of Bel-Air episodes as well as a great cut. I personally go to Jason, his attention to detail is second to none, but all barbers are very capable. Small town feel,great staff, and enjoy some good laughs. I recommend coming early, and a nice tip for the hard work they put in.

Amanda Dunlap Same day service was very convenient! Accepted walk ins and my stylist was very friendly and very knowledgeable & did my hair exactly how I wanted!

Ben Delgado I started using Ray over three years ago . Back then she was operating out of Buda. Followed Ray to Kyle for a great hair cut. Now my mother inl law uses Ray as well. Worth the little ride from Austin.

Edgar Mirian is here! She is amazing at what she does. I came in with an idea and an image and she made it happen. If you have something in mind and no one is willing to do it, Call/Txt Mirian to make your next appointment.

Dave Parry Comfortable funky little location with good parking. Ray has cut my hair for eight years and has never let me down once. Great haircuts for reasonable prices.

Christina Culbertson My favorite hair place to go to when I’m in town. Maria listens to what you want and masters it every single time! If you’re still looking for a hair salon in town, this is the place! And their prices are very reasonable. $25 for a haircut is a steal! And I love that walk ins are welcome since I hate making appts, always been a last minute person.

Garcia Mary Alice (M.A.) I absolutely love Mrs. Griselda! She did an amazing job! Shes so professional and very friendly. Mind you Shes self-taught. Of course, shes certified but she has amazing raw talent. I feel so runway ready!

Leydjenne Carter Griselda is super skilled at her craft, kind, and speedy! She’s given me the best haircuts I’ve ever had (for my wavy/curly hair). Not only that, but she also prices her services fairly! If youre looking for an excellent hairdresser, visit Razzor’s Edge, you will not regret it!

Summer Goetz This was my first time getting a haircut at a salon and it was a wonderful experience! Griselda is very very sweet and is knowledgeable about hair. She has been in the business for about 20 years and her expertise shows! I felt very welcomed in her salon and enjoyed my experience. Left feeling super great. Her salon is cash only but she accepts Zelle and there is an ATM next door.

Caitlyn Conboy Best haircut Ive ever had. I feel like I can never move again; because Griselda is the only person I ever want to cut my hair. I was growing out a pixie and she cut my hair perfectly to facilitate the process. I almost want to keep it as short as it is because it looks so good. But Im sure when I go in again in a few weeks it will look just as good slightly longer. Shes fantastic and deserves to get tons of customers.