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Stone Oak · Alamo Heights

San Antonio’s luxury hair salon.

Balayage, color, BELLAMI extensions and precision cuts, from the home of the AJ Method.

4.9 on Google · 500+ reviews

Services

What brings you in?

Every color service includes a blowout, and highlights, balayage and color correction also include toner. Where a range is shown, the price depends on your artist’s level.

Book online, any time. Color, cuts and most services can be booked directly. New extensions and AJ Method Balayage begin with a complimentary consultation.

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Color by Schwarzkopf Professional, L’Oréal Professionnel & Redken · Care by Truss · Smoothing by Brazilian Blowout, Brazilian Nano & Ybera Paris

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Our signature

The AJ Method balayage.

Created by founder Alfredo Contrera and practiced by every artist on our team: hand-painted color designed to grow out softly and still look intentional months later.

  • One complete appointment
  • All-inclusive
  • Every artist certified
$500–550Consultation before your first visit

The work

Real guests. Real results.

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Rated 4.9 on Google

From more than 500 reviews across both salons.

  • After another salon turned my hair orange, Alfredo James worked his magic and fixed it in a couple of hours. … My hair looks healthy and back to normal.

    Nicole B. · Color correction

  • America was absolutely amazing. I’ve been to so many salons and I’ve never had anyone capture my vision so perfectly.

    Scarlett H. · Color with America

  • Johnny is truly a miracle worker. … I came in wanting extensions and left happier than I ever expected.

    Melissa P. · Extensions with Johnny

The talent

Many backgrounds. One shared method.

Every Alfredo James stylist is AJ Method certified and BELLAMI Master Certified, and many speak Spanish.

Visit us

Two salons in San Antonio.

Alfredo James Hair Design was founded by master colorist Alfredo Contrera and is owned with James McDowell and Nicole Taranto. Both salons offer the full menu and online booking.

Questions

Good to know.

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Where is Alfredo James Hair Design?

Alfredo James Hair Design has two salons in San Antonio, Texas: Stone Oak at 19178 Blanco Rd, Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78258, and Alamo Heights at 5800 Broadway, Suite 202, San Antonio, TX 78209. Both are open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 7pm.

How much does balayage cost at Alfredo James?

Balayage is $250 to $280, partial balayage is $210 to $230, and AJ Method Balayage, a complete all-inclusive service, is $500 to $550. Price depends on your artist’s level, and every balayage includes toner and a blowout. See the full service menu.

What is the AJ Method?

The AJ Method is the signature balayage technique created by founder Alfredo Contrera. It is one complete, all-inclusive appointment for $500 to $550, and every Alfredo James stylist is AJ Method certified. Discover the AJ Method.

Does Alfredo James offer hair extensions?

Yes. Alfredo James is a Club BELLAMI VIP salon, and every stylist is BELLAMI Master Certified. New extension guests begin with a complimentary consultation to choose the method and confirm color match, quantity, maintenance and investment. Explore BELLAMI extensions.

Which smoothing treatments do you offer?

Alfredo James offers the Brazilian Blowout ($300), Brazilian Nanoplastia ($400), Brazilian Nano Smoothing ($200) and the Black Diva treatment by Ybera Paris ($350). Compare smoothing treatments.

Do any stylists speak Spanish?

Yes. Spanish-speaking artists work at both the Stone Oak and Alamo Heights salons. Use the Habla español filter on the Talent page to find them. Meet the talent.

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Your appointment

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