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Our story

How we got here

The people, the room and the promise behind every appointment.

Our story

Ten years of chosen family

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Chapter 01

The first chair

Kin Salon began with one chair, one mirror and a promise: listen first, then create.

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Chapter 02

The craft

Every service is built around your hair’s texture, your routine and the way you actually live.

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Chapter 03

The room

We designed a space that feels like an exhale — warm light, good music, nowhere to rush.

  • 11years in East Austin
  • 5artists
  • 0gendered prices
  • 2chairs we started with

Recognition · sample

  • Readers’ Choice · Best in the City
  • Style Weekly · Hot List
  • Metro Living · Top Studios
  • The Local Edit · Featured
  • City Magazine · Best Of
  • Salon Artisans Guild · Member

Come as you are. Leave glowing.

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