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- Neartown/ Montrose, Central
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100% ambiance
“Not only does she always deliver a great hair cut - and a perfect blowout - she is infinitely cheerful and makes the salon a fun place to visit.”
100% drinks
“Every time I get my hair done, I have pleasant and stimulating conversation, a little psychological therapy, a few laughs, a glass of wine - oh, yeah and a great haircut.”
50% food quality
“He has enough authentic talent to deliver the straight haircutting goods.”
100% menu variety
“great variety, consistent performance, and listens to your personal needs.”
100% overall
“The Upper Hand is a great place to go, and is in a great area of town”
0% return potential
“will never ever go there again, and I will say I will never recommend the upper hand to anyone.”
98% service
“The Upper Hand Salon is a fabulous place to talk to interesting people, relax and get a real "spa" experience.”
66% value
“The atmosphere is great and prices are high, but you get excellent quality!”
75% wait time
“She is amazingly talented and has a wonderful personality (quick-witted).”
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About The Upper Hand River Oaks
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Kerastase Products/Treatments
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Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics
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Jan Marini Skin Care
The Upper Hand is one of Houston's most respected hair salons. In addition to being one of Kerastase's Houston treatment centers, The Upper Hand has also been selected as one Shu Uemura's ultra elite Art of Hair salons. The Upper Hand features numerous New York trained hair stylists and has been showcased in national publications, news segments and on the radio. Most recently, you may have seen some of our hair stylists performing magical make overs on the CBS morning show Great Day Houston. So whether you are looking for a blow out to die for....or simply looking to experience world class products like Kerastase, Shu Uemura, Jane Iredale or Jan Marini....give us a call today...and see for yourself what everybody in Houston is talking about! …
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Tips for The Upper Hand River Oaks
May 22, 2013
This is the best salon EVER! I love my stylist, Penny. Color and cut perfect every single time. And Fibee is a JEWEL: eyebrow tinting, mani-pedi, everything. Everybody in the salon is professional and friendly. I feel pampered when I go there.
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May 14, 2013
Wonderful service! I love my hair!! Go see Trish Lecourias .. What a great find! And right down the street. Support your neighbor business.
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October 03, 2012
I'm not exaggerating, but I have never had such a bad haircut in my life. Hair stylist's name is Holly. I like to texturize my hair, but she couldn't do it properly - not with regular scissors, not texturizing scissors. One of the first things that I told her was that I want to make sure the color covers all the gray hair. It did not! I’m not saying that this salon is bad, but my hair stylist is!
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June 10, 2012
I see Kathy for the Japanese thermal straightening and she is amazing. I have been doing this for 10 years with various stylists and varying results, if done incorrenctly is can be devastating for the hair but when she does it I leave with healthy soft anf bouncy STRAIGHT hair which lasts for almost a year. She takes her times and gives her complete attention which is excatly what is needed. She did my hair for the second time this year and I will never get anyone else to do it. The salon is beautiful and very comfortable and everyone is friendly. Since I have to sit there for 6 hours to get this done that is important!
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December 05, 2011
Houston best eyebrow thread.
Ali
I had the best eyebrow thread ever in the Upper Hand River Oaks by Fibee. She really is a queen (announced 2010 by City search) of eyebrow threading.
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September 01, 2011
Kristin Farris. I've been going to Kristin Farris for the past 10+ years. I drive in from Sugar Land and have followed her to the Upper Hand. She has always done an amazing job on my color, cut and style. She is truly a Master Colorist....my color always looks natural and fresh, and she knows just what to do with my hair when it needs help! Kristin has always been friendly, personable and professional......makes my drive in worth it!!
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August 21, 2011
My 50+ year old hair looks better than ever!.
Kristin Farris at the Upper Hand works her magic again. I think all of the sun, salt, and chlorine of the summer was sitting in my hair when I walked in. After a great color job (SHE'S A MASTER WITH CUT, COLOR, STYLE) and a really cool new glaze, I walked out with shiny and fresh looking hair that doesn't have the summer dooldrums anymore.
I'm a brunette and color is HARD - Kristin always keeps me "root free" and consistent with the color - never dull. Love the Upper Hand - nice ambiance!
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August 05, 2011
Kristin Fariss at Upper Hand.
Kristin has been cutting and coloring my hair since we moved to Houston several years ago. She has always done an exemplary job styling my fine, hard to manage hair. She is also very personable, and we always have great conversations. I look great when I leave the salon. I only wish I could bring her home with me to do my hair every day!
I have followed Kristin from one salon to another, and I really enjoy the ambiance and professionalism of the Upper Hand. It is a dynamic place, and I feel like I'm on the cutting edge when I'm there. They seem to do equally well with trendy young fashionistas and with regular clients like me!
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