Maximum FX Salons

It’s always a treat to go to MFX. Jessica and Javier are fantastic but the entire staff is top notch! It’s all about you from the moment you walk in the door until the moment you leave. I’ve been a loyal client for 10+ years and love supporting a local Austin business. Give them a try, you won’t be disappointed!

I would give Molly and Jessica 100 stars if I could!
I first started seeing Molly for haircuts and from the very first time I got in her chair, she has given me exactly what I want. Sometimes, I don’t even know what I want but she somehow gives me something perfect every time! I have showed her a picture from Pinterest before and she was able to make it look just like the picture — that never happens! Sabrina has also cut my hair and she is just as talented!
Probably a year after I had started getting my haircut there, I branched out for some color. Jessica is amazing at what she does! My last color was something I was very scared to even ask for but she gave me the «rose gold ombré» I had dreamed up in my head and it is so perfect. I always leave there feeling so confident, and after getting my rose gold do’ I was down right giddy leaving the salon.
The actual salon is awesome as well. It smells SO good because of the Aveda products they use. You get to pick a mini-​treatment (temple massage, hot towel wrap, etc.). You get a hand massage during blow-​dry. Mimosas on Saturdays. The shampoo area is just about the most relaxing area you can imagine. Its SO much more than just a haircut/​color and that’s why I look forward to my appointments so much. For all of the services you are getting, I think the prices are very reasonable.
I also really really like that they do not rush through anything. They finish their job completely. I’ve been to salons where they don’t really style your hair properly because they have someone else waiting. They do everything 100%, every single time.
I have never seen an unhappy client in there. Everyone else seems to be thoroughly enjoying the atmosphere, company and services just as much as I do. I would recommend this salon to anybody!

I have been using Maximum FX since I moved from the NYC area 11 years ago. They are extremely professional. Facilities are immaculate and the staff very accommodating.
I travel from Lakeway to the S. Congress location because they are WORTH IT.

Molly did my hair and make up, and I loved it! I literally looked like a new (more attractive) woman! The champagne, head, and hand massage was the cherry on top.

Out of towner in town for the weekend. If you find yourself in need of a hair salon this is the place! Javier is a MASTER colorist and really listens to his client. From the front desk staff to everyone I encountered… friendly! friendly! friendly! Couldn’t have gotten a better color or service if I had gone to my regular girl back home:-)

I love the staff here. They are so friendly and I always have the best color and cut when leaving the salon. Plus they have an amazing selection of Aveda products ! The stylist here are up to date with the latest styles and trends. If you are looking for a new salon visit Maximum FX ! You will be glad you did!

Hair cut with Kady today. Great experience and excellent cut. Highly recommend the salon for service and Kady for cuts.

They are THE SWEETEST here. I’ve gone to Maximum F/​X for the last 8 years and have had color, blowouts, facials, brows, haircuts etc. Every single stylist has been sweet, patient and committed to having you leave feeling great. Many of the stylists have been there for at least five years, which I think says a lot about the place.
It is a clean, calm, cheerful environment. The prices are reasonable and blow outs are included with color and cuts. You will always get some little extra treat (a hand mask, eye treatment) and a complimentary hand massage 90% of the time.
They always have current magazines and delicious hot tea.
Jessica and Jordan both do great color. I’ve had cuts and blow outs from Molly and Kady and they are also awesome. No one pushes product too aggressively.
Scottish (I think) woman at the front desk is hilarious and sweet.
Only downside is they are closed Sunday and Monday and get a late start during the week (9 instead of my preferred 8).
All in all, a consistently great experience!

So heres the stitch, I’ve never been one to do much with my hair. I have straight, thick, long hard and I have always just stuck with a basic single layer with some side bangs. I decided to come to Maximum FX hair salon because I had heard about their amazing hear conditioning treatment.(I recommend) I left the salon with a rad new hairdo which was totally outside my comfort zone but looked A-​MAZING. My stylist convinced me to get some layers along with a face framing and she worked her magic. I left feeling so confident and in love with my hair. It felt healthier than ever and she even gave me a complementary makeover on the way out :)

I am never disappointed when I visit Maximum FX! Every time I’m treated like a most valued customer.

Wonderful manicure. Katie was great! I love my nails :-) if I lived in Austin I would be back here.

GREAT staff! Good, talented individuals who work hard.
I’ve been happy with my cut and color every single time I’ve visited.
I recommend this place to everyone!

I had such a wonderful experience here! From the moment I walked into the salon I felt valued and well taken care of. Everyone was so genuine and kind. Jessica did my color and Audrey did my cut and they were both so easy and fun to work with! I have already scheduled my next appointment! My hair hasn’t felt this good in so long! I can’t wait to go back! :-)

I recently moved to Austin and I was surprised on how hard it was to find a decent hair salon. My co-​worker recommended Maximum FX and it was great! Kady cut my hair and she was sweet and definitely listened to what I wanted. Also, she didn’t push purchasing products, which was great!

Love this place. Great cuts, great staff, great products.

Perfect place to get a hair cut ! Been to this place now 3 times, and love the kind people, and great haircuts. We went a little shorter this time due to the heat, and they did an awesome job, and made me feel fantastic. You have to try the scalp massage, I recommend it !

I always feel so pampered at maximum fx. The cuts are moderately priced and always good. I love that they offer your choice of complimentary luxury experiences like an oil temple massage or cuticle treatment, amongst other options. Nine times out of ten, someone will come by to give you an awesome hand massage during your haircut. Again, that is complimentary. I’ve been coming here for years and have seen many stylists. I’ve never been disappointed.

Every time I have visited MFX I have received great service. This last time was the best change I’ve had and I love the way they listened to my concerns and needs. I recommend Molly for cut and Jordan for color!

Visited the salon while traveling. I had such a crammed full schedule that when I have some free time I decided to try and find someplace to get my color done. That always is a risky venture when you don’t know the stylist, but they did a great job here. I was very, very happy with the result.

LOVE it here and would not go anywhere. Jordan and Audrey are my girls for color and cut and they do an amazing job. The whole is experience is perfect with your choice of spa treatment and complimentary hand massage. If you want to walk out looking amazing this is the place to go!

On a recent visit to Austin, I did not get a chance to touch-​up my hair color before leaving Phoenix. I relied on the Unilocal community to help me out. Boy, was I not disappointed!
The customer service in this salon is nothing short of AMAZING from the minute you walk in! The whole salon team seems to absolutely love being there.
My shampoo was wonderful (including a hand massage) and haircut has never looked better! For not being in my home salon, this is the best hair color Austin has to offer. I left feeling like I could do a shampoo commercial!
Next time am in town on business I am going to book a facial too! I bet they are fantastic! And, oh everything was reasonably priced.

If you want a legit haircut experience, come to Maximum FX.
From the moment you arrive, to the moment you leave, you are treated like you are the most important person in the building. It’s not often you can say that about a salon/​spa (or ANY business really), and it’s part of what makes the entire experience here wonderful. I only come here every 6 weeks, but the receptionists always remember my name as soon as I enter. Talk about pro customer service.
I highly recommend getting a spa treatment done here — they have a wonderfully relaxing double-​person pedi suite that you and a significant other can enjoy. I’ve gotten several here now, and the experience is just as great as a haircut. You don’t feel rushed, you don’t feel ignored, you’re treated like royalty.
Thanks for making every experience a great one, Maximum FX! It’s why I keep coming back.

If you want to be totally pampered Maximum FX Salon & Spa on South Congress is the place to go! Colorist Jessica is the best of the best and no one cuts hair like Melinda! The free hand massages are awesome, the atmosphere is even better and although they ask if you need any products, they are not pushy! But they do have an entire lobby of products and the lobby staff is knowledgeable and available to help. I will NEVER go anywhere else. I have been a client for 2 years now and rate this salon 5 Stars because they truly deserve it! And, you feel beautiful when you leave – my goodness, everyone on South Congress is just looking at you because you are that gorgeous!

Nail services not worth it. Went recently for a signature (read: expensive) mani/​pedi. In a nutshell, $ 66 not including tip for a basic manicure/​pedicure. For that price, I’d expect my nails to glow for weeks on end. Instead, the polish coverage is shabby and the technician didn’t even cover the whole nail with the second coat. I’m pretty disappointed.
I’m editing this review based on the fact that I was contacted by the salon and offered a re-​application of polish and/​or a refund, which I thoroughly appreciate. I had actually contacted the salon immediately after my service to discuss my concerns and wasn’t treated as though my complaint was valid at that time (hence the one star review) but Chris went out of his way to make sure I was taken care of. I will certainly give them another her try.

I was in Austin for a wedding on ⁹⁄₁₃ and made a last minute appointment at Maximum FX after another salon canceled on me at the last minute. I requested to have my hair curled with a flat iron and they made an appointment with a stylist who was supposedly great at flat iron curls. Unfortunately I didn’t get to meet her because she was cutting another client’s hair and was running very late.
While they figured out a solution, the staff at Maximum FX gave me a mimosa! Within 5 minutes, they found me another stylist, Molly. She wasn’t able to do flat iron curls, which was a bummer because those hold better on my hair. She was super friendly, told me a ton of things to do in Austin, and did an amazing job curling my hair. She didn’t skimp on the hairspray, so it stayed all night! The price was really reasonable as well.
Just last week I got a little card with a thank you note from Molly, which I thought was so sweet :)