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Salon Vela
Salon Vela

Salon Vela

Hair salon in Austin, TX

Rated 4.9 out of 5 (547 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Closed now

The salon describes itself as an elite hair coloring salon. Its color work centers on Redken: the team applies Redken color to new growth and finishes the ends with conditioning glazes. Salon Vela has been a Redken Elite Salon, one of 24 in Texas and 310 in the United States, which the salon says gives its team access to advanced education and the latest products.

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About

The salon describes itself as an elite hair coloring salon. Its color work centers on Redken: the team applies Redken color to new growth and finishes the ends with conditioning glazes. Salon Vela has been a Redken Elite Salon, one of 24 in Texas and 310 in the United States, which the salon says gives its team access to advanced education and the latest products.

Most visits are by appointment. First-time guests are encouraged to book a consultation for extra time to talk through their hair, and several services begin with a complimentary consultation, including Platinum Color, Color Correction and Special Occasion styling. Cuts also start with a consultation, followed by a customized cleanse and condition and a blow-dry finish.

Prices depend on the Stylist Level, the scheduled time and hair volume, so most services are listed from a starting price. Services and pricing are the same regardless of gender. Spanish-speaking stylists are available, at different prices.

According to the salon, it is predominantly minority and women-owned. It has supported Communities In Schools at the high school level since 2015 through Food for Thought events, and The Trail Foundation at the Business Associate level since 2016. Reviews shown for the salon average 4.8 from 788 reviews.

Color-led work that begins with a consultation, with treatments and cleanses chosen for each guest's hair.

Specials & promotions

  • $15 off Premium Cut & Blow Dry versus à la carte

    Applies when booking the upgraded Premium Cut over a la carte services

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • $40 or more off Luxury Cut & Blow Dry versus à la carte

    Applies when booking the upgraded Luxury Cut over a la carte services; savings of $40 or more

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Single process color, face framing and express lightening, partial and full lightening, color correction, and platinum shades. Lightening can be built with foil highlights, balayage or hair painting.

  • Single Process Color $96+
  • Face Framing/Express Lightening $135+
  • Partial Lightening $180+
  • Full Lightening $225+
  • Color Correction Price at booking
  • Platinum Color Price at booking

Cut and blow dry options from classic to luxury, with the higher tiers adding a treatment or a clear gloss, plus special occasion styling for weddings and events.

  • Classic Cut & Blow Dry $74+
  • Premium Cut & Blow Dry $99+
  • Special Occasion $100+
  • Luxury Cut & Blow Dry $124+

Photos

  • Three women close-up in black and white, likely the salon's staff
  • Salon floor with styling chairs, chandelier and mirrors

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.salonvela.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Redken Elite Salon status, one of 24 in Texas
  • Redken color applied to new growth, with conditioning glazes for the ends
  • Shades Gloss clear conditioning gloss included in the Luxury Cut and Blow Dry, lasting up to 24 shampoos without altering color
  • Face Framing/Express Lightening, which the salon calls the money piece
  • Complimentary consultations for Color Correction and Platinum Color
Good for
  • first-time guests
  • gray coverage
  • color correction
  • weddings and special events
  • Spanish-speaking guests
  • guests who want a face-framing lift
  • guests who prefer a booked consultation
Treats
  • gray coverage
  • root touch-ups
  • hair color that needs fixing from home or another salon
  • all-over or partial lightening
  • face framing
  • platinum and frosty blonde shades
Techniques
  • single process color
  • foil highlights
  • balayage
  • hair painting
  • color correction
  • conditioning glaze
  • Shades Gloss
  • customized cleanse and condition
  • blow dry styling

Products & treatments

  • Redken
  • Shades Gloss

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