The following unsolicited reviews are taken directly from online reviews:

"Ethan gave me the BEST hair cut I've ever had! Take it from someone who has always had issues controlling, maintaining, and having trouble with breakage, this is your saving grace...My hair has never looked so good! ...Ethan was so pleasant to talk with and his salon is professional and quaint. His story of becoming a hair dresser ([20+] years ago) is awesome.
ANYONE WITH CURLY HAIR NEEDS TO SEE ETHAN!"

“Savannah was amazing! It was my first time there and she took her time explaining the process to me. She was very friendly and welcoming and provided styling tips and product suggestions. Will definitely be back!”

“Sherry was so kind and communicative during my first cut. She really listened to my concerns about previous cuts, collaborated with me about keeping my length while shaping my hair, and talked through how I actually WEAR my hair before she started cutting. I walked away with a haircut I really love!”

“Charley is WONDERFUL! My hair has not looked this good in years -- if ever. He fixed my pandemic mess while being extremely friendly and welcoming in the process. It is such a relief to have a hair salon with people who know how to work with curly hair in a world of hair salons that don't understand that curls need different treatment. If I could give ten stars, I would!l”

“This place is great! They give great cuts for curly hair for a reasonable price - that is so hard to find. Everyone is super friendly and knowledgeable. I drive from South Austin to come here and won’t go anywhere else now that I’ve found it!”

“My daughter had her hair done with Sherry today. She was very professional and friendly. She explained what she was doing every step of the way and made sure my daughter understood how to replicate what she was doing at home. She didn't try to force us to buy any products. Highly recommend this salon for curly haired people!”

“I've been to many curly hair salons over the years in many different cities and this is by far the best one I've experienced, thanks in large part to Charley. He's friendly, knowledgeable, funny, and easy to connect with, which made it easy to trust him with a slightly shorter asymmetrical style than I'd previously tried (for reference, I have so-called Type 3B curls). And he seemed to know just the right tricks to achieve the look I was going for without me needing to explain too much. He also gave me great, easy at-home styling tips to consistently shape my curls the way I like. I also like that the salon is fairly small - I've had the chance to talk with the owner and interact with other patrons, making it feel like a more of a community space than other salons. And, of course, the prices are very reasonable. I'll be trying to make appointments with Charley whenever I'm back in town!”

“I came here in hoping for at least decent results, but left with the hugest smile on my face! My stylist Sherry was sooo sweet and explained to me all the methods that could possibly be damaging my hair. They didn’t push me to buy any products at all and just treated my hair with absolute kindness, and with their amazing work I bought some anyways. You can see the difference for yourself 💗 thank you guys!”

“I've had quite a few that said they understood curls...they did not. I was told I have to straighten my hair to get good hair color...I do not. This is the place I've been looking for. Charley knows hair, he knows curls and he knows how to style your hair. And....wait for it...he listens. This is the first time that I haven't had to do my hair again AFTER going to the salon. Trust your curls with Charley and you won't be disappointed.”

"Ethan is simply an amazing hair stylist, in my book. He is laid back , and he listens. However, he also will very kindly and diplomatically tell you what he thinks will look best. For the longest time, I asked him to cut my hair shorter, even though he suggested otherwise. It turned out that he was right that my curl pattern looks better a touch longer. He cut my hair for years and always gave me the very best cut I had ever had. He is also very talented with color, too, and gave me a natural look to color my gray. He always takes a lot of time and makes sure he gets it right. I can't recommend him highly enough for curly-haired people."

“I was in need of a new hair dresser and Sherry is absolutely amazing. I'm always hesitant about trying somewhere new with having the curly hair. Not only did she provide a stunning cut that worked perfect with my hair type and preferences, she is truly a wonderful human. Thank you, Sherry!!”

“Charley is the best hair stylist I've had in my life.”

“We love Curly Hair Austin. Myself and my kiddo see Sherry and her skills are as great as her personality. I've always had a tough time with haircuts, as my hair is especially difficult. Strange curl patterns and thickness that rarely lends itself to a cute shorter cut. But somehow, Sherry always has me leaving the salon super proud of my new look. She's also so easy to talk to. She's kind and so considerate. Funny and empathetic. My kid rarely opens up to people easily and they took to Sherry by the second visit. They really took ownership of the look they wanted and Sherry genuinely listened. We both got exactly what we wanted when we came in. Sherry is a great, talented find and a beautiful soul to know. 💜”

“I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this service to anyone who is looking for a reliable and educated person for their curly cut. Sherry is extremely well informed with lots of experience and gave me a great cut. Even learned more tips as to how to perfect my curly routine. No pushing of certain products or techniques, but a general sense of “how can we make your hair what you want it to be?” Location is nice, private, and easy to locate.”

“Amazing and consistent cuts, great customer service, and super reasonable prices! Charley is so talented!”

"My hair was completely over-processed, dry, and limp. I have extremely course, thick hair that requires special care to look decent. This was by far the best hair cut I've ever received. Ethan is attentive and precise, ensuring each strand was cut in a way that would accentuate my natural curl. Extremely happy! Worth every penny!"

"I booked with Charley and he got my curls out in full force. I hadn't had a haircut since 2018 and desperately needed one. He gave me a great cut that goes well with my low maintenance lifestyle. I am very happy.”

“Charley is a fantastic stylist! Thank you for showing me just how beautiful my natural curls are!”

“I am very happy with Charley’s cut. He did a great jub and I am looking forward to coming back.”

“Thank you!! I found my person!”

“Already got a compliment from a stranger”!

“Kylie!! Went back for second appointment just this past Oct. of 2020. She rocks, not only was my visit comfortable, Kylie a complete sweetheart, and the Haircut Bangin!!! Covid protocol was perfect and my cut took not too long, nor felt rushed.
She was able to get me into a consultation and then the following cut soon and worked with what I asked for, but gave her opinion and ideas the whole time. Kylie, you rock. Great business. Great price. cant rave enough. Thanks guys, im cute again :,)”

“It is not easy to cut my short curly hair but Emily at Curly Hair Austin did an amazing job. She completely understood how to give it a nice flow that framed my face. She explained everything as she went along and showed me what to do to make it look it's best. I love that there is a place that specializes in hair like mine.”

"I am delighted with my Kylie cut at CHA! She knew just what to do to make my curls look great! This girl has talent."

“Emily is incredible! She made my very nervous daughter feel so at ease. Thank you!!!”

“There are three stylists currently here according to the website. I got my haircut from Kylie and I was NOT disappointed. Typically, in the past, when a stylist would style my hair I wouldn't hate it, but also didn't love it. Not the case here. I found a new product I love that also works with one of the products I already use. I'm confident the same level of service is consistent amongst any stylist working here…
I highly recommend this place if you have curly hair.”

“Emily did a fantastic job with my cut. After moving from NYC where I used to get my hair done by the most senior stylist at Devachan, I was a bit nervous to find a good stylist in Austin. Emily took a lot of time and care to give me a cut I was happy with, and she also did a great job styling it. Thanks Emily, see you for my next cut!

”Emily was fantastic and did a great job cutting and styling my hair. I really like that she cut my curls, styled It, let it dry, then recut and styled again. Sounds minor but I've had some pretty bad hair cuts because the stylist didn't take the time to readjust the cut once the curls had shrunk. I had a ton of hair from quarantining and she nailed the style I wanted. If you have curly hair, you're in good hands with Emily and Curly Hair Austin.”

“I recieved a hair cut from Emily. I haven't had my hair cut professionally in years (my dry hair was to my waist). I haven't been able to wear my hair down since it was so long. Emily listened to what I was looking for. She was sweet and I could tell she was wanting to get the cut right- very focused which I appreciate. Now I will be able to wear my hair down since it is a manageable length.

“I've been waiting a long time to find a salon that really knows how to cut curly hair! Kylie was so friendly and patient with me since I don't know exactly what style I wanted. We talked for a few minutes, got a game plan and I got a cut I loved!”

"Kylie was very friendly and helped me out on how to style my hair . I love how it looks now after the trim she gave it too!"

"Ethan makes my hair look a lot better than I can imagine. I get a fresh feel after our visits. He is definitely to be trusted to make you look your best. He is chill vibed and has a clean and nice salon. Thanks, Ethan!"

"Kylie gave me the trim of my dreams! I’m seriously considering commuting the 2.5 hours from my hometown for my next cut."

“I've been going to Emily for a while now, and love her! Always happy with my cuts and color! I highly recommend her for anyone with curls.”

“I can’t think of enough good things to say about CHA!!!! Kylie and Ethan are AMAZING!!! I moved to Austin a year ago in desperate need of a Curley hair specialist. Kylie has transformed my damaged hair. My curls have never looked better. Great cut and color!!! Kylie and Ethan work well together and really help each other out unlike other salons. They keep the salon really clean and I have no problem coming here during COVID times.”

"I am always pleased with Ethan's haircuts of my wavy hair that I used to try to keep straight!!!  Now I just let it go and get so many compliments!"

"What can I say... Ethan is the best at cutting my 3C curls! Trying Kylie next! :)

“This was the best experience! I have been telling all my curly friends. I am learning to love my curls and they are making it easier”

“Getting my haircut by Emily was a wonderful experience. She had answers for all my questions relating to curly hair. I really appreciate the work that she put in during my appointment.”

"Ethan gave me an incredible cut yesterday and I am MORE than pleased! With fine, wavy-to-curly-to-frizzy hair depending on the climate, I can tell it will look and wear well with no effort on my part. Literally."

“Kylie is fantastic! Excellent hair cut and style and very patient and accommodating. Very professional and also very sweet “

"Well, I'm pretty excited about this find. I searched for curly hair stylists in Austin and came to this posting so thought I'd give Ethan a try. This is the first time in awhile that I love my haircut. Not only that, but I've been styling my curly hair for years, and somehow he still managed to show me a new way to wash, apply product, scrunch and dry."

"Ethan's a keeper in my book. After many, many years, I've finally found a stylist that improves my style and consistently makes my hair look better than I thought it could. I've been to Ethan 4-5 times in the last two years, which is a lot for me. Before Ethan I was reluctant to go to a stylist even once a year. It's so nice to walk out and not have to immediately put my hair in a ponytail because of an awkward cut or super shrunken curls. There are a number of excellent curly hair stylists in Austin, and I've tried a few, but for me Ethan is the only one that can deliver the whole package consistently and that is to give me a great cut, color (when I splurge) and style that fits me and my lifestyle. He also uses Deva products and AG re:coil, which I do too. And now rather than getting looks of pity for my unruly hair, strangers will ask me who my stylist is or what products I use."

"What I like best about Ethan is his ability to assess your hair type, your facial features and your lifestyle and make recommendations about the most flattering way to cut your hair. One cautionary note -- Ethan uses a minimum of style products and is not going 'style' your hair, but if you want a great cut that will do your curls justice, flatter your face, and complement your lifestyle -- this is your stylist!"

"I found Ethan on this web site a year ago when the hairstylist I had used for 10 yrs. quit, leaving me with no one to go to and a huge family function one month away. I was in a panic, but Ethan gave me the best cut and color of my life. He spent a lot of time with me showing me how to use the hair products correctly to get the most out of my curls. He also fixed the tacky highlights left in my hair from my previous hairstylist. He books up 2 months in advance so you need to make an appt. when you're checking out. "

"I just received one of the best haircuts of my life by a man who knows his way around curls. I had very long hair when I went in and a pretty good idea of how I wanted it to look coming out. I brought in a photo, gave a description of what I wanted (short with layers below eye level) and he not only listened to me but gave me good advice on how to make the cut work for my face and curl level. Ethan does a mixture of wet and dry cutting, meaning he is not satisfied until each curl is perfect."

"Ethan gave me my first edgy haircut. I love it. It gave my limp, wavy hair volume and life."

"I rarely get my hair cut. But when it was time, I knew exactly who I wanted to see. Ethan is a genius. He does a mix of wet and dry cutting, and spends lots of time shaping your hair perfectly. Plus, he's just as pleasant as can be."

"I am a curly who doesn't get my hair cut very often. I snip at my curls occasionally just to get by. I decided to get a real haircut and went to Ethan. He gave me one of the best haircuts that I have ever had. He made my curls more curly and didn't cut them too short. He cuts dry and wet. He really took the time to work with the way my curls fall and the texture of my hair. He is also is a super styler. His product knowledge and the way he dried my hair was just perfect. It was one of the few times that I walked out of a salon and didn't go straight home to rescue a curly hair disaster. I am thrilled!"

"Ethan is the curly hair specialist in Austin. He always understands exactly what I want in a style and he always does a fantastic job. He has been my stylist for six years and he exceeds my expectations every time. I never end up with mushroom head (if you have curly hair you absolutely know what this is) and he recommends the perfect products, but doesn't try to oversell. I am always being complimented on my hair, and I always recommend Ethan."

"I had the pleasure of visiting Mr. Ethan Shaw on Friday the 13th of all days. Whoever said this is an unlucky day never got their hair cut with Ethan on this day! He is wonderful, plain and simple. He took the time to really look at and play with my hair before the cut and explained to me what he thought should be done. He then washed it and did the initial shaping while wet, then dried it with re:coil (he asked me what styling product I have and love and used that!) and then dried it. Then he cut each curl! Wow! He didn't pull out any magic hairdresser tricks and asked me how I normally style my hair (which I don't) so he did that. He took into account my very busy life and gave me a beautiful, easy, do-able cut. He is a very nice guy to boot! I will definitely be going back to him! We are so lucky to have him in Austin, curlygirls!"

"I had a great experience with Ethan. He really talked to me about my type of hair, and what would be the best products to use. He is the best curly cut I have had in the 7 years of living in Austin, TX. I usually have to go home and restyle my hair, but I left looking fabulous! If you want someone who really knows curls of all sorts Ethan is the man!"

"Over the years my semi straight hair has been getting curlier and curlier. Frustrated at trying to straighten my hair all the time (it would take at least an hour since I have A LOT of hair), I finally decided to go with the natural curl. The stylist I was seeing was no longer working out for me. I finally went to Ethan after a friend recommended him and WOW. The cut is great and he recommended some styling products for my hair so now it only takes me minutes in the morning to style my hair and it does not frizz in the middle of the day. I tried going back to my old stylist and hated it, I am now back with Ethan and loving my hair."

"Recently, my straight hair became curly. I didn't really know what to do with it. Ethan gave me a haircut that complimented my new texture and looks great! "