Location

904 W 12th St.,
Austin , TX 78703 UNITED STATES

Reviews

Based on 10 reviews

Citysearch User

The man should be in movies!

There are few stylists in the city of Austin who aspire to a stylist-to-the-stars level, and Giacomo is one of them. He did my hair only a handful of times, but when he did, it was the best cut and color I've ever had. I can't think of a time when my highlights looked so natural, or when my cut flattered my face so well. He's very intuitive and seems to know what looks best on you - and he is never wrong. I still have friends who go to Giacomo, and their hair always looks like a million bucks. I would have continued going to him indefinitely, but my financial situation changed.

PROS: The man is a genuis with hair - worth every penny.
CONS: He costs a lot of pennies. :(

posted at 08/18/05

Citysearch User

Hairstylist

This is the only place I trust to do my hair. I go in a few times a year for a perm, color, and highlights. I always come out with my hair looking like a million dollars. I always enjoy my experience there as well.

posted at 11/30/05

Citysearch User

Scott is marvelous!

I've just come from a hair appt with Scott at the Giacomo Forbes Studio and I'm so happy! He cut and colored my hair to change up my look and as soon as I came home my boyfriend was, well excited about the new look!

I booked with Scott because he was a little more affordable to me than Giacomo, but what a result. I looked up his portfolio online then called right away and spoke with Giacomo who graciously booked me... he was so pleasant!

They use Pureology and Wella, and I loved the minor amount of product he used on my hair for the completed look... even offered to mist me with a hairspray he told me he hand-carried from (and only available in) Europe that smelled wonderful too! What a massage! The man has wonderful hands... and I could listen to him for hours. He and Giacomo have quite the rapport that's fun to be a part of. I felt wonderful the whole time I was there- from the pleasant greeting, to Scott lifting my feet and placing a stool under my feet at the shampoo b

posted at 02/18/07

Citysearch User

Scott is wonderful

I loved my experience with Scott at Giacomo's hair salon. He did a wonderful job with my cut and color and made me feel terrific. I would certainly suggest him to anyone!

posted at 06/02/07

Citysearch User

Scott has moved to another salon

Scott has moved to another location:
http://www.spasalon.com/urbangroove/ and can take appts at 512 891 7070.

I have been going to Scott for a while and he is a master with cut and color! He has great talent, even with my hair that is very difficult. Many stylists I have gone to take 3-4 times to 'get' my hair and my color. Scott was able to dial me in right away and I have been a loyal client ever since. I know he has received a great deal of quality training in many different products and methods, including those of Giacomo. Though the prices at the salon are a bit high, Scott is reasonable and always able to fit me in with my busy schedule.

posted at 11/24/07

Citysearch User

Scott Has His Own Studio At Salon Muse

In Austin, Scott is at Salon Muse as of the fall of 2009... he also serves the Salt Lake City and Seattle markets on an alternating basis, visiting each city on a monthly basis. More info at www.scottm.info or call 800.983.2051

posted at 11/03/09

eastofeden

Nothing Like It!

My Sister and I went to the Giacomo Forbes Studio and got our hair done by Scott- it was the coolest experience either of us has ever had at a hair salon. The place is small, intimate and very comfortable, and Scott cut and styled our hair better than we've ever had done anywhere before.

Wow... he is so nice, and he introduced us to Giacomo too. Almost immediately we felt sooo comfortable and at home. I also got my hair highlighted and the result of both the cut and color was exceptional. We looked fantasic! He styled our hair so great, we decided to go out for dinner and drinks to show it off. Seriously, "fashion show" hair!

Scott let us book after 5p and worked late because we both work during the day, and treated each of us to a fresh lipstick application (you should see his makeup kit... to die for!) and sent us on our way to a wonderful evening. We both received compliments on our hair and we felt great!

We both highly recommend the GF Studio, and either Scott or Giacomo. They are close friends who've known each other a long time and are the only hairdressers at the studio... it's like "their place" and it's really wonderful.

posted at 02/18/07

mickmann

Truly wonderful experience....

Besides being a creative (but matter-of-fact) hair genius, Giacomo is a genuinely good person who cares about his clients' well-being. The salon offers a peaceful and also energizing environment, with comfortable sofas and chairs and good music played at low volume. (I actually took a nap on the sofa in the front room while waiting for my color to process!) Giacomo uses a great color line with super pigments and no ammonia, and instantly knows what shade will make a client as beautiful as possible. He also uses an oil treatment that makes hair feel like silk...even long hair that has been over processed (mine)! I am really looking forward to my next appointment.

posted at 03/03/08

urbanjane

The Arrogance Far Exceeds The Talent

If you are looking for a "stylist" than you are in luck. Giacomo does wonders with a brush and a hair dryer. Unfortunately, his cuts are amateur at best. and his ability to work with different hair textures is lacking. His arrogance far exceeds his expertise and you will ultimately be disappointed with the unflattering cut you are left to work with day to day. I strongly recommend you look elsewhere for a precision/professional haircut.

posted at 09/11/08

LCat

Great talker, terrible listener

A difficult review to write, given that Giacamo is a warm human being.

Went to see him after a personal recommendation and some research. Found him to be a great talker and a terrible listener. I came to him with an open mind about a grow-out of my hair which had been fabulously managed by a master stylist in another town. Unfortunately, my openess and trust extended to the color of my hair and that's where it ultimately ended for me.

His approach to color on my brunette hair was extreme, heavy handed and very damaging to the overall condition of my hair. When I went back in to show him and discuss a different strategy going forth, he first said that my hair was "hard" because of the keratin treatment he sold me and told me to use ($40). Then he said it "wasn't that bad", and ended finally with telling me that he "liked it". And of course- he had product recommendations galore- not one of them that would do anything but mask my dead, straw-like hair condition. All over my objections to the color process, my stated desire that we agree on a different path and in the face of a customer who obviously wasn't happy.

I've spent several hundred dollars (so far) on color correction due to his decision to use chunky bleach and double processing on my very fine brunette hair- all after I had specifically communicated that I liked highlights AND that bleach should not be used on my hair.

Think twice before you let him color your hair. He's coasting on a reputation that is in the past and won't listen to what you really want.

posted at 06/26/11

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