Darlin' Don't You Go and Cut Your Hair
Salons here are like coffee shops in New York. It seems like there’s a cute, hip one on every street corner – which isn’t necessarily a bad thing; it just gives us more options to find that special someone who'll give us the perfectly groomed-but-casual Austin look. But don’t forget about the bottom line! Find out if your salon gives people in the service industry a discount with proof of a paycheck stub (such as Sage Salon on 4111 Medical Parkway, Ste. 111, and its brand-spanking-new location on 237 W. Third St.) or free bang trims. If you’re willing to take a risk on your hair, many salons will use you as a hair model.
Maximum FX Wellness Spa and Salon, on 1007 South Congress, needs models on Tuesday mornings for cuts and Wednesday morning for color. Cuts are free, and those wanting to color their hair pay a product charge of $25. Call the salon with your hair type and length to get put on a list, and the apprentices will set up an appointment with you.
We were going to compile a list of salons offering similar deals but we, erm, didn’t want to use our cell phone minutes. If you find out other salons that will cut you a deal, post them here.
