As You Like It Agnes

Ray Rose is the only stylist that I've trusted my hair to since 2003! Every single time I see him, I leave with stellar results. He's done my color, about a million haircuts (both drastic and trims), he styled my hair for my wedding beautifully, and now I've added the new Surface Smooth and Healthy treatment to the list. Wow, BTW - if you want your curly hair perfectly straightened in a healthy, formaldehyde-free way, this is the only way to go! Ray rocks! more

I just became aware of ""As You Like it Agnes"" (yellow house right before the Magnolia on Lake Austin Blvd) Ray Rose, has been my hair stylist, friend, confidant, and inspiration for 7+ years. I was excited to hear that he had moved to a new salon.. that is in a much better spot than the Randall's lot. The salon has a new, modern, clean, fresh feel to it. You automatically feel ""at home"" (minus all the clutter a home accumulates :) All in all, this place gets a LIKE from me! Pros: location, expertise, ambiance Cons: this review will have people taking my appt slots! :P more

If you are lucky enough to have your head blessed by Ray Rose, boy are you in for a treat. I warn you, though, once you go, you will never leave. Yes, he is that good. My long (below the shoulder), thick, fine hair has a mind of its own. It will never stay one color nor will it stay in once place for more than a moment. It is maddening. Yet, ever since I have been a client of Ray's I get TONS of compliments - even I LOVE my hair. It is soft, sexy, easy to care for, exactly the color I WANT. Believe it or not, Ray convinces it to stay that way until our next visit. There is no explanation. No one else in my many many years of salon visits has been able to accomplish this feat. The only answer: Ray Rose is a genius, hair God, and overall great guy. Pros: Carefully listens, flawlessly executes Cons: Not one more

This was my first visit to As You Like It Agnes. I went because my hairdresser of three years just relocated there. The salon is hip and Ray is, as usual, awesome. He always listens to what works for my lifestyle, looks at my face shape, and honestly helps me decide on a cut that has never been less than stellar. Ray is a complete professional who also happens to be a ton of fun! Pros: awesome environment, very stylish haircuts, love Ray more

Agnes is brilliant. She loves what she does and it shows in her work and demeanor. Her styles are always fresh and the salon is great fun. I am constantly being stopped and asked who cuts my hair. I wouldn't ever want to go anywhere else. Pros: high quality, great atmosphere Cons: None whatsoever more

Agnes gives modern and stylish haircuts that are not trendy or silly. The hours are tight and she isn't cheap, but if you want a great haircut, this is a solid place to go. Pros: Excellent cut, great location, Agnes rocks. Cons: Expensive, limited hours. more

There aren't too many stylists out there who can say they've been in business in Austin for 30 years. There's a reason for the longevity: Agnes is the best in town. As You Like It, Agnes is a hidden gem. Pros: No drama, Private, Feels real more

Agnes is an artist! I am always impressed with the outcome, and I leave feeling lighter, both from the cut and the conversations. more

Agnes is the most talent hair stylist I have ever encountered. She is a caring person with terrific skills. She helps her clients look and feel great. Definitely get an appointment with Agnes or one of her people -- NO MATTER HOW LONG IT TAKES -- Austin is lucky to have Agnes and you will be delighted with your haircut, color etc. I certainty have been and so are all the other Agnes fans. Pros: Flexible, Pleasant, Creative more

I tend to be a little, shall we say, ""high maintenance"" when its comes to my hair. I looked for two years to find the perfect stylist - and I finally found one - John MacDonald! I started with John in 2001 and wouldn't go anywhere else. He's an expert at color, very accommodating with my crazy schedule and gives the best shampoo in town! He's always been honest about what will and will not look good and takes the time to get to know each client's hair needs. I give John my highest recommendation! Pros: Accommodating Cons: Limited Parking more

John was recommended to me by a friend and I am so glad he was. I have been in Austin for 4 years and have been searching for the right stylist. He took the time to get to know what I was looking for and gave lots of suggestions of what he thought would look best. I totally trust him and give him free rein when it comes to the cut and color of my hair. Cons: NOT ALOT OF PARKING more

This was the best experience I have ever had at a salon. I had very long hair, and John was very concerned with how much of a haircut I would be comfortable with. He even went so far as to cut my hair twice, once in a longer version of what he thought would look best before I assured him I would not be tramatized if he cut it all off. He put in so much time and effort to give me the best look possible that I am recommending him to everyone I know, even if they don't WANT a haircut! John is a great guy and a great stylist! Pros: Friend;y, Reasonably priced, Great service more

John MacD is the only sylist I have ever trusted so much that I let him do whatever he wants every time- I'll *never* let anyone else touch this hair!!! THANK YOU JOHN!!!! Pros: creative and fresh, always on time, does amazing color Cons: there's only one John more

I started seeing John MacDonald at 'As You Like it, Agnes' October of 2002- and have loved everything he has done with my hair since!! Not only did he do a perfect job with what my thick, unruly hair, but he got to know me first. John asked me questions about my lifestyle, do I blowdry my hair, use any products, would I be consistent in the upkeep of any color/chemical processes, explained each step in the process, explained how to style my cut after I left the salon, and paid attention to the shape of my face and eyes so that I recieved a haircut that was sophisticated/trendy/classic and had matched the color of my highlights to the copper colored flecks in my eyes- bringing out my eye color and just making me *shine*. Pros: Consistant results, Gives great 'how-to', Caring and thoughful Cons: Not alot of parking more