Ritual Salon + Spa

Highly recommended!!! Friend (who has very high criteria :)) told me about Angela and how she saved her hair. Angela is really amazing– she did great hair cut and coloring (highlights), while all the time taking care my hair to be healthy. She gave me lots of good advice. She is also a very nice person and I enjoy chatting with her. Thank you, Angela and see you soon again!

I knew when I tracked down the owners of Ritual, I was gonna have an amazing experience. I am biased, I worked with both Bridget and Lori way back in the day (I worked the front desk with them at an unnamed salon years ago while In college) They are both masters of cut and color. I saw Lori last week and she is just brilliant. I am so grateful I was able to find you again. Thanks dood. My hair looks spectacular!

Valerie! Thank you!
This place is very nice/​efficient and Valerie is amazing. I have very difficult hair to cut/​style, not completely curly nor straight and often have a very hard time finding a person that does a great job. I was recommended to come see Valerie.
#1– her curly hair is gorgeous (first good sign). #2– she asked me what I was looking for and listened. #3– she explained what she was going to do and not only did and exceptional job at cutting my hair but also took her time to style it very pretty and explained step by step the process so I could replicate it at home. It’s been a couple of months now and while I keep looking for my hair/​pony tail to look funny at some point (which has often been the case in the past with a not so good cut) not this time. My hair keeps looking great everyday and with little effort. Thank you Valerie! Will be seeing u soon !!

Bridget Zufelt is a hair magician. I’ve been going to see her for forever, following her from a past salon to the first Ritual location downtown and now to the one on Burnet. I always get lots of compliments on my color – Bridget has an artist’s eye when it comes to color, and the clean, laid-​back vibe of the salon is just what I want from a hair experience. I especially like the processing area, where you can bring a laptop and work or just chill with a magazine. There’s also lots of parking, which in Austin, is a necessity.

Just had my first experience at Ritual for a haircut. Everything was wonderful! I saw Liz Nevin and she was great — I LOVE my haircut. She was really patient and took her time. Think I’ve found my new salon!

I absolutely love Liz Nevin at Ritual. I have been going to Liz for years before her stint in NYC and so happy she’s back. Not only does Liz do amazing work, but she is incredibly sweet and has this very calming energy. In all of my years of going to Liz, I’ve never had a bad cut, and I’m a picky broad. Love her!

So happy with my ballyage highlights and cut from Shannon! Can’t say how much better I like it. It and she are amazing!

I came in with my bike desperate to use a phone to call home and they treated me like a queen. Thank you, for your great friendly smiles and kindness. While I was waiting I realized the place had so many services in a really nice setting. Mag selection is varied — I can definitely spend some time and money here in 2016.

Highly recommend stylist, Audry! Came in with pictures of some balayage highlights. The highlights came out stunning, and received multiple compliments!

I had been browsing through Unilocal reviews on Nail Salons for weeks since I was getting married. Many places have good reviews, but the bad reviews are horror stories! This place was recommend to me by person who does my hair (at a different place). I trusted her and went for it!
I booked with Erin and the service was delightful. The nail/​spa area is smaller than expected but cute and intimate. Since it was for my wedding, I was brought my own polish because I was unsure on what shades they would have. Surprisingly, they have a nice selection! Erin was enjoyable to chat with and did a great job. They have lovely scents and when there’s an option, they allow you to pick which one! My hands and feet left smooth and looking great! My experience was great and because I enjoyed Erin so much, I do plan on being a returning customer.

The salon is nice and the staff at the front desk is really nice. The stylist that cut my hair last, Kristin, butchered my hair!!! I showed her a few pictures of hairstyles on my iPad and I told her specifically that I did not like layers and not want my hair cut far back on my crown. She cut one huge layer across the middle of my hair and cut my hair way back on the crown of my head. I have spent the last 6 months trying to grow out the horrible haircut. Seriously, who cuts 1 big layer across someone’s hair? Layers are supposed to flow, right?
Prior to Kristin I had my hair cut and coloured by Valerie. Unfortunately Valerie was out of town and I needed my hair cut. I wish I had waited. Valerie is awesome.
Stylist should listen to their clients and understand and respect their concerns before picking up scissors!
This salon needs to hire better stylist or train new stylist.

I’ve been meaning to do this since I went to Ritual for the first time a few weeks ago. Since I just finished doing my hair for work and continue to love my haircut, even as it grows out, I decided to be a little late to work to write my review.
My hair person recently moved to Lago Vista and since Ritual is very near my home I decided to look at their reviews. I noticed the comments about Willow Witten summed up what I was feeling. My hair is ‘ok’ but as of late seemed so boring to me. I have longish hair, just past my shoulders, and despite telling my hairdresser that it needed more shape during the past 4 appointments, I’d end up with the same boring cut.
I had just had my haircut about two weeks before making an appointment with Willow (because I was going on vacation). I explained to her what I was feeling and how I wanted more body and more sexy hair. She got it. She understood to the point that she got straight to work and gave me EXACTLY what I was looking for. So today, about 3 – 4 weeks after going to Willow, my hair is growing out and somehow looks more sexy and full of body than it did right after she cut it. Thank you Willow. You’re my new girl and I’ll see you soon!
As for the salon itself, it’s nice, convenient but a bit loud. All good.

I came here on account of the good reviews. I keep reading on the bad ones about up selling and color consults ahead of time. I have never had that problem. I first saw Kristen. She was wonderful and got the exact color I was looking for. Unfortunately for me, but happily for her, she is pursuing other passions. She did leave her clients with suggestions which led me to see Suzanne. She got my color right in the first try with what Kristen had written from past visits. I was nervous, but there was no need. I miss Kristen, but Suzanne is terrific and I will definitely go back.

If you want amazing hair, and a wonderful experience, go to Ritual Salon + Spa. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxing. They pamper you with beverages of choice and shampoo head massages. It is all around a wonderful experience.
I have been seeing Angela for over a decade, and she is what brought me to Ritual Salon. She truly knows her stuff, and she cares about her art. She will listen to you, and help you get to where you want to be. She offers services to clients with her their best interest at heart. She genuinely cares about your hair! She is fun to chat with during the experience as well. Seriously, I can’t say enough good things about her.
Go to Ritual Salon + Spa and check it out. You will love your hair!

My previous expriences here have been good, but my most recent cut is probably one of the worst i have ever had in my life. No matter what i do i either look like Kurt Cobain or Sarah Palin (hair wise). This is not a good place to be.
I had amazing hair game before this, but now the hair around my face is boxy and unflattering. It honestly looks incredibly grunge-​y. I told the girl cutting my hair i wanted ¼ inch taken off MAX. She took off more than an inch!
Sorry to have to take away stars, but this cut is going to take months to grow out and then another cut to fix. :/

I love this salon!
From the moment you walk in, you are pampered. Tea, coffee, champagne, all while getting the best treatments for your hair. I always walk in with dry, brittle hair and walk out feeling like a model.
Sarah Contey is my go-​to girl for hair, and she always does a a stellar job. I have had some greys that needed color– she always has a great recommendations and knows how to make your hair look natural and not at all DIYed. I get compliments ALL DAY after I get my hair done, so it must be working :).
Sarah also recently came out and did my hair and make up for my wedding. In all aspects she was amazing! Professional, showed up early to set up and really transformed me on my big day. She has the hands of an angel and is super fast for all of the work that she does. I only trust her with my hair!

The only thing that I actually loved was my massage! She was wonderful and asked me plenty of questions to make sure she worked on the areas I needed worked on.
The lady that did my facial asked all the questions as well, but the days following my facial I’ve had so many break outs and my skin is dry to the point it’s flaking of like dandruff!
Now when it comes to the hair color and ombré that I asked for this is more of a nightmare! I loved it when it was finished and a few days go by before I wash it. I bought products there that they recommended I use and the first time I wash my hair with those products all the color comes out. They offered to redo it and again I loved it. It looked different and wasn’t the ombré I originally wanted, but I liked it! Then I wait like four days to wash and it’s only red in certain spots. I’ll probably never go back and I feel like I wasted over $ 500!

I went here because of all the great reviews here — and I picked Sarah because most of the people here said she was amazing. I wanted a big change and Sarah gave me exactly what I wanted! She was awesome to chat with, open to my suggestions and amazing at telling me (politely) when my suggestions weren’t the best ideas. I ended up with a awesome haircut and color and the price wasn’t out of my reach like other salons I have tried in Austin. I will be returning over and over again to see what other awesome ideas Sarah has.

I can’t believe it has taken me this long to write a review, I almost feel as if I should apologize. I had the best hair and waxing experience of my life here and have found my new salon home.
Let’s start at the beginning. tragedy struck when my stylist of several years up and moved across the country with 24 hours notice. I was left reeling… for you see, my hair is a special kind of difficult. Impossibly long, impossibly thick, and prone to frizz and unbrushable knots it takes a special type of stylist to not butcher my hair. I searched high and low, called many different salons and finally, I found her: Sarah Contey. This. Girl.
First off, she insisted we have a quick meeting before we set an appointment to make sure we were a good fit and she could do what I was asking for, which I appreciate. She really listened to my concerns and somehow deciphered my rambling into «ombré, layers, help me». She then fit me in for an appointment the next day. Throughout the entire appointment she was so sweet and fun to talk to, I seriously wanted to just be friends with her forever. She even dry cut first to avoid charging me for extra dye she was going to cut off anyways. freaking amaze. The hours flew by until we were both eagerly waiting for my hair to dry. I really think she was just as excited as I was. Then she beautifully styled it all in the amount of time she had originally said, which like, never happens-​ever. I am usually in that chair for 6 hours and this girl cut, dyed, washed, dried and styled it in 3.5. Did I mention she’s freaking amaze? I LOVE my hair. so much. I have gotten compliments non-​stop. And then the moment of truth: styling it on my own. Still, beautiful. The layers are perfect, no matter how I style it they look great. And she is not scissor happy at all, an unfortunate trait that gives me nightmares. Seriously. Sarah, I heart you. Thank you times a million.
Nicola did my brows and seriously? Also, amaze. I have been waxing my eyebrows for nearly 15 years and this was the most painless wax I have ever had and over a month later I have basically no grow back (seriously-​like, one hair). I have literally the finickiest skin ever and it will break out if you look at it wrong, but I got red and itched for maybe 20 minutes-​by the time I was home it was gone. If you need a wax, go go go.
Price-​wise it was very reasonable. Is it on the pricey side? Yes. Will you get 10 times more than what you paid for? Absolutely. So happy with Ritual Salon!

This review is loooong overdue. I’ve been having Shannon cut, color and style my hair for probably over 7 years and that’s because I absolutely refuse to let anyone else touch my hair! Shannon is hands down the most amazing, talented hair stylist I have ever known. This woman is truly gifted.
Years ago I had several girlfriends whom I would compliment when they were having a «good hair day,» and I kept hearing the same response, «Thanks, I saw Shannon today.» After much hair envy, I decided I had to meet this Shannon. I was hesitant though because even at the young age of 25 I had already started losing my hair. I was so afraid to go to someone for fear of them butchering what little hair I had. Plus, I was nervous and embarrassed about possibly being «judged» for my unlucky genetic lot in life. I am forever grateful that I got up the nerves to book that first appointment with Shannon because 8 – 9 years later I still leave her salon chair feeling beautiful.
I remember crying tears of joy after my first appointment with Shannon because I couldn’t believe what a miracle she had performed cutting and styling my thinning hair. Over the years she continued to impress me with her talents but most importantly she played a huge part in helping me cope with hair loss. When it got to the point where I had to start wearing hair pieces and wigs, once again she came to the rescue and was right by my side. No judgement, just optimism and support. Shannon’s positivity, compassion and incredible sense of humor helped me cope with this devastating loss.
Without the blink of an eye she took on the extra task of not only cutting a coloring what hair I had left but she even started cutting and styling my human hair wigs and hair pieces! Over the years Shannon has provided me with many different styles and «looks» that were always very flattering to me. Plus, every visit was like a good therapy session/​girl time because her outgoing, friendly personality is just absolutely fabulous and infectious!
I still continue to be impressed with her hair styling abilities! I recently took her the longest human hair wig I’ve purchased (for my upcoming wedding) and once again she turned it from plain jane long hair to something you’d see out of a hair commercial! I’m pretty sure at the end of every appointment I look in her mirror and think to myself, «Damn girl, you look goooood!» Lol. Needless to say, this why after all these years she’s the only stylist I see.
Over the years I have referred many to her, which are now loyal customers as well. Every time I see Shannon I get a boost of self confidence and positivity; and for me, that’s more than I could have ever imagined. Being a young woman living with hair loss, I’ve shed many tears of sorrow and frustration, but thanks to Shannon the only hair related tears shed now are tears of happiness and awe. She pretty much the bomb. She’s basically like the «Hair Whisperer» y’all. For real.