PATH Salon

PATH Salon has operated for 18 years, according to its home page, and was founded by Ryan Driggers. It works as a studio for independent stylists, each of whom runs a separate business inside the space as an independent contractor. The salon describes itself as a laid-back alternative to luxury in Austin.

The salon describes its goal as a high-end experience without high-maintenance energy. It is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 6pm.

Under current stylist pricing, a children's haircut is listed at $75, a men's haircut at $95 and a women's haircut at $125. Other listed services include balayage from $250, updos at $150, shampoo and style at $75, Olaplex at $125 or $25 as an add-on, Brazilian straightening at $250 and new growth retouch at $125.

The online store sells professional haircare from Kevin Murphy, K18 and Brazilian Blowout, while Oribe is available only in the salon. Appointments are confirmed 48 hours ahead. Cancellations need at least 24 hours' notice, late cancellations may be charged half the reserved amount, and no-shows are charged the full amount. Multiple services, combos and last-minute bookings are held with a credit card, and a deposit may be processed. Each stylist may set their own cancellation policy, so clients should check with their stylist. No refunds are issued, but concerns raised with the stylist within two days are adjusted at no extra cost, usually by the same stylist.

Aims for a high-end experience without high-maintenance energy, with each stylist running an independent business inside a shared studio.

The salon describes its feel as laid-back.