The Crescent Salon operates as a low-sensory, private hair studio in San Antonio, TX. Because we specialize in custom haircuts and low-maintenance hair color for the introverted client and the neurodivergent community, you will find a focused, calm environment here. Therefore, when you book, you gain the peace of mind of a private studio where NO SMALL TALK IS EXPECTED. Furthermore, we always maintain a safe, judgment-free zone, welcoming everyone regardless of identity. Book your inclusive, low-pressure appointment to craft a look that perfectly reflects your truest self today.
Meet Cari (she/they), your Haircut, Color, & Affirming Hairstylist. Cari is known for mastering creative color and precision cuts, but her true focus is client comfort. As someone who is both Queer and a dedicated Ally, she ensures a welcoming, quiet, and gentle experience every time, so you feel completely settled and confident while you’re here. Outside of the studio, Cari is dedicated to giving back—as a proud community partner, she donates 100 haircuts annually to support local organizations dedicated to the unhoused. Book your inclusive, low-pressure experience and let’s craft a look that makes you feel amazing!
Experience a low-sensory, neuro-inclusive hair ritual at our private Alamo Heights studio, where your comfort is paramount. We intentionally eliminate the anxieties of traditional salons by offering low social pressure (no small talk required), integrating signature sensory comfort amenities for deep grounding, and providing predictable, clear pricing with all-inclusive packages. This sanctuary ensures a truly relaxed, centered, and personalized service tailored exactly to your needs.
NO SMALL TALK IS EXPECTED. This is your sanctuary. You can simply relax, read, or enjoy your service in quiet peace—no forced conversation necessary.
We enhance every service with our signature low-sensory amenities for optimal grounding and relaxation: enjoy warm peppermint towels, a weighted heating pad, and acoustic instrumental music.
Say goodbye to guesswork. We offer clear, all-inclusive packages to ensure predictable pricing and remove all anxiety from your booking experience.
More than just a haircut, our signature service is a dedicated, restorative ritual focused entirely on your comfort and deepest relaxation, starting the moment you settle into our private space. We immediately envelop you in our full Calm & Comfort Protocol during your shampoo and treatment, utilizing the soothing weight of a heating pad and the gentle warmth of peppermint towels to help your nervous system settle and ground. This intentional preparation includes two essential upgrades for profound serenity: a Deep Conditioning Mask that deeply nourishes and smooths your hair while you rest, and a Targeted Hairline Massage designed to melt away stress and tension you didn’t even realize you were holding. Only after your hair is treated and you feel completely centered do we begin our detailed consultation, ensuring we co-create a custom haircut and style that perfectly aligns with your vision and truest self.
When you choose a color service at The Crescent Salon, you’re investing in more than just color—you’re getting a complete, tailored experience by a master stylist. Cari is skilled in the full spectrum of color artistry, from subtle, dimensional balayage and vivid fashion colors to the most complex color corrections and major transformations. Crucially, every color reservation is an all-inclusive package that always incorporates your custom, low-sensory Signature Haircut and the Crescent Signature Relaxation protocol. This means while Cari executes the intricate work, you receive a complete nervous system reset with our warm chest compress, peppermint towel, Deep Conditioning Mask, and Targeted Hairline Massage. You receive top-tier color artistry and a precise finished look, all within a quiet sanctuary designed specifically for your mental calm and peace of mind.
A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to secure your appointment. This deposit is applied to the final cost of your service.
Due to the time and product investment required for custom services, all services are non-refundable. The deposit is non-refundable in all circumstances.