The Upper Hand - Royal Oaks

(281) 497-8280

11805 Westheimer Rd (Kirkwood Drive)
Houston, TX 77077 29.7363 -95.5869

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Neighborhoods: Westchase, Westside

THEUPPERHAND.COM

Hours:

Tue-Wed 9am-7pm

Thu-Fri 9am-8pm

Sat 9am-7pm

Last updated 1.15.12

Category:

Beauty

Manicure & Pedicure Services:

Manicures

What People Are Saying About The Upper Hand - Royal Oaks

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In Short – Stylish women all over the city head to the Upper Hand for creative hair, nail and skin treatments and to shop for world-class beauty products from some of the industry's biggest names, including Kerastase, Jan Marini, Jane Iredale and Pevonia. With eye-catching artwork, sleek colors and unique furnishings, the spa atmosphere is entirely fashionable and completely relaxing. Expert stylists and colorists consider clients' lifestyle, face shape and hair type for each new hairstyle. Choose a fragrance theme for your spa manicure or pedicure. With evening hours, the spa is the…

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Beauty Salon:
Salon services include men and women's cut and styling, highlights and hair color, updos and bridal hairstyles, perms, color corrections, manicures and pedicures, waxing, lash and brow tinting, microdermabrasion and facials.
Products:
Most salon locations carry Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, Kerastase treatments, Jan Marini Skin Care and Pevonia skincare.
Massage:
Services include hot stone massage, deep tissue massage, chair massage and aromatherapy massage.
ambiance
90.4800033569336% positive
  1. Very comfortable, great helpful staff.
  2. The atmosphere is fantastic.
  3. Great Haircut, nice atmosphere.
  4. The staff was very friendly and made you feel very comfortable.
  5. The stations are spacious with full length mirrors, allowing behind-the-back people watching opportunities (which can be a good bit of fun).
  6. The atmosphere is very nice and I love the great massaging pedicure chairs.
  7. Nancy and Shiva are fun to talk to!
  8. Jillian is not only a great hairdresser; she is kind, fun, spunky and accommodating.
  9. JENI is so pleasant and fun.
  10. Jillian is a terrific stylist, I drive from inside the loop out to the Royal Oaks location just so I can get her to do my hair.
  11. She made me feel comfortable right off the back, and now that I'm a regular, she will try to squeeze me in when I really need her.
  12. Great location, friendly staff!
  13. Serena absolutely rocks when it comes to hair - fabulous razorcut short hair, fun & fabulous blond extensions for a brunette, color that takes you from redhead to blonde to brunette and every sassy highlight in between.
  14. It was my first time to this salon and the atmosphere and service were great.
  15. Everyone is so fun and friendly
  16. Their staff is always very professional and they've made me feel comfortable since my very first visit.
  17. It has such a great atmosphere, and so opposite of the salon I went to before.
  18. She is patient and fun and has creative ideas :) I have been going to The Upperhand Royal Oaks for a few years now and recommend it to anyone that needs good hair care.
  19. The Upper Hand has a great staff as well as a great atmosphere!
  20. Not only is the atmosphere very cool but they offer you something to drink and they usually have yummy cookies to snack on.
  21. The atmosphere at the Upper Hand is great and spa-like.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. Not only is the atmosphere very cool but they offer you something to drink and they usually have yummy cookies to snack on.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Not only is the atmosphere very cool but they offer you something to drink and they usually have yummy cookies to snack on.
  2. The staff is always friendly, the salon is always clean and someone is always asking if you need something, whether it be a drink or a magazine.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. Not only is the atmosphere very cool but they offer you something to drink and they usually have yummy cookies to snack on.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. was nervous at first but Carmella made me feel at ease with her extensive knowledge of hair.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. recently moved from austin and have not been satisfied with the salons here but a friend of mine recommended me to The upper-hand, It was by far the best place I have gone yet!
  2. After looking for a good place to get a haircut in Houston, I finally found Upper Hand and I'll be sticking to it!
service
96.14999771118164% positive
  1. The Upper Hand has a great staff as well as a great atmosphere!
  2. Great staff!
  3. The stations are spacious with full length mirrors, allowing behind-the-back people watching opportunities (which can be a good bit of fun).
  4. She gives great customer service, and listens to my concerns.
  5. The best salons and stylists know how to balance a schedule so that they are able to make a profit but still provide the best in customer service.
  6. The BEST service in town!
  7. The staff was very friendly and made you feel very comfortable.
  8. Wonderful facilities and courteous staff!
  9. Everyone at the salon is very friendly.
  10. One star given for the friendly staff.
  11. This salon is fabulous, easy, and I enjoy all the people that I came in contact with.
  12. As a busy mom, it's nice not to have to drive to the heights or down town to get a great service.
  13. It's a great environment and such friendly people working there.
  14. Everyone at the salon is very friendly and I enjoy my monthly visits.
  15. Everyone at the staff is very polite and professional.
  16. Great customer service.
  17. nice and friendly people, 2) I was offered refreshment
  18. She massaged my hair, she was VERY patient, her customer service was awesome, and she was SO helpful at deciding what cut and style was best for my hair.
  19. Everyone is so friendly and their work is fantastic!
  20. gave this place two stars for the sheer fact that the people were nice, otherwise it would get no stars from me.
  21. Professional, friendly, great styles, wonderful color skills.
  22. Plus she has an amazing referral program and I have even recieved two free haircuts from refering other people in, which is not hard since people always love my hair!
  23. Impressive service, great haircut
  24. Love the salon, stylists and customer service.
  25. Every time she does my hair, random people compliment me on it - it is awesome - she just does a great job and I would recommend her to anyone!
  26. It was my first time to this salon and the atmosphere and service were great.
  27. Hugs and kisses to the entire staff you guys are all awesome.
  28. Very comfortable, great helpful staff.
  29. great service!
  30. Everyone is so fun and friendly
  31. Great service, great stylist!
  32. Prices are also good, especially when you consider the service you receive.
  33. Great service and beautiful nails!
  34. Everyone at The Upper Hand is so warm and friendly!
  35. and friendly staff!
  36. She was very friendly & seemed to love her career!
  37. It is easy to make appointments and the staff is very friendly.
  38. Soundproofing would be a welcome addition to the facilities, I use the VIP program service which is great for regular customers and gives you a little extra bling for the buck!
  39. The staff is always friendly, the salon is always clean and someone is always asking if you need something, whether it be a drink or a magazine.
  40. So friendly and great service!
  41. and not only she is a great stylist she is beautiful and very friendly and she makes you feel like a million box.
  42. If you're looking for a professional, friendly and talented nail tech who puts her customers first, be sure to ask for Brenda Ingram.
  43. Great service and helpful consultations/recommendations for hair!
  44. Everyone here is very friendly and knowledgeable at what they do!
  45. Salon is very clean, professional staff.
  46. They are Friendly, Outgoing, and their service is extremely wonderful.
  47. Great hair stylist, friendly, knowledgable, perfect color!
  48. Their staff is always very professional and they've made me feel comfortable since my very first visit.
  49. GREAT service and people!
  50. The service was fast and fabulous for about 55$.
  51. Royal Oaks is an outstanding salon filled with talented people, but Serena is hands down the most compitent and wonderful individual employed there.
  52. Great location, friendly staff!
value
25.0% positive
  1. I've seen many high rated salons in Chicago and Upper Hand doesn't even come close and here's why: I wasn't given a tour of the salon (I had no idea where the restroom is or anything else for that matter), I wasn't given a smog (I had very expensive tee s
  2. its such a great value!
  3. lady next to me had her expensive purse sitting on the floor); Their chairs were uncomfortable (I had my hair colored and cut, so I spent two and a half hours in that chair
  4. will swear by the Keratin treatment and being a poor college student, think that it is 110% worth the money.
wait time
75.0% positive
  1. Awesome hair cuts and color and 2 minutes from my house in Royal Oaks!
  2. No long waits for appointments, great salon!
  3. used to get very nervous at the hairdressers, as they were cutting my hair I'd be trying to look down at the ground to see how long of pieces they were cutting off, because I have had many bad experiences, BUT since I've been going to Jillian, I don't e
  4. had Danielle and she gave me one of the best haircuts I've had in a long time!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/26/11

Fantastic Salon

by mkhiggins4

had a wonderful experience and have beautiful hair! This place is worth the trip and the money! Sherry did a fantastic job! The staff is friendly and they all seem to get along really well... NO DRAMA in this salon! If you are looking for a great salon on the West Side of town, this would be it!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/25/11

Graet place.

by Cici8

Love it here, good job and great value!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/29/10

Nice Salon

by Donafr

What a great place i will be back there agin!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/05/10

Thanks Katy & Trish !!!!

by Nikis

I just want to say I have been going to Upper Hand for awhile now. I always go to Katy to get my hair done. Katy always does a great job and is so sweet and really takes the time to listen to how I want my hair. Katy did an amazing job yesterday and i have gotten so many compliments since. Also I went to Trish to get my nails refilled and she is a MASTER at Nails .. I love my hair and nails..THANK YOU LADIES!!!!!!! You started my weekend off right!!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/27/10

Best Pedicures

by GinaFW

I have been a regular customer for many years now. I love Miss Brenda and the pedicure service I receive each time I come in. She's the BEST!

The Details on The Upper Hand - Royal Oaks

Place Categories:

  • best full service salon
  • best hair stylist
  • best jillian
  • great perfect color
  • great cut
  • great customer service
  • great haircut
  • friendly professional staff
  • nice random people
  • great atmosphere
  • enjoyable hair experience
  • love upper hand
  • sweet danielle
  • great stylist serena
  • best shiva
  • great hair style
  • best hairdresser
  • best manicuristpedicurist brenda
  • great bryan
  • best jill
  • fun nancy
  • best pedicures
  • really applaud jeni
  • very friendly everyone
  • not recommend place
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