Ann Kelso Salon and CitySpa

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1400 S Congress Ave Ste A 170 (at Elizabeth Street)
Austin, TX 78704

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(512) 467-2663
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Ann Kelso Salon and CitySpa - Austin, TX
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Best

Jessica just moved to Ann Kelso from Bella Salon. Much better location - just steps from all things cool in SOCO. Great parking garage just behind the salon on Elizabeth St. ...

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This salon was recommended so I decided to try the "SPA" pedicure and manicure since I am expecting a baby. The "SPA" pedicure consisted of a tub of lukewarm water with me sitting...

Great nails 11/14/2006

If you're looking for the luxury spa experience (and willing to pay for it), don't go here. AK is low on frills , but their people know what they're doing. They are moving soon down south to a new location that i hear will be spectacular, but for now they are doing what they can in their space. The essential pedicure by Pam is great. She is pleasant and does a good job. They only charge you between $30-35 for what ends up being 45 mins of pedi time. So what that they dont have the most luxurious accomodations at their present location? I'd rather have a good pedi for less money, but that's just me! more
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Not a Good Experience 11/7/2006

Not a very good or suitable cut but color was lovely. Unfortunately,I was 'encouraged' to buy a lot of product that I didn't want or like. The salon graciously booked me a complimentary "bangs trim" to discuss the problem with the cut. I was told that it wasn't the cut but that I wasn't using enough styling product. The result was that my hair looked and felt like a brillo pad, not soft , silky, and, most importantly, touchable, as I had requested. I'll continue to try to work this out with the salon. Pros: Lots of variety of services Cons: Bad Cuts, Bad Color, Pushed product,Overpriced, Dirty treatment and manicure rooms more
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willow is wonderful 6/19/2006

she made me gorgeous:) applied all over color with high & low lights!!! definately recommend her highly to all!!! more
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Curly girls, Ethan should be your stylist. 5/25/2006

I've always been nervous when approaching a stylist's chair. Most take my curly hair, give me a straight cut and then blow my curls out leaving me with a high maintenance style. Immediately upon sitting in Ethat's chair I felt at ease. He really knows curly hair and gave me the absolute best hair cut I have ever recieved. I've fallen in love with my curls and rarely straighten my hair. Thank you Ethan. You seriously rock. Pros: educated stylist, great music, hip Cons: parking more
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Ask for Danny if you need highlights 5/24/2006

I have had my hair done by Danny a few times, he is great at highlights and color. I have ladies ask me all the time who does my hair. Get Danny- you won't be dissappointed. more
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Bad Experience-Twice!! 3/9/2006

This salon was recommended so I decided to try the "SPA" pedicure and manicure since I am expecting a baby. The "SPA" pedicure consisted of a tub of lukewarm water with me sitting in a regular old chair. The girl was coughing and telling me she had been sick. She was in a hurry because she started 25 minutes late because someone didn't give her my paperwork and I sat in the lobby all this time. Amazingly she made her next appointment on time! The manicure was basically just applying polish. I have never had such poor quality on either- I had to go somewhere else to have it redone 3 days later. I thought about calling the manager but do I really want to go back there? 100.00 wasted. The hair cuts I have gotten have always been good but there is really no SPA to this place! Pros: Friendly Cons: Rush you , Not relaxing more
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Wow. 3/5/2006

Willow is totally the best EVAR. i love her and love the hair cuts and color that she has been giving me for the past year. FABULOUS. She is simply the best. more
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Willow is great!! 1/26/2006

I had my first hair cut at Anne Kelso today, Willow was my stylist. She did a great job on my hair and helping choose the style. Willow is very sweet, a really refreshing person to be around! more
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great cut, cool people 1/20/2006

my hair was completely lacking any form of style and some friends had recommended anne kelso as the place to get it cut. I called up asking for some for a cut and some style help, and they told me they would set me up with a Willow, a stylist good with mens hair. Bottom line, Willow rocks. She listened to my needs and came up with a great style on the spot that could function with my life. Plus, she's a freaking riot. I've never had that much fun getting a haircut. the price was relatively inexpensive for a salon haircut and the service was amazing. awesome place. they've hooked this customer for good. thanks willow! Pros: Awesome stylist, great price, convenient location Cons: Parking is lacking more
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Best cut of my life 12/1/2005

I've lived in Austin for about 1 1/2 years and have been bouncing from mediocre stylist to mediocre stylist. I saw the reviews on this website and gave them a call. To start, the receptionist was incredibly helpful and recommended a stylist in my price range. I got stuck in traffic on my way there and was about 10 minutes late, but the staff and my stylist were still super friendly. I went in with hair to my shoulder blades and was looking for something short, spunky, and unique. A new me, if you will. Willow let her creativity fly and I walked out with the best cut I think I've ever gotten EVER!!! I will definitely be back for her and their other services and would highly recommend the salon to anyone. =) Pros: Helpful/Friendly, All Price Ranges, Good Hair Products Cons: Small Parking Lot more
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Good Salon 9/1/2005

I recently moved to Austin and needed to find a place to get my haircut. Being a poor grad student, I said I wanted a cheaper haircut (they offer haircuts from $30-$60). The stylist they assigned me to (Tamra) was really good and listed to how I wanted my hair cut. She did a great job and I love what she did. The atmosphere is good and everyone I had contact with was very nice. I would highly recommend this place for someone who is looking for a stylist. I am definitely going back. Pros: inexpensive haircuts, good service, relaxing Cons: Bad parking more
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Great Service and Very Friendly 8/19/2005

The staff is great and very friendly. They have gone out of their way to make sure I get what I need before my wedding, waxing, nails, etc. I highly recommend Anne Kelso Salon. The service is awesome. Pros: Service, Staff more
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I love this place! 8/13/2005

I have had nothing but good experiences at Anne Kelso. I've been going there for 2 and1/2 years and have loved it every time! I think the staff is very professional, but fun and not stuffy. I just tried the new aestheticion, Sherry, and she gave me an awesome bikini wax! more
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Definitely skip this one 8/10/2005

Ak! This place was awful! It was expensive, my haircut looks terrible, and (to make matters infinitely worse) the staff was super rude! Pros: good location Cons: expensive, rude staff more
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Get your Brazilian here!!!!!! 6/7/2005

I had never had a Brazilian bikini wax before; however, bikini season is here so I went ahead and did it. Wow, Emily, hands down, is great for first-timers. She was extremely professional and guided me through the process. She demonstrated some breathing exercises to help ease the pain. It didn't hurt at all. I don't know what the big fuss is all about. It's like getting your eyebrows waxed. I highly recommend it!!!!! Pros: professional staff, great atmosphere, good parking Cons: none more
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Very Pleased 5/1/2005

I am so used to going to Toni & Guy but sooo tired of their rising prices and I'm not really a fan of departmentalization. I was looking for somwhere where they were just as skilled , where it showed some funk and prices are decent. I found it! I special to shout out to Tamara.. She did an amazing short hair cut. There is a fine line between boyish and sexy. She hit sexy and sassy right on the nose. I am very pleased! Pros: Funky AND skilled, welcoming, pricing more
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Wonderful 3/3/2005

Anne Kelso staff are highly skilled and professional, yet friendly and approachable. I love they have inside education by Master stylist for their younger staff, and send their Masters to New York for advanced training. I found a range of prices suitable for anyone's budget. Their spa dept is the best in town..they are knowledgeable and experts. If you are looking for a full service salon this is it. They also guarantee all their services! Pros: fun, professional, pricing more
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Anne Kelso Rocks!!! 3/2/2005

Anne Kelso Salon and Spa was a pleasure that was long overdue. I walked in with a little apprehension of not knowing what to expect and the staff made me feel completely comfortable. The estetician that helped me, Jennifer, was completely knowledgeable and polite. Jennifer should have been a magician because her hands worked magic. I left the salon feeling completely relaxed and transformed. I would HIGHLY recomend a complete facial any day of the week, man or woman. I will visit Anne Kelso at least twice a month and spread the gospel about their complete and perfect services. more
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Not worth it. 2/11/2005

i came here to get a haircut and it was terrible. the hairstylist took over 30 min just to cut my hair and it looked exactly the same as before. i specifically told him to cut my hair a certain way and he ended up just giving me a trim. it cost me over 50 bucks just to get a trim. they massage your head when they wash your hair which is nice except the lady was rough and kept hitting my earring. i'm definately not going back here again. it is not worth your time or money. Pros: expensive, bad parking Cons: nice atmosphere more
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Amazing service and attention!! 2/10/2005

I have have been to some of the best salons in the country but I have never encountered a more attentive and helpful group of employees! My sister was looking for a hard-to-find hair product that Unfortunately they no longer carried but instead of telling us that they didn't have the product the girl we talked with recruited a group of 3 stylists to call around Austin to find it. After calling a dozen places, they couldn't find it so they offered to special order it for my sister. The best and most amazing part was when Samara (one of the stylists) gave us a full bottle of the hair product from her work station for my sister to use until she could obtain a new bottle! I highly recommend Samara Tate; she was amazingly friendly, kind, and attentive!! Pros: Very attentive, inexpensive more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    Soothing and energizing at the same time, Anne Kelso's lobby is filled with beautiful fresh flowers and modern, unusual furniture. The salon features a butterfly motif and is accented in purple and red. Treatments include aromatherapy with essential oils, as well as traditional nail- and hair-care services. It offers several facial types, from the basic Essential to the Luxury, which includes spa facial, upper arm and shoulder massages and a sage foot bath.

  • 10/15/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Sun-Mon 11am-6pm Tue-Fri 9am-8pm Sat 9am-6pm
  • Payments: Master Card, American Express, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Greater South River City, South River City
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