Roar Salon

Erica is the best! I have been to many other upscale hair salons in Austin but was never satisfied so I continued to travel back and forth to Houston to get my cut until I tried ROAR and found Erica! Erica corrected a layer cut for me and re-​trimmed my bangs. I could see by the way she took control of the cut and the suggestions she made that she knew what she was doing. Not only that, but I have to say that she is the 1^st stylist who gave me practical hair tips that ACTUALLY work for my lifestyle — she LISTENS!
I’m one of those people who buy expensive hair products and tools but never use them and just have them sit in the closet somewhere — a person who wants nice hair yet unwilling to work hard to get it (I don’t blow dry, don’t want to take the time to curl my hair, etc) so she told me to ditch all the expensive, high-​end blow dryers and curlers that I bought (since I wasn’t using them anyway) and told me the tools I needed that would achieve the clean, sleek look I wanted at a more reasonable and time efficient way. I did exactly that & decided to return my $ 200 curler and bought the $ 30 one she suggested and was able to achieve the same look she had me walk out of the salon with in 5 minutes at home! When that happened, I knew she was a keeper!
She is professional, likeable, and personable! I have complete trust in her so when I sit in her chair, I just tell her to do whatever she wants with my hair because I know it will come out amazing! Best décor salon by the way (and check out their fancy bathroom — impressive!) I finally found my hairstylist!

Feel like you’re perpetually and fruitlessly searching for exquisitely marvelous locks? Pump the brakes. Look no further. Rory was so incredibly, wonderfully warm, funny, and kind. He has such passion for his work and truly cares about making your experience at Roar an unforgettable one. Not only did we deeply discuss the approach to my highlights, but he took the time to explain his method and how the colors would turn out on my thick, curly hair. I felt so well-​informed and was wiggling my fingers with delight a few too many times. In short, Rory is a hair coloring prodigy. I have never seen my hair look this good. Seriously. Go there. To top it off, his gorgeous and infectiously sweet assistant, Jessica, blew out my hair into the most insanely awesome mane of soft, lush big curls. Side note, I have a TON of thick, dry, curly hair — she definitely got an arm workout yet did it with a huge smile and warm kindness. No one has ever been able to make my hair look this amazing with a hair dryer and a round brush. Needless to say, this salon is brimming with beautiful souls. The atmosphere was so welcoming and everyone made me feel like part of their snuggy family. I’ve already booked my next appointment and can’t wait to go back! Thank you Roar for making my hair dreams come true! XO

I went here on my birthday last week as a treat yourself hair appointment. I am SO glad I did! Rory did my color, Stacey did my trim. I’m a very picky blonde that has a hard time getting my hair to grow. Rory had an in depth consult with me (I showed him some pictures) and we talked about my hair goals. He is a magician with color. Absolutely amazing. I wasn’t really sure how to describe what I wanted (natural dirty blonde, kinda ashy, but sun kissed. getting the perfect blonde hue is tough) but he NAILED it. I felt like total royalty the whole day and was treated like I was a best friend. Stacey recommended some products but I never once felt pressured to buy anything. Top notch service, so friendly. BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT. Worth the little extra money, especially if you want a killer look and healthy hair with great shine.

Roar is by far the best salon in town. Lived at the Windsor several years and the salon is just downstairs. I have been going to Stacey for years and would highly recommend her and Roar. Simply the best.

I’ve only been seeing Brittany Bell for a year or so, and I must say that she’s knocked the ball out of the park on EVERY appointment! I am incredibly picky with my red hair. It’s unbelievable how spot on she nails the color ALWAYS. I’ve had terrible experiences with color in this town. I’m not quite sure how she does it. Sorcery? Is she a color wizard? I think so. :)

Great cut by Charlie and color by Gabriela. My normal hair stylist was out town (different salon) and I’ve always wanted to try ROAR because of its great reviews. Receptionist was super friendly and able to schedule me an apt. not too far out. Gabriela was quick, efficient and did a good job addressing my color concerns. I’m really happy with the outcome. Then cut by Charlie, who was great! I wasn’t sure what to expect since I could find any Unilocal reviews on her. Turns out she is new from Dallas. She did an AWESOME job! Cut was exactly what I wanted. She also blew out my curly hair, and it looked amazing! She was super quick (in a good way! not a rushing way– she just knew what she was doing!) and really friendly. She made me feel like a million $$. Very happy I finally tried ROAR. I will definitely be back!

I have been with Melissa Frost for coming up on seven years and I could not recommend her enough. I cheated on her once and regretted it sooo much that I went to see Melissa with my tail between my legs the very same week. She fixed me up and didn’t make me feel guilty, which I really appreciated because I was so ashamed!
I have tons of super stubborn white hair, and she is always able to get me good, pigmented coverage that doesn’t fade. She has also gently talked me out of a few bad hair ideas (going for my first pixie cut while pregnant), and gets creative when I say, ‘oh hell, I don’t know, surprise me!’. I always leave with great, non-​fussy hair that doesn’t take hours to style and I find that her haircuts really last. She’s just never done me wrong. I feel like if you want total confidence, you want to see Melissa at Roar.

You have to go see MELISSA! I have been looking for a good stylist for a long time. MELISSA ROCKS! She listened to my requests and exceeded my expectation. I highly recommend her for any of your hair needs.

I met Juan while he was working at another salon in Austin and I not only followed him to Roar, but I drive in from Houston every 5 — 6 weeks to get my platinum blonde retouched with him.
Juan is the best colorist that has ever worked on my hair. I am a natural dark brunette with a ton of hair. I always feel hesitation from other colorists when they’re debating bleaching me and working with me. I haven’t found anyone who was as willing and ready to work on me as Juan was. He is willing to go the extra mile and take the extra time necessary to achieve the most optimum results. For anyone wanting to go blonde, wanting a highly qualified colorist, or just a superb stylist, you should give Juan at Roar a try. He is fabulous and he will make you shine!

I had such a great experience at Roar with Melissa. She did an amazing job with my hair, totally balancing the previous color job that I’d been unhappy with for months. Looked absolutely beautiful and has continued to look great, even a month later! The location of Roar couldn’t be more convenient for me, and the atmosphere is relaxing yet fun. Very much looking forward to going back! Thanks, Melissa and the Roar team!

Melissa Frost is amazing! I came in with a picture of a balayage and she made my hair look even better! I haven’t been able to find a good hair stylist out here that I like, I’m so glad my photographer friend introduced us.

Roar is a sweet salon in a very convenient part of town. When you’re done, you can take your fresh hairdo bar hopping on Rainey.
My stylist is Juan. He’s a lovely person. I adore him. And, as a stylist, I trust him with cutting my curly hair which is no small feat. Occasionally, we throw some color around to freshen things up. He has a great eye for his craft and he listens to all my concerns. I can only imagine the greatness he will achieve as he continues in this profession. Better get on that client list now!

If you need someone who is professional, sweet and attentive to his customers– Juan Diego is the person you need! The entire time I was getting my color done, he was continuously complimenting the color, telling me how jealous everyone would be and doting on his work– as he should have! My color is on point, the cut is on point, and I feel as fabulous as he told me I would feel. The salon has a luxurious atmosphere (and he gave me free champagne, you can’t beat that) and the products he used on my hair made my hair so healthy and soft, I loved them. If you need someone who is flexible, professional and personable, call Juan asap! I had a great experience overall and will be going back! Not to mention, he gives a complimentary dry trim after 2 weeks. Love it. Love all of it. He is my permanent «Hair Doctor» from this point on.

My stylist at Roar is Juan.
He gave me a style that I’d like to keep forever. Its the first time Ive had a haircut that really suits me. I get so many compliments now because of how good my hair looks. He is also the best colorist Ive ever had. He can make my hair whatever color I want and it’s never damaged.
If you’re thinking of changing your hairstyle there’s no better person to see.

The atmosphere is amazing! Such a cute spot, everyone is super friendly! Juan is AMAZING! Consistently gets my color perfect and as a blonde, that can be hard to come by. I’ve had the best experience from start to finish, Juan made sure that I was completely taken care of and satisfied with every aspect of my appointment.

My stylist, JUAN, works here and he is fantastic! It’s a MUST that you schedule an appointment with him. I don’t know what I was thinking before I started getting my done hair by him. His color and cuts are always current, unique, and he keeps me looking fresh and fabulous. I always put my trust in his hands. As for the salon itself, Roar is absolutely awesome! If you want to be treated well and with the best quality products (that smell soooo good), come to Roar. Great location and the salon is gorgeous. I always feel wonderful leaving the salon.

I had the most amazing experience today with Juan! I have had the same person cut and color my hair for years now, but this year she was booked for the holiday season. Very hesitant to go to someone new, I anxiously put my hair into Juan’s hands and he did not disappoint! He is the @hairmessiah!

JUAN JUAN JUAN!!! If you need color he is your guy!!! Super sweet and just incredibly attentive! I Just moved from San Diego… And its always so hard to find someone who you can trust to do a good job on your hair without them messing it up! Luckily Juan was someone I could trust and he did an INCREDIBLE job! Not only did he listen to what I wanted… But he went above and beyond to make sure to also treat my hair so that I wouldn’t have to get a cut and I could keep the length!!! All I have to say is you MUST have him do your hair if your looking for a new stylist! If I could give him more stars… I would give him

I went to ROAR Salon recently and Erica Rae gave me the best cut I’ve had in Austin.
I had been seeing the same stylist in LA for over 10 years prior to moving to Austin.
I have very thick, curly blonde hair and it takes a real expert to cut it correctly. I prefer a dry cut to see where my curls will lay and many stylists I’ve seen will only cut it wet. Erica is an expert on cutting curls dry. She was able to balance out my cut and remove a lot of excess weight on one side. She kept the volume and the layers were perfect for showing off my curls without being too «Big and poufy». Can’t wait to go back to see her in 6 weeks!
She is also a funny, charismatic and great person to chat with for an hour… Highly recommend!

I’ve got thick, coarse hair with a mind of its own, and I only trust Erica Rae at Roar Salon to turn it into something manageable and awesome — and she does it every time!
I’ve been following her around Austin for more than a decade simply because her experience, vision and honesty make me comfortable in her chair. If I want a particular hairstyle (I’m notorious for bringing in photos from magazines) and it just won’t work with my ridiculous cowlicks, she’ll tell me and suggest an alternative rather than just cutting my hair and letting me deal with it. That’s true professionalism.
I’ve also worked with Erica Rae as part of a wedding party. She handled not only the bride’s beautiful updo and the bridesmaids and house party as well, but she also put the bride at ease when the electricity went out pre-​ceremony! Erica’s a fabulous stylist to have on hand!