Stone Oak · Alamo Heights
San Antonio’s luxury hair salon.
Balayage, color, BELLAMI extensions and precision cuts, from the home of the AJ Method.
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.

Balayage & the AJ Method
Hand-painted, lived-in color, including our signature AJ Method balayage.
From $210Color & highlights
Custom color, full and partial highlights, root color and glossing.
From $100Color correction
Brassiness, banding and box dye, corrected with a clear plan before we begin.
$170–200 per hourBELLAMI extensions
Tape-in, weft and tip methods from BELLAMI Master Certified artists.
Free consultationHaircuts & blowouts
Precision cuts for women and men, finished with an AJ Blow Out.
From $45Smoothing treatments
Brazilian Blowout, Brazilian Nanoplastia, Nano Smoothing and Black Diva by Ybera Paris.
From $200
Book online, any time. Color, cuts and most services can be booked directly. New extensions and AJ Method Balayage begin with a complimentary consultation.
Book onlineColor by Schwarzkopf Professional, L’Oréal Professionnel & Redken · Care by Truss · Smoothing by Brazilian Blowout, Brazilian Nano & Ybera Paris

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
The work
Real guests. Real results.
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
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.
North San Antonio
Stone Oak
On Blanco Road near Loop 1604, minutes from Shavano Park and Hollywood Park.
- Address
- 19178 Blanco Rd, Suite 104
San Antonio, TX 78258 - Hours
- Tuesday – Saturday
10am – 7pm - Phone
- (210) 201-3188
- Front desk
- Tori Pena
Central San Antonio
Alamo Heights
On Broadway in Alamo Heights, close to Terrell Hills and Olmos Park.
Explore the Alamo Heights salon
- Address
- 5800 Broadway, Suite 202
San Antonio, TX 78209 - Hours
- Tuesday – Saturday
10am – 7pm - Phone
- (210) 201-3177
- Front desk
- Jonny Nguyen
Questions
Good to know.

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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