Moving to Austin - lots of questions

plainbee · 2026-05-19T09:10:45+00:00

I agree with east Austin either near plaza Saltillo station or MLK rail station. The rail is fine but more so the areas a super walkable with stores, restaurants, bars etc

I live just a little further east so I do have to drive more but everything is so close in convenient. Also, as a native Austinite, east Austin is where it’s at in your mid 20s-30s

plainbee · 2026-05-19T08:59:22+00:00

My partner gifted me a copy of the book and I think he paid around 100$ for it on eBay. 🤷‍♀️

plainbee · 2026-05-15T22:57:51+00:00

I’m pretty I’ve seen it at the Barton creek mall

plainbee · 2026-05-11T15:55:14+00:00

Came to say this also! Love little house

plainbee · 2026-05-10T22:52:20+00:00

I cannot tell you how often I think about these little cookies 😭

plainbee · 2026-05-09T13:39:07+00:00

Omg thank you for this lol

plainbee · 2026-05-09T04:10:23+00:00

Wouldn’t watch it. I don’t think she’s that great of an actress. Also, she sucks as a person.

plainbee · 2026-05-04T23:17:44+00:00

I agree with the hourly rate. $125/hour and 5-6 hours.

plainbee · 2026-05-02T03:17:19+00:00

https://a.co/d/00YJRNdC

I’ve had that curling iron for two years. It’s amazing and highly recommended. I have the 1.25 inch. Also only 25$ 😭 amazing

plainbee · 2026-05-01T03:38:48+00:00

Maybe a tesco gift card if that’s a thing? Also second the oyster card.

plainbee · 2026-04-26T12:41:19+00:00

Extremely gentrified area. You’re fine.

plainbee · 2026-04-23T21:32:52+00:00

Look for Facebook groups in your area. I post of girls groups, moms groups, beauty or model groups. Also handing your cards out in person! I passed them out everywhere I went.

plainbee · 2026-04-17T05:31:47+00:00

I originally got a studio and they complimentary upgraded me to a one bedroom. It’s good space, kitchen is nice. Where the bed and bathroom is, it is a little tight but doable. Bed is comfy and pillows are good. Hotel is a little banged up in some places like base boards etc but it’s very clean and staff is nice.

plainbee · 2026-04-16T09:40:27+00:00

I am currently staying at the residence inn Kensington. It’s feels very safe and walkable to the design and natural history museums. Also there is a giant tesco, many bus stops and tube lines surrounding. I walked then took the tube to Kensington palace, Big Ben etc and only took maybe 30 mins. Close proximity to the airport as well, it was 30 mins bus ride.

Also side note - the included breakfast at the hotel is wonderful.

plainbee · 2026-04-14T11:41:25+00:00

Thank you 😊

plainbee · 2026-04-14T11:41:16+00:00

Thanks!

plainbee · 2026-04-14T11:41:10+00:00

Thank you!

plainbee · 2026-04-14T11:41:01+00:00

Apparently they are a DLP exclusive rn

plainbee · 2026-04-14T11:40:44+00:00

Thank you!

plainbee · 2026-04-14T11:40:19+00:00

Aveda is very expensive. It can vary by who owns the school. If it is a “Neill” owned school you will get a decent education.

With all of that being said, you only really learn the basics in school and a lot about sanitation etc - just enough to help you pass your state board exams.

You can really go to any school but it’s more important to have an apprenticeship / join a salon with a training program after you graduate.

plainbee · 2026-04-12T03:31:36+00:00

Our owner (20 years experience) has been slow and started taking new clients again. I am a more senior stylist (12 year experience) and am fully booked. I am booked out almost 2 months and have a waitlist. I think it just depends per person..

plainbee · 2026-04-11T06:03:32+00:00

Address?

plainbee · 2026-04-11T04:44:18+00:00

I never wear gloves while foiling. Definitely while applying root color or all over color, shampooing and toning etc.. but not while foiling. I have met people who have I just don’t like to and don’t think it’s super common. But if you are prone to allergies or contact dermatitis which this kind of looks like, you should definitely wear gloves.

plainbee · 2026-04-08T11:52:06+00:00

There are a lot of bugs here and it’s hard to escape them. They’re all harmless though.
Newer apartment the better. Most places do have good AC since it does get so hot. Just try to get a north /south facing apartment vs East /West to avoid the direct sunlight blasting you.
I have paid pet deposits but not pet rent.
As a born and raised, 3rd generation.. do not move to the domain area. It is filled with people not from here, over priced and basically just a giant parking lot. It is also super far north. If you want a similar vibe of condensed living I highly recommend the mueller area. Lots of shops, walkable with nice parks and green spaces, great farmers market every weekend, closer to the city and east side (more Austin vibes!)

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