Austin's Texture Specialist · S. Congress

Your hair.
Redesigned.

Modern texture work for men who want natural movement, volume, and a style that actually fits how they live. No 80s. No frizz. No guessing.

$25
Consultation
Applied to service
ATX
S. Congress Ave
South Austin
512
.712.8138
Call or text
Natural Movement Korean Texture Wolf Cut Wave Low Maintenance Volume + Flow
Texture Design
Natural Movement Korean-Inspired Texture Wolf Cut Waves Low Maintenance Curls Volume Without Product Modern Men's Texture Soft Waves · Loose Curls · Defined Texture Cuts By Lulu · South Austin Natural Movement Korean-Inspired Texture Wolf Cut Waves Low Maintenance Curls Volume Without Product Modern Men's Texture Soft Waves · Loose Curls · Defined Texture Cuts By Lulu · South Austin

Why This Exists

Tired of perms that don't deliver?

Men have been quietly asking for texture work for years. The problem isn't the demand — it's that most stylists aren't trained for it. They use the wrong rods, the wrong timing, the wrong chemistry for men's hair density and length patterns.

The result: frizz, damage, curls that drop in three weeks, and a consultation that never happened.

Texture design done right is a precision service. It starts with understanding your hair structure, your lifestyle, and what "low maintenance" actually means for you — then building the result around that.

What clients said before finding us

"It didn't last more than a month."

Wrong processing time for hair density

"It looked nothing like what I asked for."

No consultation · No texture mapping

"It was frizzy and dry for weeks."

No aftercare instruction · Wrong product

"They didn't even talk about my haircut first."

Texture and cut must be designed together

What We Offer

Texture Services

Every service requires a consultation. That's not a formality — it's how we get the result right.

00 — Required First Step
Texture
Consultation
$25
15 minutes
We cover your hair goals, texture possibilities, maintenance requirements, haircut compatibility, hair health, and expected results.

Fee applies toward your service when booked within 30 days.
02 — Smooth + Refined
Smooth Finish
Texture Service
Control, polish, and refinement. For clients who want frizz gone and easier styling — without added curl.
Short Starting at $125
Medium Starting at $175
Long Starting at $225
03 — Targeted
Partial Texture
Enhancement
Crown volume. Fringe movement. Face-framing texture. Subtle movement without a full service.
Starting at $95
Common placements
Crown Volume Fringe Movement Top Section Face-Framing
04 — Major Transformation
Dense Texture
Transformation
Very dense or extra-long hair. Multi-stage texture work. Major texture changes. Consultation required — no exceptions.
Starting at $375+

The Other Side

Texture Management

Tired of fighting humidity, frizz, and unruly texture every morning? Texture Management treatments help create smoother, more controlled hair with less effort, less styling time, and longer-lasting shape — without permanently altering your natural texture. The right formula is selected during your consultation based on your hair's specific chemistry: virgin, color-treated, fine, or porous.

Looking for a Brazilian Blowout, keratin treatment, or professional hair smoothing service in Austin? Our Texture Management treatments are customized for men seeking less frizz, better manageability, faster styling, and improved humidity resistance.

01 — Above the Ears
Short Hair
Texture Management
Fades, crops, classic men's cuts, and shorter textured styles. Reduces frizz, improves control, and makes daily styling faster and more predictable.
Starting at$125
60 minutes
FadesCropsClassic CutsTextured Styles
02 — Ear to Shoulder
Medium Length
Texture Management
Smoother texture, less bulk, improved humidity resistance, and easier styling without permanently straightening the hair. Ideal for modern professional cuts and textured styles.
Starting at$225
90 minutes
Less BulkHumidity ResistanceEasier StylingNatural Texture Preserved
03 — Below the Shoulders
Long Hair
Texture Management
Reduces expansion, tames frizz, improves manageability, and creates a smoother, healthier-looking finish while maintaining movement. Built for flow cuts and longer styles.
Starting at$295
120 minutes
Flow CutsFrizz ReductionMovement Preserved
Add-On
Extra Density
Upgrade
For exceptionally thick, dense, coarse, or high-volume hair requiring additional product and application time. Added to any Texture Management service at booking.
Starting at+$50
+30 minutes
Very Thick HairCoarse TextureHigh Volume
Texture Management Consultation
A personalized consultation to determine suitability, formula selection, maintenance expectations, pricing, and desired results. Required for all new Texture Management clients. Fee applies toward your service within 30 days.
$25

How It Works

The Process

01
Consultation First
We look at your hair structure, density, and length — then we talk about what you actually want. No assumptions. No guessing. This is where bad results get prevented.
02
Texture Design
Rod selection, placement pattern, and technique are mapped to your specific hair — not a generic formula. This determines whether your result looks natural or not.
03
Precision Haircut
Your cut and texture are designed together. A texture service without the right cut fighting against it loses half its effect. Shape and texture are one decision.
04
Styling Lesson
You leave knowing exactly what to use, how much, and how to apply it. Texture that requires a tutorial every morning isn't low maintenance — and we know that.

Who It's For

Any guy who wants better hair.

You don't need to have naturally curly hair. You don't need long hair. You need to know what result you want — we handle everything else.

Hair Type → What's Possible
Straight, fine hair Soft wave · Volume · Body
Straight, thick/dense hair Defined wave · Loose curl · Control
Already wavy hair Enhanced texture · Defined curl
Coarse or resistant hair Softened texture · Manageable wave
Frizzy, unruly hair Smooth finish · Humidity resistance

Popular Styles We Build

Soft Wave
Natural movement, slight texture. Undetectable as a service. Just better hair.
Loose Curl
Defined but relaxed. The modern men's perm look without the stiffness.
Korean Texture
Fluffy, voluminous, structured. Built for medium-length men's styles.
Crown Volume
Targeted lift and body at the top. Partial enhancement, full impact.
Wolf Cut Wave
Tousled, layered texture. Built specifically for the wolf cut shape.
Smooth Finish
Frizz gone. Humidity controlled. Clean lines without the curl.

Ready to Start

Book your consultation.

Location 4403 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78745
Inside Cuts By Lulu
Phone 512.712.8138
Instagram @cutsbylulu
Find Us
4403 S. Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78745
South Congress — at the corner of S. Congress Ave and St. Elmo East. Street parking available.
New Clients — Start Here
All new texture clients begin with a $25 consultation. It's 15 minutes and it's the reason our results hold. The fee applies toward your service when booked within 30 days.
Already had a bad experience?
Tell us exactly what happened and what you wanted. That's the most useful information we have going into a consultation. We don't need flattering stories — we need the truth about your hair.

Common Questions

FAQ

Is this a "perm" like the 80s kind?

No. The chemistry is the same category, but modern texture work uses different rod sizes, placement patterns, and formulas designed for men's hair density and the styles men actually want — soft waves, natural movement, volume, Korean-inspired texture. Nothing your mom got in 1987.

How long does it last?

A properly done texture service lasts 3–6 months depending on your hair growth rate and maintenance. If a previous service didn't last, it was either under-processed for your hair type, done without a cut that supported the texture, or had no proper aftercare instruction. All of those are preventable.

Why is a consultation required?

Because the result depends entirely on your specific hair — density, texture, length, health, and what you've put on it. There is no one-size-fits-all perm. The consultation is what separates a result that lasts from one that doesn't.

How long does the service take?

Plan for 2.5 to 4 hours depending on hair length and density. Dense or long hair takes longer. We don't rush the timing — that's one of the main reasons perms fail at other places.

What should I do to prepare?

Come in with clean, dry hair — no heavy products. Don't chemically color or bleach within 2 weeks of your appointment. Come with photos of the texture you want. That's it.

Can I get a perm if my hair is color-treated?

Possibly, but it depends on the condition of your hair and what type of color was used. This is exactly why the consultation exists. We assess your hair health before committing to any service — we won't do work that will damage your hair.

Is this just for men?

The site name is intentionally pointed at a gap in the market — men who want texture work and can't find someone who specializes in it. But texture design has no gender. If you want the result and your hair can take it, we can talk.

From the Chair

Texture Education

Real answers to the questions men actually ask about texture and smoothing work.