Frequently asked questions

Since 1991. Maximum FX has been cutting and coloring hair in Austin for thirty five years.

No, we are locally owned. Our co owners Chris and Javier live here in Austin and work in the salon every day. We partner with Aveda because we believe in their mission and their color line, not because they own us.

Aveda Lifestyle Salons follow a philosophy built on wellness, sustainability and high performance plant based products. Our stylists receive advanced education and use Aveda color and products designed to deliver beautiful results while being mindful of the environment.

Specialization lets each stylist focus on what they love and do best. Someone who spends their whole day cutting becomes genuinely expert at cutting. We think you get a better result from two specialists than from one generalist, and it is why we built the salon this way.

Book online with our booking tool, use the smart booking assistant on this site which runs 24 hours a day, or call the salon. South Lamar is 512 472 3331 and Circle C Ranch is 512 637 0888.

Your first visit starts with a thorough consultation so your stylist understands your hair, your routine and what you actually want. That conversation is what makes the rest of the appointment work.

We take color seriously. A consultation means we book the right service with the right amount of time, so nobody is rushed and you are never turned away because the appointment was booked wrong.

Arrive with clean, dry hair where possible, and bring photos of what you are after. If you are not sure what service you need, book a consultation first and we will work it out together.

Yes. Plenty of guests combine a cut, color and a treatment in one appointment. The booking system reserves the time needed so the visit is relaxed rather than rushed.

Not at all. We are one salon, not a collection of separate businesses under one roof, so nobody here competes for you. Book whoever you like and no one will take it personally.

Yes, though we do not have separate children’s pricing. We ask that children are supervised by a parent or guardian, since the salon is full of hot tools and sharp instruments.

Precision haircuts, dimensional color, balayage, highlights and professional extensions including sew-in and tape-in methods. Every service is built around your hair rather than a formula.

Most guests come in every six to eight weeks to hold their shape and keep their ends healthy. Your stylist may suggest something different depending on your cut and your hair texture.

Most guests refresh every eight to twelve weeks. Your stylist will recommend a rhythm that keeps the color looking fresh without compromising the condition of your hair.

Yes, sew-in and tape-in extensions. A consultation is required so we can work out the right method, match the color properly and agree a maintenance plan before anything is ordered.

Yes. We handle styling and makeup for weddings and events. Contact the salon well in advance so we can coordinate scheduling and a trial.

Yes, a full range of Aveda hair care, styling and treatment products. Your stylist will tell you what will actually help you keep the look at home, rather than handing you a list at the desk.

Aveda is built around sustainability and plant based ingredients, with responsible sourcing, environmentally conscious packaging and cruelty free practices. We are also a Green Circle Salon, so what is left over gets recycled rather than washed down the drain.

If something does not work for you, tell us. We would rather help you exchange it or find something that suits you better than have a bottle sitting unused in your bathroom.

We ask for at least 24 hours notice where possible. It lets us offer the time to another guest and helps you avoid a cancellation fee.

We will do our best to fit your service into the time that is left. Sometimes the service has to be adjusted or moved, so that the quality holds for you and for the guest booked after you.

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cash and Apple Pay.

Yes. Cash, or added to your card transaction. Tips reach the stylists through their paychecks.

Yes, and they work for both services and Aveda products. They are available for birthdays, holidays or any occasion where somebody has been putting themselves last.

We have services across a range of price points. We are happy to recommend a haircutting specialist at a lower price, or book you a complimentary color consultation so we can talk through the options.

At South Lamar, park in the retail garage of the Post Apartments, directly behind the salon. Any available spot is fine, there are no gates and no ticket. At Circle C Ranch there is parking throughout Escarpment Village, including directly in front of the salon.