Alante

When more customers came in, they started spending less time on cutting hair. They rushed my friend and my haircuts. The asian lady tried getting me out of my seat before I was finished but forgot the talcum powder. When I got home, I noticed some parts where it was messy, since my haircut got rushed. I fixed it up with some scissors. Some words of advice: don’t go when it’s packed, cause they don’t do a good job and only care for the coming in customers.

This review might change as I go to Alante more consistently, but this rating is based on my first experience. It’s a good sign that I’ll be back, though!
It’s not super fancy, but I went on Wednesday when they have $ 13 men’s cuts instead of $ 16. So yay for cheap cuts.
The wait was maybe 15 minutes, not too bad. The service was friendly. People walked in and the ladies seemed to recognize some of them and know what they wanted.
The lady who cut my hair was Mei (spelling?), and she was really nice. I’m not super picky about my hair, as long as it’s shorter + not weird looking. I asked for a 2 on the sides and back, and told her to make the top «just look good and professional» since I have interviews coming up. Even though my directions were not great, she did well!
I do think this is a good place especially for Asian males – the ladies all look Asian (Filipino, Viet, etc. maybe), so they know what looks good. I’ve tried Wooten, too, but it was really expensive and my haircut style looked kind of weird.
Will be back and keep adjusting this review as I go.

My boyfriend went in for a basic haircut to start the semester. While the cut does not look bad, he has definitely received better from other nearby hair salons for the same price. It seemed as though the woman doing his hair was rushing. She didn’t seem to listen to what he asked for and instead have him a generic boys cut.
Again, the cut did not look bad. But the service was iffy and the experience was mediocre. Maybe a good place to go if you are a guy that wants a no-​nonsense generic hair cut.

The Asian lady (owner) is great. She always makes sure its the best. The other people however are eh… There are two other women I’ve seen there (I’ve been probably 6 or 7 times). One of them I think has a tattoo and is perfectly fine. I had her once and she did a decent job. One has a monroe piercing and kind of chubby.
Don’t get the one with a monroe piercing because she just chops away before asking. I’ve had this lady twice. She is also not very skilled with scissors. The first time she didn’t even ask about my side burns and just chopped away. Slightly forgivable because my hair looked okay… Second time she practically just cut my bangs off which is definitely not what I wanted. Again didn’t ask. I even showed her a pic that was on the wall and he definitely didn’t have straight bangs… Both times I told her I would be styling it and to texturize the top. Both times she forgot.
Long story short = get the Asian lady even if you have to wait
5 star for asian owner
4 star for the other woman
1 star for monroe piercing lady.

Although the lady was super nice, she didn’t understand what I meant when I said I wanted a taper fade even. Once I showed her a picture she said she knew what I wanted. Long story short my hair was horrible, luckily it grows very quick.

Guys, if you’re looking for something between a barber and a salon, this is your place (actually I think it’s literally between Studio Tilee salon and Wooten Barber Shop). I’ve been coming here to get my haircut for 2+ years now and couldn’t be happier. I’ve tried about a dozen salons around town, and for a simple but professional guy’s cut other places charge too much, ranging from $ 25 to $ 45. Barber cuts don’t really do it for me either. At Alante, I always pay $ 12 without a wash or $ 16 with a wash and usually just give them a $ 20. Happy to do it.
The owner (Asian lady) is very nice but talkative so add 5 minutes if you get her. But they’ve all cut my hair and do a good job.
If you get a nearby street spot run in and ask them for their free parking magnet which sticks to your car door while you get your hair cut.

For a Korean guy’s haircut, which is what I got, this place rocks. Very friendly, and put real effort into your hair. Just what I would expect from a good hair salon.
I just walked in last week, and waited 10 mins. It took about 20 mins to get a haircut, and the price was pretty good ($ 16)! (+$ 3 for shampoo, she said)

Got a cut from Lilly I think? Anyways, it was a great cut and I’m happy about it.

IF YOU ARE A MALE, GO ON WEDNESDAYS!!! You will know if you go.
But basically it’s cheaper since it’s the deal day. The three ladies that work here do work on hair. Yes some may take a little longer or shorter to get the job done, but I have gotten my hair done by Jennifer, Young, and Courtney (new to Alante) and they have not disappointed. I always happen to get a shampoo because I don’t like loose hair everywhere and I don’t have time to go home. They massage your scalp and it feels awesome!!! I visit this place every month for my haircut. Close to campus, affordable for the distance, and the stylists are personable.
Get your haircut here at least once. You will think about going here again.

If you get the Asian lady she will give you a good cut. If you get one from anyone else, the cut will be crap.
Recently got a $ 16 cut, she spent less then 10 minutes on me. The sides are uneven, and my head shape is off. She was very nice, but the cut was bad.
Didn’t want to be that guy that asked her to do more. Rather, this was my vehicle of feedback.

For the past several weeks I’ve been prepared to cut off a MAJOR amount of hair… I’m pretty much brand new to Austin so I haven’t had a clue of where I should go. It’s always a little unsettling finding a stylist you trust in a new city.
It seemed that every place I called wanted over $ 60 just to cut some hair. Seemed a bit insane to me… So when I found Alante that is at a much more reasonable price I was both thrilled and nervous. We all know that saying, you pay for what you get…
I walked down the drag and into Alante and was super nervous to see it wasn’t busy at all, and it wasn’t the most upscale of places… However, I immediately felt comfortable. My stylist was super helpful! I knew the basics of what I wanted, a pixie cut, but I wasn’t 100% sure the exact length or how I wanted my bangs to go. etc etc.
Somehow, without me having any idea what I wanted the end result to look like, she managed to give me a cut that was EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED.
Very impressed and will certainly be going back whenever I need a haircut!

I’ve been going to Alante for the past 3 or 4 haircuts I’ve gotten and I was very satisfied each time. Young really knows what she’s doing. I like that she knows how to handle Asian hair especially because my hair is super thick so it’s difficult to manage. She also talks to her customers and makes great conversation.
I went a couple days ago again to get my hair donated and she was so patience with me. I was being an annoying girly girl and sooo indecisive like I normally am, but she never rushed me. Anddd, my hair turned out great :] Absolutely love it! She even gave me a discount! The haircut was supposed to be $ 35 but she only charged me $ 25. Win.

I like this place. I went here for 2 years, almost since the first day Young bought it. It’s a short walk from campus, I never had to wait more than 10 minutes, the price is always great, and the service became personal after I came half a dozen times or so. So if you are on campus and want to get a haircut, I doubt there’s a better place around.
I did leave though, and it was all because of styling — Young does a great job doing good cuts, but I wanted something different, and felt I would have been better off elsewhere. I might come back if I’m ever in a bind (I do work less than 3 minute walk away).

Young does a great haircut on guys, I witnessed this while waiting. However, when she was done with my hair, it was unevenly chopped and not at all what I wanted, though I showed her pictures. I tried to keep asking if she was sure it was supposed to look the way it did, and she insisted she knew what she was doing, but now I am waiting for my hair to grow out a little bit more before i find someone to fix the chopped parts.
Also I paid 30 $ and that didn’t even include a wash, plus my haircut was really simple and more like a trim. It wasn’t really worth it :(

Ms. Young is really nice and the price is reasonable. Great service!

Alante is great and Young, the owner and stylist, is the best part about coming here. She is the most friendly, personable stylist I have ever met, and she can always take my pathetically vague instructions and turn them into an adorable haircut. This place is very cheap – $ 25 for a nice ladies haircut, and she’ll even give you the occasional free touchup if you get bangs.
Another bonus is that Young remembers almost all of her customers. Every time I go, I see her greet customers by name. She’s a great lady and this place is the best-​kept secret on the drag.

I was in Austin for my honeymoon, and I decided to cut my hair off on a whim. My husband and I were walking around the neighborhood, and figured that I might as well give Alante a try (hair grows, right? :)). I was so happy with my hair cut! Jo Lee did a wonderful job, and she cut it at a reasonable price. I actually use a photo of her cut whenever I go in for a trim in St. Louis. She’s that good! :D

I wandered in here my first month living in Austin– it was a great choice. The owner (I cannot remember her name) is absolutely adorable. She gave me a fabulous haircut and an amazing brow wax, all for $ 20! When I came back a few months later she remembered my name and practically everything we had talked about before. This is a great place to go for a great cut without any pretentious vibes.

A few months back I needed to get a haircut on my lunch break. Should have figured — the wait at the Wooten was 45 minutes long, and they don’t let you take a number. FLUMMOXED, I wandered next door into a friendly waiting Alante.
This place is clearly chick-​oriented, but guys, don’t let that stop you from getting a good cut. Worth the money. The other reviewer, Cyrus, paid $ 30 for a cut and wash… they changed ownership recently and his review is from 2007. It was less than 20 for a cut only, including tip.

I’m pretty picky about getting my hair cut… its taken me 6 months/​haircuts to finally find a place/​person that I like… and this is it. Summer is my hairstylist. she’s friendly and pays close attention to detail, and ACTUALLY shampoos my hair. none of this 2 second hair-​washing going on here. She actually massages your scalp and does the hair justice. and will wash your hair out before you leave too. Been to her 3 times now. and she knows how I like it. so I don’t even need to explain myself.
One problem I have is… its on the Drag so the parking sucks.
Also. slightly pricey. 30 bucks a pop for haircut and wash.