Hair Life Salon · Master Hairstylist & Color Specialist
Hair, cut and composed — by hand. Precision cuts, custom color, hand-painted balayage, and event-ready finishes for San Antonio's most particular clientele. Working from the chair at Crown Couture Salon, Alamo Heights.
Every head of hair tells a story — texture, history, the way light falls on it. My job is to read that story and write the next chapter.
Charles' approach is quiet, precise, unhurried. Cuts are sculpted for how you live — not just how you look in the chair. Color is mixed one client at a time, never shortcut, always considered.
Whether it's a first balayage, a full color correction, or the wedding morning that has to go exactly right — you'll leave feeling more like yourself, not less. Known on Instagram as the Texas Hair Master, Charles has spent a career building a clientele that returns for decades — not just seasons.
— Charles
A small window into the chair — cuts, color, and the moments in between. New looks added as they happen; the full roll is always on @texas_hairmaster.
Beyond the chair — fashion week backstages, industry competitions, and editorial commissions. A partial record.
Color lives in motion. Hand-painted highlights, hair that falls and moves with weight and shape — the kind of finish that stays composed whether the camera is rolling or not.
The work should hold up past the appointment. Ten seconds, no filter, no music — just the result.
A recent client · San AntonioThe complete list of what Charles does at the chair — every price, every duration, straight from the GlossGenius record. Every service starts with a quiet consultation.
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Book a complimentary 30-minute consultation — we'll talk through your hair, your history, and find the service that fits. No commitment required.
A fresh platinum lob — clean blunt line, sharp interior movement. This is what a Signature cut looks like when it's finished: even weight, defined shape, and hair that falls exactly where it's meant to. No styling tricks, no hiding.
Blunt Line
Soft Waves
Precision
Texture
Razor Cut
Bob
Signature
Polished
Layered
Classic
Pixie
Shag
Lob
Mod Cut
Dramatic
Fine & Soft
Sharp Line
Tapered
Architectural
Effortless
Styled
Refined
Cool Brunette
Caramel
Platinum
Blonde
Copper
Ash Dimension
Soft Balayage
Golden
Bright Lift
Blonde Bob
Layered
Platinum Lift
Wavy Finish
Natural Lift
Dimensional
Volume
Soft Lob
Sleek
Auburn
Brunette Waves
Waves & Shine
Platinum
Golden
Copper
Polished
Fired-Up
Brunette Shine
Blonde Shine
Warm Gloss
Platinum Glass
Gleam
Silk
Chocolate
Sunlit
Copper Texture
Silver Ribbon
Polished
Bright
Length
Updo
Wave Set
Blow & Smooth
Texture
Polished Finish
Volumised
Sleek
Glam
Editorial
Chic
Evening
Starting-at prices; exact quote at consultation. Every color and balayage service includes a thorough tone-and-finish consultation on the day.
Everything you need to know before your first appointment — the rhythm, the prep, and the standards that keep the chair honest.
Pick your service and time through GlossGenius. Twenty-four hour availability, instant confirmation, no phone tag required.
Every appointment starts with a conversation — your goals, any inspiration photos, the hair history, the lifestyle. So the work matches the vision.
Precision technique, premium products, unhurried craft. A finish built to hold its shape between appointments — not just for the photo.
Small things that make every appointment run smoother — for you and for the chair.
Bring saved images, Pinterest boards, or screenshots. The more specific the references, the better the conversation.
Arrive with freshly washed, dry hair unless we've discussed otherwise — some color work benefits from natural day-two oils.
Plan to arrive five minutes before your appointment. Text if you're running behind — it matters for the next client's time.
Color and corrective services can run three or more hours. Wear layers, bring a book or charged phone — settle in.
How the chair stays honest — for you, and for every client who follows.
Please cancel or reschedule at least twenty-four hours in advance — so the chair can be offered to another client with enough time.
Cancellations inside the twenty-four-hour window and no-shows are subject to a fee, per the GlossGenius booking policy acknowledged at checkout.
Every booking requires a card on file, secured through GlossGenius. No charge is made unless the late-cancellation policy applies.
All major cards and Apple Pay — handled at checkout.
Charles works from a bright, appointment-only studio tucked into Alamo Heights — one of San Antonio's most storied neighborhoods. High ceilings, herringbone mirrors, a champagne palette — and a quiet room for the work that matters.
343 W Sunset Rd, Unit 2 San Antonio, TX 78209 · Alamo Heights
Ample parking out front Walk straight into Crown Couture — Unit 2
(773) 350-5835 Text only — no calls, please
Wednesday – Thursday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday – Saturday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Closed — away from the chair
@texas_hairmaster Texas Hair Master · DMs open
Real clients, real reviews — straight from the GlossGenius record, with the exact services they booked.
It's not just a hair cut, it's an awakening.
Charles isn't just a great hairstylist. He's a GIFTED hairstylist. He absolutely listens to what you want and then comes up with the best solution. I've gone to him for years, and I have always been extremely happy with the outcome. He is a one in 1 million stylist. Not to mention being a wonderful person!
My hair loves Charles and I love Charles! As a client who has gone through many different hair stages and sometimes lets him decide what we should do, I've never been disappointed and always walk out feeling my best.
Charles did an amazing transformation with my hair. Super excited to have found this talented hairstylist!
I went to Charles with very damaged hair. He worked with me to create the look I really wanted with exquisite color and cut. I especially appreciate his patience and education with regard to color. He is a true expert in his field.
Charles is an amazing hairdresser. What he's been able to do to correct my hair color is amazing. I highly recommend him.
I had the best experience getting my hair colored with Charles. He did such a beautiful job and I am beyond happy with it!
Charles is a wonderful hairstylist. He takes into consideration the texture of your hair, face shape, what you want to achieve — and teaches you how to achieve your style at home. I highly recommend him.
Charles' attention to detail, professionalism, and personalized service are truly next level. It's rare to find someone who not only transforms how you look, but also how you feel. Charles has that gift. He took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and delivered it with precision and care. I left the chair feeling like the best version of myself. So thankful for Charles — he's a true artist at what he does!
Charles' super power is his artistic ability to transform one's average look into a thing of beauty — one that carries a touch of glam, class, and regal essentials with it.
Wonderful experience! Charles listened to my inputs, shared his thoughts and we came up with a plan moving forward. I walked out looking and feeling so much better about my hair and myself.
I'm a longtime client (8 years?) and Charles is the best! He knows hair, he knows what is going to look good on you, and he's not afraid to suggest options.
Ready to add your own to this list? Book with Charles and tell the world how it went.
Verified reviews via GlossGenius — real bookings, real stars.
I left the chair feeling like the best version of myself.
His super power is turning an average look into a thing of beauty.
From the archives: an extended interview with Burgundy Woods of Style Lush TV, June 2021.
A hairdresser's journey — thirty-plus years of craft, mentorship, and a heart rooted in San Antonio.
My heart is San Antonio. My heart is the Latino community. My heart is my clients.
Charles May Interviewed by Burgundy Woods
Read the interviewCharles graduated from Burbank High School as the school's first male student to earn a cosmetology license — then left San Antonio at nineteen to train in Chicago. Three decades later, after an elite Chicago mentorship that shaped his standards around elegance, presentation, and respect for clientele, Charles returned home. The work now pours directly into his city, his community, and every seat in the chair.
Hair changes like life. Your hair represents your identity and should be changeable, versatile. Hair can be healthy at any age.
I've learned from very elite Chicago mentors — emphasis on elegance. Respect yourself and respect your clients.
The best hairdressers will not always give you what you want. I focus on helping. You have to learn how to say no — look out for them.
A few things people ask before booking. If yours isn't here, text Charles and he'll answer directly.
Charles's regulars tend to book their next seat from the chair. For new clients, one to two weeks out is safe for cuts and blowouts; two to three for full color, highlights, or balayage. GlossGenius shows live availability whenever you check.
Every first appointment begins with a real conversation — your hair's history, what you want, what you've tried, what you don't want to repeat. Then the service, unhurried. Plan anywhere from ninety minutes to three hours depending on what you've booked.
Please do. Pinterest screenshots, old photos of your own hair you loved, saves from Instagram — bring them. A visual is the fastest way to the right answer, and Charles would rather see what you're thinking than guess.
Yes — it's one of Charles's specialties. Fixing a bad box-dye job, growing out an old dye line, going lighter safely. Book the Color Correction service, or start with a complimentary consultation and we'll set realistic expectations and a timeline before the long appointment.
Please give at least twenty-four hours' notice so the seat can go to someone else on the waitlist. GlossGenius sends automatic reminders and lets you reschedule directly from your booking confirmation — no phone tag needed.
A Guiding Word — 10
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
— Mahatma Gandhi A guiding principle at Hair Life Salon.
Tell Charles what you're thinking. He'll tell you what's possible — and book you in.
DM @texas_hairmaster