Catena's Hair Studio

Again, Bill is a magician! I went to him back in December of 2009 for a perm. Wonderful work! I just recently went back there in need of a change having just turned 42. I put myself in Bill's hands and trusted his judgement and as always it paid off! I have shorter hair with highlights and a beautiful purple streak! I love it! While my 3 yr old was there he even trimmed her hair! :) I've said it before, and I will say it again! You guys and gals should all go to Catena's and don't be afraid to ask Bill what you should do with your hair. Just tell him what you want and take it from there! The other people there, the ladies, are very very nice as well! Everyone is always so cheerful and happy. I dunno what they had for breakfast but I sure could use some! hehe :) Have a wonderful day you guys! Pros: Beautiful Hair Done Right Cons: The Headache afterwards. :P more

Just had to let you know what a great stylist Amado is. My daughter recently decided to donate her hair to ""locks of love"". Since her stylist was not available, we googled other Austin salons and chose Catena. Great experience! Her hair looks fantastic. I decided to get my hair cut for my B'day, and again he did a terrific job. Great service all round. Thanks for making us look fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!! more

Everyone from the manager who checked me in, to the owner who greeted me and checked on my experience was incredibly nice and wanted me to feel at home. But the best part was Amado. I have never had any stylist spend so much time getting to know exactly what I wanted, needed, and doing such a superb job of implementing it by giving me the best color and cut I have every had. This place is fantastic. I went there after 12 years with another stylist elsewhere that got sloppy and complacent. I wish I had gone here years ago! Thank you Amado! Pros: Superior service and talent more

What I noticed about Catena's when I first entered the shop back in 2000 is that everyone greeted you and made you feel welcome, not just the person who was going to work on your hair. I felt nurtured and cared for in a special way. Everyone--the person who sends you reminders of your appointment, each of the other stylists, the owner herself (Mary Ann Catena, who gives me my style or haircut), and the one who shampoos my hair--all give me the same warm welcome when I walk in. There is an atmosphere of acceptance, concern with your well-being, and desire to give you their very best. I always leave feeling valued, loved, and transformed! Pros: Warm and welcoming place with excellent and timely service more

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It was my first time getting a haircut at Catena's hair studio and having my experience there had me walking out relaxed. My hair stylist name was Amado, he helped me come together exactly what haircut I wanted. I loved smelling the aromas and I enjoyed every bit of massage from head to shoulder . I recommend anyone to come here for their first time and relax. Thank you Amado more

Ok, so my skin wasn't that bad but the massage that Heather gave was amazing. My skin had a glow to it for days AND I didn't breakout afterward.Heather also gave me the lashes I should have been born with! Loooong, but still natural! The kit that comes with the full set of extensions really helps to maintain the life of my lashes! Pros: great price, great location Cons: are there any? more

I have been going to Catenas now for well over 4 years, and I love it. I have consistently seen Suzanne Fasano, and she is wonderful. She has a great personality and she is fun to talk to. Pros: Great location, friendly staff, and great atmosphere more

I wanted to say thanks, again, to Amado for doing such a great job on my hair / body wave. I had asked about products that have fewer toxic chemicals, and he went out of his way to get me a product with no ammonia or thio. At least I assume the ""Chi"" brand is free of those nasty things (I forgot to look at the bottles/ingredients). I welcome the next opportunity for Amado to help me with my hair care needs, as he was also a pleasure to be around. RE: my ""cons"": the owner of the salon said they would be more conscious of the fumes in the future. All in all, I appreciate their staff, their location and their prices- which are comparable to others around town. Pros: Cool guy, and I got great service. Cons: Fumes inside were bad, but they said they'd address it. more

I lost a ton of weight through lap-band surgery last year. With all the hormonal changes, my straightish hair turned curly and I haven't known what on earth to do with it. I met with Amado?a new stylist to Catena's?and he walked me through what I should do on a daily basis. (Like, skip the shampoo half the time--who knew?!) Then he added a gorgeous, rich reddish brown and covered up my horns of grey at the front of my head. For the cut, he chunked it up and thinned out my Ronald McDonald effect. I've waited a few weeks to post b/c I wanted to see how it played out in real life. I'm loving it and getting loads of compliments. All-around, he made it fun and bouncy, and it takes me about 5 minutes to do in the morning. I'll be back soon and feel thrilled to find someone who knows what the heck they're doing! P.S. His shampoos are to die for! Make sure you request the full monty!! Pros: Someone who understood my hair Cons: none yet! more

Finding someone who could cut curly hair and not push product has been an on-going quest my entire life. I have always embraced my curls and my natural hair color. I found my holy grail in Senon. He gives a GREAT haircut. I can't even count how many compliments I get about my hair from colleagues and friends. The bonus to all of this is how he does not push product. If I ask him what he used, he tells me. If I am interested in buying, he sells it to me. No pressure. He is charming, personable, funny and really cares about his clients. Pros: Everything Cons: Nothing more

I've been going to Catena's for close to 10 years and highly recommend it. As soon as you walk through the door of the charming old home that has been converted into a salon and spa you are greeted and made to feel welcome. While you're there you are surrounded by friendly professionals who obviously care not only about their clients and the service they provide but also about each other. You can't go wrong - give them a try! more

I have been to a lot of salons in Austin and have to say that Bill at Catena's was exceptional! The salon is very cute and everyone is so nice. I had blondish brown hair with highlights with dark black roots and he did an amazing job touching up the roots and freshening up the highlights. He also cut my hair exactly how I wanted. I didn't want too much taken off and he said that he just cuts a little bit at first because it's easier to cut more if needed, but you can't sew it back on if you cut too much off! He is a very warm and friendly man with a down to earth small town personality! Welcome to Austin and thanks for the great service! Pros: Awesome Root Touchup/ Highlights and Cut! Cons: Nothing! more

Before I went to Catena's I was getting average haircuts, cut the same old way. I went to Mary Ann and told her I wanted something easy and cute, she cut it, flipped my head upside down and went to work with the diffuser, and when I flipped back up, I had gorgeous curls. Best, I can do it at home on my own. Mary Ann calls them ""savage"" curls, and I can tell you, that's the first time I've been called ""savage""! I love Mary Ann, she makes me smile. Heather painstakingly and sweetly removed the largest heel callous known to man and made my hands and feet so soft, a miracle. Pros: They listen to what you want, and then do it beautifully. more

I?m talking about the testimonials and positive feedback that I was scanning through before my trip to Catena?s Hair Studio & Day Spa. I seriously thought that they were fake entries entered by the employees? and their family and friends, because they were waaaaay too positive. Not the norm, at least as I was accustomed to. Quick background: I have wandered and searched for years, literally years, trying to find a salon in which I felt comfortable and wanted to return. A salon in which I, the customer, am valued (beyond my pocketbook), treated with respect, listened to and where my ideas are actually taken into consideration, to give me the look I would like. Today, I found it. My hair is long, curly, thick, and a bit coarse; challenging to manage to say the least. I was long overdue for a haircut and recently made the transition from flat-ironing it straight, to wearing it naturally curly every day. I found out real quick that I needed a good, quality cut and shaping, besides, I wanted movement and overall versatility. In steps Bill. Short story: Bill is absolutely wonderful!! Bill LISTENED to all of my concerns about my hair and paid attention to the description of what I?d like my hair to be able to do and look like. He asked questions and methodically and meticulously shaped my curls. Part of my leeriness of salons is from having sat in the chair of too many ?scissor-happy? stylists with a vision of how THEY want my hair to look. More than once a ?trim? has turned into me losing 5-8 inches of length.) I had to actually ask Bill to cut more off, but I felt safe, as if I could trust him with my locks and my hair turned out absolutely bee-utiful!!! And?I still had my length! Other huge pluses: The owner came over, introduced herself and actually conversed with me. None of that pretentious stuff here either. (You can tell when people are faking it.) Ms. MaryAnn is so kind and her spirit exudes her love of people and a commitment to serving them, well. Overall, the atmosphere at Catena's is service oriented, super friendly and welcoming. D?cor is nice and it just smells great in the salon! Michelle, the first face to welcome you, offers you a drink and other stylists acknowledge your presence and speak, even though you are in someone else?s chair. Details matter to me and I take note of everything. So, believe me, ALL of the reviews are real, and they actually don?t do Catena?s Hair Studio & Day Spa justice. They offer so much more. Pros: Service. They listen. Creative Talent. Welcome Atmos. Cons: None. more

Today Bill colored and cut my hair. Pros: Great cut, color, location, friendly staff more

Time, Quality and Service are important to me and Catenas goes the extra mile to make these things happen. Pros: The Best salon in Austin more

Not your typical salon. It looks like a regular house on the outside. Very cool. Very cozy. Friendly staff and I got a great haircut as well. Looking forward to my next appointment. Pros: Great haircut and nice atmosphere more

I've never been so satisfied with a cut and color in my life! I get compliments on the hue all the time, and the shape of the cut really flatters my face. It's so easy to work with Shelley to find something that really suits me. For someone who's a chronic hair-changer, having gotten the same color three times is a huge deal, and really a mark of just how perfect and versatile the shade is. I love this place, and highly recommend Shelley to ANYONE. Pros: All Around Great Salon Cons: Cons, What Cons? more

I have been several times to see Shelley for my hair and Heather for my eyebrows and facials. For me to repeat several times is a rarity. I haven't found anywhere else where I have felt so at ease and had such great results. I don't have easy hair, and Shelley has made me so proud of my blonde locks. If you need to relax, get a facial with Heather. Do it now! So very restoring and your skin will glow. If these ladies moved out of town, I'd be tempted to follow! Pros: Talented staff, location Cons: I can't get there often enough! more