The News: PLATYPUS IS OPEN AGAIN! 2515 EAST 5TH AUSTIN TX 78702. The massaging shampoo chair is back. The beverage selection is stupendous. Parking is a breeze. Lots of space and privacy for a relaxing approach to your styling ways. Also, prices have changed to $60 for ladies, $50 for gentlemen.
I'm so excited to be able to refine the experience for you and I. It may take a little time to get it really dialed in, but it's a lovely project. Come see my new space and see why I have two Chronicle awards and a host of great reviews online.
I've been doing hair in Austin for more than 15 years. Styles change with the seasons and every day is unlike the day before. It's a good life.
I was certified by the State of Texas as a Cosmetologist graduating from the Toni & Guy Academy in 1993. Later training was at Avant Salon where I worked for about 5 years before opening Platypus Hair Salon on East 5th Street in 2000.
My favorite way to approach hairstyling is to work with the shape of the head, the movements of the growth patterns, the hair's natural texture, and a reasonable amount of product and efficient styling methods to create a style that you will be able to maintain and have fun with and not have to spend hours every week just to be okay with how you look. Please note that I don't do color or perms. Color and chemical services can be referred to professionals I trust to do a good job if these are services you also require.
We'll talk about your hair before we do the scalp massage/shampoo treatment and I'll style it for you after the haircut. I have wine, beer, sodas, and all that kind of thing. So, a visit to the salon should be a relaxing and enjoyable time that helps you not have anything but wonderful happy hair days for ever and ever. As long as you condition your hair correctly and schedule haircuts at intervals that are appropriate to your tastes...
I only do haircuts and the styling of those haircuts.
You're all edgy!
Kelly
July 2010
I have many people to thank for helping me get the new salon open. Here's a short list:
Margaret Susanne Paul Robin Tim Michael Ziggy Martini Nathan John Lannie and Carita(for believing). Not much gets accomplished in this world as a result of a single individuals' effort. Even a little hair salon with one person working in it is a team effort. Smooch!