What do our clients have to say about our stylists and service. Direct from CitySearch.com learn about the salon through the experiences of our guests.
The testimonials below represent the most recent reviews and were pulled directly from CitySearch.com. Please visit CitySearch.com to view the over 55 reviews posted by our guests concerning the salon.
09/30/2008 Posted by tamara38
My first experience with a stylist in San Antonio was awesome. I struggled to find a stylist in Phoenix for 15 months & never found one I liked. As usual, I relied on CitySearch to point me in the right direction. Boy, am I glad! I called & was able to get an appointment the same day. According to the receptionist, Mondays are usually slow for them. Yes, I said Mondays. This salon is open on Mondays! I arrived early to my appointment because I left my house early in case I got lost but I found it right away. Which is saying a lot for me, I am navigationally challenged. I was greeted right away by three friendly ladies at the front counter. I was offered something to drink several times while I waited. I was a bit disappointed that my appointment was at 2pm and my stylist did not come out to greet me promptly at 2pm, even to say she is running late. However, she did appear about 20 minutes after my appt time and was very friendly. She was very pleasant & we had a pleasant conversation while she gave me highlights, lowlights, and a cut. My stylist was Yvonne & she transformed my hair, which had not been touched in over nine months, to a work of art. It is so beautiful! The color is amazing. I came home & my husband told me that he thought this was the best hair I have ever had. He took me to dinner & we had a wonderful, romantic evening. Thanks to Yvonne for adding some spark to my marriage & bringing out the romantic in my man! It was worth the $190 just to see my husband look at me that way.
Pros: High quality color & cut.
Cons: Expensive but you get what you pay for</SPA
08/11/2008 Posted by amyandtodd
The new location is super convenient and very nice. I have been getting my hair colored there for several months now and am always happy with the end result. The staff is very accomodating, friendly, and they do a great job of listening to what your goals are. I've left feeling and looking fantastic everytime. I would highly recommend the Hair Studio if you are looking for a top-notch salon in San Antoni
10/16/2008 Posted by astan4dfan
First, I must admit I AM "that" customer that most salons fake a smile to see because I have learned to express dissatisfaction after paying $200 for coloring/cuts that stylists pretended to like on me-but that my family and friends had to tell me looked AWFUL!! After years of leaving salons (from New York to LA) unhappy with the results, I began to believe that what I had been asking stylists to do REALLY was impossible. Sadly, I have also become used to people who find the easiest, cheapest, fastest way to make a buck with no regard for taking pride in the work they do. Luckily, I remained unsatisfied with all the pricey color "experiments" I paid top dollar for in the past and brought my search here--where I read all the + reviews @ THIS PLACE and took a chance! After living all over the US, having my hair done in MANY (an understatement at best) high priced, top rated salons AND paying over $300/visit I can confidently say this was by far the BEST salon I have encountered bar none! From making the appointment (SUPER friendly receptionist, great attitude and answered ALL of my many ?s) to my stylist aka HAIR GENIUS!!(LAURA) who took her time, listened to what I was aiming for and literally accomplished a feat I previously thought impossible!! My hair is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!, and despite this being my FIRST visit she got it 210% RIGHT! Gone are my days of debating returning to salons for "color corrections"! I HIGHLY (and without reservation) recommend this salon (sp. LAURA!) I am thankful for all the HONEST reviewers who led me to this jem! I wish I had researched earlier and saved myself from the absolute salon horrors I have experienced at other SA spa/salons. I had NO idea my hair COULD look this fabulous! Oh, and this is an AUTHENTIC review, written by a real, non salon-affliated customer (I always wonder @ that when I read some of these...) THANKS AGAIN!!
10/08/2008 Posted by clark2007
I visted Shellie after having my hair destroyed at Toni and Guy. My hair was fried! Shellie found a color that was a natural me and gave me an awesome swing bob. My husband loves it and everyone wants to know who does my hair!
Pros: super nice people, great service, stylists really care about how you look
Cons: none!</SPA</SPA
Additional Services
Hair
Hair Extensions...I love mine
The first time around at a different salon it did not end so well.... However, my second experience at Hair Studio Sonterra was completely different. This is not to say my extensions the first time around didn't look good, but Shellie seems more dedicated to helping me throughout the time that I have had them in.
Her technique is also different. Compared to the first time my extensions did not knot up, (and when this happens you have to stay on top of it) and I believe this was in large part due to her technique. My hair was also longer, and fuller so to me this was extremely impressive. I felt so beautiful - even the second time around when you see them finished it is still quite the site.
Based on my experience I would only use the products designed to protect the bonding of your extensions. Whoever puts your extensions in should take them out. Brush you hair three times a day, and pull it back when you sleep. Also, Shellie recommended when washing my hair not to put conditioner anywhere near your bonds because it will loosen them up.
I am going in later this month, to have them taken them out, and I am going to get a new set put in.
Cons: A little hard to find the first time
Awesome Experience!
Cons: none
Hair Studio Sonterra....THE BEST in the city of San Antonio!
Other wonderful things about Hair Studio Sonterra: Friendly receptionists; beautiful salon (10 minutes from my home); great products (try the Pureology line); ease of scheduling appointments by email.
If you are looking for a new salon, this is the one & ask for Debbie Jo!
by Gina81
I'm very, very paticular about my hair, no one ever seems to get it right. I went to Hair Sonterra and got a cut and color. It was absolutely fabulous! I have no complaints. The stylist listened VERY carefully to what I wanted, gave some suggestions, and executed exactly what we talked about. I got very natural blonde highlights and a killer haircut. The blowdry was also amazing...no need to re-do it myself when I got home.
- Pros: Talent
- Cons: Receptionist was having a bad day..not very friendly
by AM157
I just moved to San Antonio and made the mistake of going to a cheaper salon since I just needed a trim. My hair looked horrible. After looking on citysearch I decided to try out Hair Studio Sonterra. First of all, the salon is beautifu. The staff is friendly and professional. It did take a few days to schedule an appointment online, I ended up just calling and got an appt right away for the same week. I have very thick, wavy hair which can be difficult to cut because it tends to "do its own thing". Lauren gave me a fantastic hair cut that I love! I've never had a hair stylist get it right the first time. Usually its a good haircut and after going a few times they figure out how to cut my hair right. I highly recommend this salon. It's a little pricey ($65) for a haircut, but worth every penny. I can't wait to get a color next time :)
- Pros: Great Salon, Great Staff
- Cons: A little bit of a drive from west side, pricey
by beauty82
I love this place! I didn't think I would be able to find a good salon with reasonable prices in the city (especially after my first experience in San Antonio), but I did! Thank goodness for City Search. After reading the reviews on here, I called and made an appointment with Laura a few months ago. I've been twice now and she's given me great color, highlights, cut and service at an amazing price. She has also been very flexible. I missed an appt. on accident and she called and was able to squeeze me in a few hours later. This place is a gem and I don't plan on going anywhere else anytime soon. I'm seriously so happy I found it that I would do cartwheels the whole way there if I had to, 5-plus stars for sure. I can't wait to go back. :o)
- Pros: Friendly Staff, Quality, Beautiful
- Cons: Convenient ...but tucked away
by stormycst
About 3 years ago I lost my long-time stylist. So, for the last three years, I've tried several salons and had concluded that I would have to settle for "I like it ok" cut and color events. Today, that all changed. I tried Hair Studio for the first time - and WOW! from the moment I entered, it felt right. Friendly staff and a comfy chair greeted me. My color was a mess from previous mediocre experiences, so I felt compelled to tell Laura what I wanted. She listened very patiently, offered a couple of suggestions, brought me color samples, talked me through the process, then proceeded to totally refresh my hair color and style. Once I saw the outcome, I knew I'd never have to explain to her what needed to be done. She is a highly skilled professional and even though we had just met, she knew far better than I did what I needed : ) Her talent shows and I can finally say "I LOVE IT!" about my color and style. Thanks Hair Studio for being so easy to do business with, for having staff like Laura. I look forward finally having a sure thing again.
- Pros: skilled staff, friendly atmosphere, full service
- Cons: none
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