Found this place when my usual stylist was booked and I had a wonderful experience. Norma is so knowledgeable about hair and hair care and she did a fabulous job on my highlights and cut. I highly recommend Norma and Shear Genius salon.

When I moved here I had trouble finding a salon and she fixed one bad haircut and when I went back with my husband to get his hair cut too. She doesn't kno how to cut men's hair at all. My husband left with half way done bc she kept using thinking shears and couldn't cut a straight line! With my cut had uneven lines in the back and when I finally found a great stylist he said "omg he cut ur hair ... More

When I moved here I had trouble finding a salon and she fixed one bad haircut and when I went back with my husband to get his hair cut too. She doesn't kno how to cut men's hair at all. My husband left with half way done bc she kept using thinking shears and couldn't cut a straight line! With my cut had uneven lines in the back and when I finally found a great stylist he said "omg he cut ur hair last she did a horrible job it was all uneven in the back" would never recommend her to no one! Also she has conspiracy theory going on th TV along with very republican TV shows on all the time! Over charged me for a partial highlight with cut and a men's hair cut! She over charged me to learn how to cut a certain style and then screwed it up horribly! Less

Norma is the best y’all , I continue to come back to her and she does amazing! I went from a Balayage to A burgundy red it looks flawless !! Not only dying hair but haircuts as well! So glad I found her!

Not worth the price I paid for highlights and hair cut

Norma is the absolute best. She takes pride in her profession, no one will ever leave her chair with a disaster cut, color, style or anything. I went to her after another so called beautician butchered my hair with a layer that resembled a shelf and over 6 inches cut off. I was really worried I was going to just deal with it till it grew back. Nope Norma wouldn't let that happen. She took her tim... More

Norma is the absolute best. She takes pride in her profession, no one will ever leave her chair with a disaster cut, color, style or anything. I went to her after another so called beautician butchered my hair with a layer that resembled a shelf and over 6 inches cut off. I was really worried I was going to just deal with it till it grew back. Nope Norma wouldn't let that happen. She took her time and was genuinely interested in what I wanted. I will never let anyone but her do my hair. Less

You guys!! Norma is amazing around! She is so sweet and definitely very skilled! She makes you feel comfy and welcomed! I am so glad to have met her!. Book Norma you definitely will not be disappointed.

Had massive hair loss due to change in medication and I was told about Norma at Shear Genius Salon. I visited Norma and she explained to me what were the changes she could do for me to include maintenance and upkeep. I opted for Norma's suggestions to include human hair piece and extensions. Found out through Norma that she had to be trained and certified for this process. Norma worked magic and... More

Had massive hair loss due to change in medication and I was told about Norma at Shear Genius Salon. I visited Norma and she explained to me what were the changes she could do for me to include maintenance and upkeep. I opted for Norma's suggestions to include human hair piece and extensions. Found out through Norma that she had to be trained and certified for this process. Norma worked magic and now I have HAIR. I can shampoo and dry my hair and not worry about hair loss. When I brush my hair it's all so natural because it's human hair and you can't see where the added piece and extensions are placed. I love having hair again. Thanks Norma for your expertise because I couldn't have done it without you. Useful Funny Cool Less

I had highlights done elsewhere and the color ended up almost a solid blonde and too blonde for my skin tone. I could not bare to even look at myself in the mirror. The color wasn't me. No one amongst my family and friends liked it. My hair was fried and breaking off so much that I lost length. My hair was a mess. I was desperate to get it corrected. I searched online and found Shear Genius and a... More

I had highlights done elsewhere and the color ended up almost a solid blonde and too blonde for my skin tone. I could not bare to even look at myself in the mirror. The color wasn't me. No one amongst my family and friends liked it. My hair was fried and breaking off so much that I lost length. My hair was a mess. I was desperate to get it corrected. I searched online and found Shear Genius and a review referencing Norma. I read numerous reviews on multiple different sites of Norma and they were all excellent. I found no negative reviews which is pretty amazing. The reviews gave me confidence in her and I trusted her before I even met her. I showed Norma a picture of the color and look I want and she got to work. FOUR HOURS LATER, Norma had corrected the base color of my roots and the tone of the highlights. She treated and deep conditioned my hair with some supreme bonding products that made my hair feel healthy and soft. Once she cut and styled my hair, it no longer looked frayed at the ends and the breakage I had was no longer noticeable. I love how my hair feels and looks. Norma started the process of getting my hair healthy, longer and to the color I want so that I can have the exact Balayage look I want. After meeting Norma, I will never again settle for "how my hair turns out". I had been settling for years. I highly recommend Norma! She is a professional, has talent and takes pride in her work. Moving forward I will be putting my hair in her hands. Less

Over the years, I have had horrible experiences with hair stylists and had pretty much gotten to the point I only went in to trim the ends and nothing more. Due to allergies and hair loss, I only used the most natural of hair products on my hair and covered my grays with pure henna, something I learned from YouTube. It looked okay, but over the years, I had this long scraggily pyramid looking m... More

Over the years, I have had horrible experiences with hair stylists and had pretty much gotten to the point I only went in to trim the ends and nothing more. Due to allergies and hair loss, I only used the most natural of hair products on my hair and covered my grays with pure henna, something I learned from YouTube. It looked okay, but over the years, I had this long scraggily pyramid looking mess that I always kept in a pony tail or a clip. After months and months of internet research for the best salon in San Antonio, the same name kept coming up, Norma Renfro. I even read her name in a review for another salon, because Norma had fixed the mistakes made by that salon. All of reviews said the same thing. Norma Renfro of Shear Genius Salon was professional, she listened, she cared and she was a phenomenal stylist. Terrified of another potential hair disaster, I took the chance and wrote the email requesting a quote for service. After an email and a handful of texts, I made a hair appointment for the first time in 7 years. When you walk into the Phenix Salon, you look at the monitor at the left to find out which suite you need and then follow the directions on the wall. We had no issues finding the suite. Upon entering Shear Genius Salon, we found a cute and cozy place that makes you feel right at home. The entire space has been decorated in a fun and funky décor that was a visual treat for the eyes. No snobby desk clerk making you feel underdressed or unimportant. Just Norma herself and her counterpart, in a very laid back, comfortable atmosphere. As the waiting area only has two chairs, my husband made himself scarce while I waiting for my appointment. I had explained to Norma I wanted to dye my hair an auburn color, with some highlights and lowlights. I also wanted to trim it up and put in some layers, the most we could do with my baby fine and thinning hair. Norma listened to all my concerns, told me exactly how she planned on tacking the task. Then she explained that in the end, if I was unhappy for any reason, just to let her know and she would make it right. I immediately relaxed because I knew everything was going to be fine. Norma was WONDERFUL, not only as a stylist/artist, but as a person as well. I literally felt like I had gone to the home of a good friend for a couple hours of great conversation while she did my hair. The speed and skill in which Norma finished my hair speaks volumes to her knowledge and skill. My hair came out fairytale beautiful! It is an gentle Ombre effect that is darker on the bottom and lighter on top, which I am absolutely in love with. I've attached a picture, but the picture doesn't do it justice. It is absolutely gorgeous in the sunlight. My husband saw it and his eyes nearly popped out of his head. Standing outside the door of the shop, he said, "I don't care what it costs, you need to go to this lady, (Norma Renfro), always. Go in an make a follow up appointment with her right now. Your hair looks AMAZING." For the remainder of the day, he kept touching my hair and talking about how great it looked, asking why I hadn't made an appointment sooner. I am not only blessed to have met Ms. Norma, I am super excited that she is now my stylist. No matter what you previous experiences were, I can honestly tell you that no one was more scared to go to a new stylist than I was. I am so glad I did and you will be too. Less

Great and professional service! I will definitely recommend Norma to my family and friends.

I used a over the counter product to give me “summer natural highlights” which turned my hair completely light red-orange. Norma was amazing and fixed my color beautifully!! It was my first time going to her, and I will definitely become a regular!

Norma is the BEST! First of all I love the setup and vibe of the salon, so cute in there! Also, I came in because my hair was long, heavy, brassy, and just all around in need of some love. Norma gave me a beautiful hair color that I’m obsessed with and gave me such a beautiful cut that fits my style and gave my hair so much health back. I came in a week later to get a Brazilian blowout after it w... More

Norma is the BEST! First of all I love the setup and vibe of the salon, so cute in there! Also, I came in because my hair was long, heavy, brassy, and just all around in need of some love. Norma gave me a beautiful hair color that I’m obsessed with and gave me such a beautiful cut that fits my style and gave my hair so much health back. I came in a week later to get a Brazilian blowout after it was strongly recommended by her and WOWWW!! My hair has never looked or felt so amazing, I am HOOKED! Definitely see Norma and trust her with your hair becuase she truly knows what she’s doing. Not to mention she’s a great conversationalist ❤️ Thank you Norma!! Less

Great experience!

Norma is a firecracker who will make you laugh throughout your appointment. She will take the time to listen to your wants, needs, and any concerns you might have. When it is all done with she will show you how to style your new cut, so the next day you can do it yourself with no problems. 😀 She is a talented individual who has been doing this for 20+ years, she knows her stuff!😀🏆

Norma was fantastic! I didn't know what to do with my hair and she gave me a look that even my husband loved. Which is hard to do. 🙂😍 It was also nice to not have to wear. Thank you Norma. It was definitely the best experience.

Norma was totally into coloring my very difficult gray. She spent several hours processing my hair to get my desired color. It was long but Norma has so much good energy and knowledge I had no concerns Of her ability to conquer My Quest! If you are not sure what you can do do with your color I'm have no doubt Norma knows!

I’ve been loyal to Norma at Sheer Genius Salon for 7 years now and let me tell you, that says A LOT. I trust no one else with my locks. She’s definitely my hair ARTIST. She knows what colors compliment my skin color, my eyes, my undertones, my hair texture etc. If you’re searching for a new hair guru, search no more. Book now and put your search to rest.

First of all, I like to start off with how happy I am with my new hair style, cut, & color ! I told Norma exactly what I was wanting and she did it !! I loved her personality, she really knows her profession !! If you are in search of a hair stylist Norma is a person your looking for !! I haven't done anything to my hair in over 10 years and couldn't be any happier I will definitely going back a... More

First of all, I like to start off with how happy I am with my new hair style, cut, & color ! I told Norma exactly what I was wanting and she did it !! I loved her personality, she really knows her profession !! If you are in search of a hair stylist Norma is a person your looking for !! I haven't done anything to my hair in over 10 years and couldn't be any happier I will definitely going back and recommend her to anyone!! Less

Absolutely love Norma and trust her completely with my hair. I’ve been going to her for several years and I’m one happy customer!!

I had a very enjoyable experience at this salon. I had an emergent family situation, where I needed to leave the next morning. My stylist made arrangements to fit me in as her last appt of the day. I received the shadow root coloring and a spunky cut....having me leave the salon feeling like a million bucks. Thank you for the extra effort shown me, and the great color and style. I am a happy... More

I had a very enjoyable experience at this salon. I had an emergent family situation, where I needed to leave the next morning. My stylist made arrangements to fit me in as her last appt of the day. I received the shadow root coloring and a spunky cut....having me leave the salon feeling like a million bucks. Thank you for the extra effort shown me, and the great color and style. I am a happy customer who has also acquired a new friend. I will continue with this salon AND stylist as long as she'll have me as a client. Less

Went for a perm and Norma did an amazing job! She talked me through the whole process and ensured I knew what I was getting myself into and succeeded at giving me exactly what I asked for!

I came in wanting a more platinum look. Norma did such an amazing job and listened to what I wanted and achieved the look I was going for. Lucky for me she was able to squeeze me in, and I am so pleased to have visited this salon. I will definitely be back.

I have had my hair done at several places since moving to San Antonio 3 years ago. Nobody seems to listen to what I'm asking for with cut or color...until I found Norma. She did an ahhhhmaaaazing job with my cut and color. I get compliments all the time. I highly recommend coming in to see her. She won't disappoint!

Norma has been my stylist for many years and I feel lucky to have found her. Her fun loving personality makes the appointments fun! My haircut, color and highlights always look great! I get many compliments on my hair. Thank you Norma!

Norma has been my stylist & colorist for a couple of years now & I am continually happy with the results! Great service you feel so at home here! Thank you, Norma!

Norma does a great job on my hair extensions and my hair color. I’m always getting compliments on my hair and I love the way the color stays in from appointment to appointment. Also, Norma has a great personality and is a pleasure to visit.

She matched my hair extensions exactly! Love it!🥰

Norma is amazing. My hair color turns out great everytime. She is very professional and an expert in hair services. Highly recommend.

I have been getting my hair extensions done by Norma for years now and she always does a great job. She matches my hair color perfectly and provides quality work for a great price. My hair always lasts and if I ever need a touch up she makes time for me to come in. Her salon is in a great location and there is always great conversation. I always recommend her to friends !

Picture says a thousand words. Ms Norma is the best Highly recommended.

I have been going to Norma for over 2 years. She does an excellent job on my volumizer, and extensions. Very pleasant atmosphere. Extremely clean area! Greeted very warmly upon my entrance and seated almost immediately. Absolutely cannot recommend this salon enough, every time I go I get consistent, quality service. - Denise

Norma has the best personality and I think that’s very important. She understood everything I was saying to her and how I wanted my hair before I even said it. Furthermore she is very good at helping you choose a color for extensions and she’s extremely patient and she is very understanding. I’m definitely gonna be a client for life!

I am so lucky to have found Norma over 8 years ago & I will never go anywhere else. She is an amazing stylist, colorist & a wonderful all around person! She is always able to get me scheduled for whatever service I need. She is a total professional & makes spending time at Shear Genius Salon fun!!! Thanks Norma - Linda A

Norma always does excellent work, from being so friendly to talk to to giving me exactly what I ask for! She is always so good at getting me in quickly. I can’t say enough positive things!

Norma has been taking care of me for years. The best of the best. In addition to her exceptional talent, she is simply fun to be around. I highly recommend her to all!

Norma has been doing my hair for years and fixing my mistakes, I know I can depend on her to take care of me. Never met someone so professional and fun loving!

Norma does great work!! She has been doing my hair for a few years and I can’t imagine going anywhere else. I depend on her to make me look good...love her

Norma has been cutting my hair for about 5 years now. I wouldn't think about going to anyone else. Very professional as well as personable. Highly recommend her to you men out there.

Norma is great!! Listens to my hair concerns she does her hair magic and I always come out of the salon feeling like a million bucks! Also love her schedule flexibility so I don’t miss an appointment. Highly recommend!!

Norma is Awesome! She is great with hair color! I have always had a hard time finding a stylist that can get the right color I ask for, and Norma always gets it perfect! I have been coming to her for five years now and will not trust anybody else with my hair. The location is also very convenient for me which is a plus! I recommend her to all my friends and family!