5 Best Hair Salons in San Antonio (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 8 min read

We compared 19 hair salons in San Antonio on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Finding a stylist you trust is rarely about the salon and nearly always about the person holding the scissors. The hair salons in San Antonio on this page hold more than 900 Google reviews between them, with review counts running from more than 110 to more than 230 each and ratings from 4.6 up to a perfect 5.0. The mix includes a boutique color salon, a stylist-led studio and barbershops, so match the place to the service you want.

Short answer: Twirl Salon on Blue Star has the largest review base here, at 4.8 stars from more than 230 Google reviews, with reviewers praising consultations, color and cuts. Puro Handsome Barbershop and Barber Shop On Main are barbershops that each hold 4.9. Lux Salon holds 4.6, and Hair By Christopher, a single-stylist studio, holds a perfect 5.0.

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Salons and Barbershops Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Twirl Salon	4.8 ★	237	Color, balayage and personalized cuts	View ›
2	Puro Handsome Barbershop	4.9 ★	208	Men's cuts and hot towel shaves	View ›
3	Barber Shop On Main	4.9 ★	158	Walk-in haircuts downtown	View ›
4	Lux Salon	4.6 ★	190	Balayage and highlights, Monte Vista	View ›
5	Hair By Christopher	5.0 ★	119	One-on-one stylist and colorist	View ›

5 Best Hair Salons in San Antonio (2026)

Profiles of each salon

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Twirl Salon

4.8237 Google reviews

Twirl Salon is a boutique hair salon at 118 Blue Star. Its site names hand-painted balayage as its signature color service and lists haircuts, color and treatments, styling and makeup, saying the team works with all hair textures including curly hair. The site credits founder Lisa Weller with a 24-year career in hair, and the salon is open seven days a week.

What people praise

Reviewers say consultations help them understand what cut or style suits them personally
Several reviewers name stylists they have seen for years
A first-time client said her stylist spent extra time on her bangs and that the cost matched the quality
One reviewer had hair and makeup done and called the atmosphere welcoming

Worth knowing

The site directs visitors to request an appointment rather than book instantly

Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume237 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit for color work and for clients who want an in-depth consultation. Reviewers return to specific stylists, so ask who is the right match for your hair.

Website +1210-781-4198 Directions

118 Blue Star #2, San Antonio, TX 78204

#2↩ Responds to reviews

Puro Handsome Barbershop

4.9208 Google reviews

Puro Handsome Barbershop is a barbershop, not a hair salon, on East Houston Street near the Majestic Theatre. Its site lists scissor cuts, fades, clipper cuts, beard trims and hot towel shaves, with online booking by barber, and its booking menu lists a haircut at $45. Google shows no hours for it.

What people praise

Reviewers praise barbers for taking time on cuts, including section cutting slicked-back hair
One reviewer called out a hot towel shave and said the conversation was great
A reviewer new to town said the owner stayed late to take a walk-in
Reviewers describe a welcoming, rock-and-art vibe

Worth knowing

Google lists no hours, so use the online booking or call before you go
A reviewer recommended booking ahead

Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume208 · 92nd

Confidencehigh

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: An excellent pick for scissor cuts and traditional shaves, but it is a barbershop. Book a barber online.

Website +1210-847-8018 Directions

228 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Barber Shop On Main

4.9158 Google reviews

Barber Shop On Main is a barbershop, not a hair salon, on North Main Avenue. It has no website, and Google lists weekday and Saturday hours of 9 AM to 6 PM. Reviewers name barbers such as Henry and describe walk-in visits.

What people praise

Reviewers describe friendly barbers and a good atmosphere
One reviewer walked in at the last minute and was taken right away
A traveler who found it near their hotel called the haircuts professional and the prices fair
One reviewer named a barber as very talented

Worth knowing

No website, so call or walk in to check availability
Closed Sunday

Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume158 · 82nd

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A simple, friendly option for a walk-in haircut, though it is a barbershop. Come during the weekday or Saturday hours.

+1210-541-4119 Directions

307 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Lux Salon

4.6190 Google reviews

Lux Salon is a hair salon on San Pedro Avenue, in Suite 106, and its site places it in the Monte Vista District. The site says it specializes in highlights, balayage and ombre, color correction, single process color and root retouches, and also lists traditional men's cuts. Google lists it open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM.

What people praise

Reviewers return to the same stylist for years for cuts and balayage
Reviewers describe the salon as clean, cute and relaxing
Two reviewers called the prices very reasonable for the quality
One reviewer said her stylist allows a week for any corrections

Worth knowing

Closed Mondays
Reviewers book particular stylists, so ask which one fits your hair

Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume190 · 87th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown86% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strong for color and highlights, with loyal long-term clients. Its rating is the lowest on the page at 4.6, but the written reviews are warm.

Website Book now +1210-738-8089 Directions

3915 San Pedro Ave Ste 106, San Antonio, TX 78212

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Hair By Christopher

5.0119 Google reviews

Hair By Christopher is a single-stylist studio on Broadway led by Christopher Valdez, who describes himself on the site as a master stylist and colorist with over 15 years in the industry. The site lists precision cutting and barbering, custom color with Goldwell products, updos, and treatments such as Brazilian blowouts, with free consultations. Google lists it open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM.

What people praise

Reviewers describe a stylist who takes his time, listens and gets the cut right
A reviewer who struggled to find a stylist for longer men's hair stayed on as a regular client
A reviewer said he suggested a purple tint on platinum hair and it came out beautifully
A parent brought two daughters and called them rockstars when they left

Worth knowing

A single-stylist studio, so availability depends on one person's calendar
Closed Sunday and Monday

Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio

Rating5 / 5

Review volume119 · 66th

Confidencemoderate

Recency11 days ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 across more than 110 reviews, all of them five-star. A good pick if you want one stylist to handle cut and color start to finish.

Website +1210-799-8160 Directions

1100 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78215

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How the scorecards work

The scorecards use public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many people have rated the business, compared against other San Antonio hair salons and barbershops. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a perfect score from a smaller group. Recency shows how recently reviews are still arriving.

What does a haircut cost in San Antonio?

We have no verified price table for these businesses. Cost depends on the service, whether it is a cut, color or balayage, hair length and thickness, and which stylist you book. Color services usually cost more than a cut and take longer, so ask for a price range during a consultation. Puro Handsome’s booking menu lists a haircut at $45.

Where to find these salons

These businesses are in and around central San Antonio: Blue Star, East Houston Street near the Majestic Theatre, North Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue in the Monte Vista District, and Broadway. Looking for a hair salon near me? Each listing shows a phone number and a map link so you can see which is closest.

What to ask before booking a stylist

Which stylist is best for my hair type and the look I want?
Do you offer a consultation before a color service, and is it free?
What is the price range for the service, and does it change with hair length?
How do you handle corrections if I am not happy with the result?
Do you take walk-ins, or do I need an appointment?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these businesses are barbershops rather than hair salons?

Puro Handsome Barbershop and Barber Shop On Main are barbershops, listed on Google as barber shops. Twirl Salon, Lux Salon and Hair By Christopher are listed as hair salons, and Hair By Christopher also lists barbering.

Who offers balayage in San Antonio?

Twirl Salon’s site names hand-painted balayage as its signature color service, and Lux Salon’s site lists balayage among its specialties. Reviewers of Lux also describe balayage and blonde touch-ups.

Do I need an appointment?

It varies. Reviewers at Barber Shop On Main walked in without an appointment, while a visitor to Puro Handsome recommended booking. Twirl’s site has a request-appointment form, and Hair By Christopher’s site has a book-now link.

Can I book online?

Puro Handsome’s site offers online booking by barber, Lux Salon and Hair By Christopher have booking links on their Google listings, and Twirl Salon uses a request-appointment form on its site.

Picking your stylist

Twirl Salon is the safest default for color and cuts given its review base. For a classic barbershop haircut, Puro Handsome Barbershop and Barber Shop On Main both hold 4.9, and Hair By Christopher suits anyone who wants a single stylist’s attention. Book a consultation first and ask about the price range.

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