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The Upper Hand

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Polished and smooth with the help of a Brazilian Blowout๐Ÿ’…
Brazilians are perfect for this rainy season in Houston; manages frizz & smoothness, faster dry time & moisture retention for hydrated healthy hair!

Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks
#theupperhandsalon #theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair

#houstonhair #houstonstylist #houstonhairstylist #foryoupage #explorepage #goldwell #goldwellapprovedus #goldwellus #goldwellcolor #brazilianblowout #keratintreatment #keratin #frizzfreehair #smoothhair #shinyhair

May 7

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Polished and smooth with the help of a Brazilian Blowout๐Ÿ’…
Brazilians are perfect for this rainy season in Houston; manages frizz & smoothness, faster dry time & moisture retention for hydrated healthy hair! 

Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks
#theupperhandsalon #theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair 

#houstonhair #houstonstylist #houstonhairstylist #foryoupage #explorepage #goldwell #goldwellapprovedus #goldwellus #goldwellcolor #brazilianblowout #keratintreatment #keratin #frizzfreehair #smoothhair #shinyhair

I still love a balayage!
#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist
#houstonuniquehair #houstonhairartist #houstonalternativehair #houstonuniquehair #hairart #hairartist #styleinspiration #colorinspiration #futurehair #uniquehair #fantasyhair #otherworldlyhair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist #houstonuniquehair #houstonblonde #houstonbalayage #goldwellapprovedus #goldwellblondes #goldwellcolor

Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks
#theupperhandsalon #theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair

Apr 8

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I still love a balayage! 
#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist 
#houstonuniquehair #houstonhairartist #houstonalternativehair #houstonuniquehair #hairart #hairartist #styleinspiration #colorinspiration #futurehair #uniquehair #fantasyhair #otherworldlyhair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist #houstonuniquehair #houstonblonde #houstonbalayage #goldwellapprovedus #goldwellblondes #goldwellcolor 

Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks
#theupperhandsalon #theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair

Lucidameยฎ Hair
18โ€ 20โ€œ 22โ€ in stock ๏ผ๏ผ๏ผ
Ship Immediately ~ 2-3 working days can receive!

Pls feel free to contact me if u need.

#geniuswefts #handtiedextensions #clipinhair #tapeinhair #handtiedwefts #balayage #tapeinhairextensions #lucidamehair
#hairReels #charlottesalon #ochair #clthair #extensionclass
#framar #scottsdalehairstylist #jamestownnc #hairtok #goodyearhairstylist
#luxuryhairextensions #fyp #geniusweft #charlotte #southendclt
#tuhrohair #louisvilleextensionartist #handtiedwefts #richstylistacademy #beadedrows

Nov 3

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Lucidameยฎ Hair
18โ€ 20โ€œ 22โ€ in stock ๏ผ๏ผ๏ผ
Ship Immediately ~ 2-3 working days can receive!

Pls feel free to contact me if u need.

#geniuswefts #handtiedextensions #clipinhair #tapeinhair #handtiedwefts #balayage #tapeinhairextensions #lucidamehair
#hairReels #charlottesalon #ochair #clthair #extensionclass
#framar #scottsdalehairstylist #jamestownnc #hairtok #goodyearhairstylist
#luxuryhairextensions #fyp #geniusweft #charlotte #southendclt
#tuhrohair #louisvilleextensionartist #handtiedwefts #richstylistacademy #beadedrows

2 rows of bellamihair volume wefts๐Ÿ˜
Something about a blunt cut with extensions is just๐ŸคŒ๐Ÿผ๐ŸคŒ๐Ÿผ

May 23

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2 rows of bellamihair volume wefts๐Ÿ˜
Something about a blunt cut with extensions is just๐ŸคŒ๐Ÿผ๐ŸคŒ๐Ÿผ

Took Deniโ€™s pixie tighter on the sides and did a silvery-violet toner
Lifted and toned with goldwellus Silklift and Gloss Tones
Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks
#theupperhandsalon #theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair
#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist#creativityneverstops
#houstonhealthyhair#Houstonhairstylist #houstonhaircut #houstonuniquehair #houstonhaircutspecialist #houstonhairartist #houstonhairspecialist #houstonhaircolor #houstonhaircolorspecialist #montrosesalon #montrosehair#houstonalternativehair #colorinspiration #futurehair #uniquehair #fantasyhair #otherworldlyhair #funkyhair

May 23

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Took Deniโ€™s pixie tighter on the sides and did a silvery-violet toner 
Lifted and toned with goldwellus Silklift and Gloss Tones 
Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks
#theupperhandsalon #theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair 
#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist#creativityneverstops 
#houstonhealthyhair#Houstonhairstylist #houstonhaircut #houstonuniquehair #houstonhaircutspecialist #houstonhairartist #houstonhairspecialist #houstonhaircolor #houstonhaircolorspecialist #montrosesalon #montrosehair#houstonalternativehair #colorinspiration #futurehair #uniquehair #fantasyhair #otherworldlyhair #funkyhair

Hair emergency fix ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿคฃโœจ

#upperhandsalonriveroaks #tuhrohair #blondehair #houstonhairstylistโœ‚๏ธ

Dec 10

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Hair emergency fix ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿคฃโœจ

#upperhandsalonriveroaks #tuhrohair #blondehair #houstonhairstylistโœ‚๏ธ

Zig-zag sun rings on curly hair!
Heavily zigzagoon inspired!

#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist
#houstonhaircolor #houstonuniquehair #houstonvivids #houstonalternativehair #hairstripes #hairsunrings

Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks
#theupperhandsalon #theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair

Sep 4

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Zig-zag sun rings on curly hair! 
Heavily zigzagoon inspired! 

#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist 
#houstonhaircolor #houstonuniquehair #houstonvivids #houstonalternativehair #hairstripes #hairsunrings 

Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks
#theupperhandsalon #theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair

โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ’›Iโ€™m loving all the summer blondes ๐Ÿ’›โ˜€๏ธ

#houstonhairstylistโœ‚๏ธ #houstonblonde #getupperhanded #tuhrohair #blondehair #layeredhaircut

Jul 3

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โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ’›Iโ€™m loving all the summer blondes ๐Ÿ’›โ˜€๏ธ

#houstonhairstylistโœ‚๏ธ #houstonblonde #getupperhanded #tuhrohair #blondehair #layeredhaircut

Hidden but bold

Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks I have something for everyone!

#zoedoesyourhair #getupperhanded #tuhrohair #orangehair #underneathcolor

Jun 30

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Hidden but bold 

Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks I have something for everyone! 

#zoedoesyourhair #getupperhanded #tuhrohair #orangehair #underneathcolor

What a quick little refresh looks like!
My client came in last September wanting to let go of her old balayage and fully embrace the dark side ๐Ÿ–ค

Since then, weโ€™ve been keeping it simple with a demi-permanent color every 3-4 months to maintain shine and depth without the long-term commitment.

โ€ข Prepped with K18 Detox shampoo
โ€ข Toned using Goldwell Colorance
โ€ข Cut & styled using Olivia Garden tools
โ€ข Oribe products for the finishing touches

These kinds of refreshes are perfect for brunettes and blondes alikeโ€”minimal time, maximum impact!

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #k18 #goldwellus #oliviagarden #oribe #houstonhairsalon #houstonhairstylist #houstonhair #houstontx #haileystadalskyhair

Apr 7

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What a quick little refresh looks like! 
My client came in last September wanting to let go of her old balayage and fully embrace the dark side ๐Ÿ–ค

Since then, weโ€™ve been keeping it simple with a demi-permanent color every 3-4 months to maintain shine and depth without the long-term commitment.

โ€ข Prepped with K18 Detox shampoo
โ€ข Toned using Goldwell Colorance
โ€ข Cut & styled using Olivia Garden tools
โ€ข Oribe products for the finishing touches

These kinds of refreshes are perfect for brunettes and blondes alikeโ€”minimal time, maximum impact!

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #k18 #goldwellus #oliviagarden #oribe #houstonhairsalon #houstonhairstylist #houstonhair #houstontx #haileystadalskyhair

Purple, pink, and a little bit of blue!
Vertical balayage is my favorite way to add dimensional color to curly hair

Lifted, protected, and colored with goldwellus

#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist
#houstonuniquehair #houstonhairartist #houstonalternativehair #houstonuniquehair #hairart #hairartist #styleinspiration #colorinspiration #futurehair #uniquehair #fantasyhair #otherworldlyhair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist #houstonuniquehair #houstonvivids #houstonvividhaircolor #houstonvividspecialist #verticalbalayage #houstonrainbowhair #purplehair #pinkhair #goldwellapprovedus #goldwellelumen #goldwellcolor

Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks
#theupperhandsalon #theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair

Mar 17

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Purple, pink, and a little bit of blue!
Vertical balayage is my favorite way to add dimensional color to curly hair

Lifted, protected, and colored with goldwellus 

#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist 
#houstonuniquehair #houstonhairartist #houstonalternativehair #houstonuniquehair #hairart #hairartist #styleinspiration #colorinspiration #futurehair #uniquehair #fantasyhair #otherworldlyhair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist #houstonuniquehair #houstonvivids #houstonvividhaircolor #houstonvividspecialist #verticalbalayage #houstonrainbowhair #purplehair #pinkhair #goldwellapprovedus #goldwellelumen #goldwellcolor 

Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks
#theupperhandsalon #theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair

Cool toned blonde โ„๏ธ + haircutโœจ
Swipe to see the before!

My client wanted to go lighter for the summer, we did foils all over and canceled out the warmth using Kevin Murphy toner.

hairstyles #hairstylist #houston #houstontx #houstonhairstylist #houstonstylist #haircut #cosmetology #beauty #trendystyles #tuhrohair #balayagehair #balayage #balayagehighlights #balayagedandpainted #hairtransformation #colorcorrection #haircolor #aveda #kevinmurphy #beautyindulgence #sugarland #sugarlandsalon #sugarlandstylist #sugarlandtx

Jun 18

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Cool toned blonde โ„๏ธ + haircutโœจ
Swipe to see the before!

My client wanted to go lighter for the summer, we did foils all over and canceled out the warmth using Kevin Murphy toner.

hairstyles #hairstylist #houston #houstontx #houstonhairstylist #houstonstylist #haircut #cosmetology #beauty #trendystyles #tuhrohair #balayagehair #balayage #balayagehighlights #balayagedandpainted #hairtransformation #colorcorrection #haircolor #aveda #kevinmurphy #beautyindulgence #sugarland #sugarlandsalon #sugarlandstylist #sugarlandtx

#REPOST mynastrands Cool toned blonde โ„๏ธ + haircutโœจ
Swipe to see the before!

Our guest wanted to go lighter for the summer, we did foils all over and canceled out the warmth using a toner.

#hairstyles #hairstylist #houston #houstontx #houstonhairstylist #houstonstylist #haircut #cosmetology #beauty #trendystyles #tuhrohair #balayagehair #balayage #balayagehighlights #balayagedandpainted #hairtransformation #colorcorrection #haircolor #aveda #beautyindulgence #sugarland #sugarlandsalon #sugarlandstylist #sugarlandtx

Jun 19

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#REPOST mynastrands Cool toned blonde โ„๏ธ + haircutโœจ
Swipe to see the before!

Our guest wanted to go lighter for the summer, we did foils all over and canceled out the warmth using a toner.

#hairstyles #hairstylist #houston #houstontx #houstonhairstylist #houstonstylist #haircut #cosmetology #beauty #trendystyles #tuhrohair #balayagehair #balayage #balayagehighlights #balayagedandpainted #hairtransformation #colorcorrection #haircolor #aveda #beautyindulgence #sugarland #sugarlandsalon #sugarlandstylist #sugarlandtx

Okay confession timeโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‘€
I love creating and painting all types of reds โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ
Now Iโ€™m low-key thinkingโ€ฆ should I just join the redhead club already?

Formula:
25ml 6RR Max + 10ml 6VV Max + 5ml 5N + 6%

Gloss:
6VV Max (Colorance) + 3 (maybe more ๐Ÿ‘€) red drops + 2%
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#tuhrohair #redhaircolor #burgandyhair #copperhair #houstonhairstylist #christmashair #tuhro #getupperhanded #houstonhairstylist #htxhairstylist #theupperhandriveroaks #goldwellapprovedus #riveroakshairstylist #theupperhandsalon #tuhmemhair #oribeobsessed #oribepro

Dec 18

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Okay confession timeโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‘€
I love creating and painting all types of reds โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ
Now Iโ€™m low-key thinkingโ€ฆ should I just join the redhead club already?

Formula:
25ml 6RR Max + 10ml 6VV Max + 5ml 5N + 6%

Gloss:
6VV Max (Colorance) + 3 (maybe more ๐Ÿ‘€) red drops + 2%
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#tuhrohair #redhaircolor #burgandyhair #copperhair #houstonhairstylist #christmashair #tuhro #getupperhanded #houstonhairstylist #htxhairstylist  #theupperhandriveroaks #goldwellapprovedus #riveroakshairstylist #theupperhandsalon #tuhmemhair #oribeobsessed #oribepro

Pixie on curls

#zoedoesyourhair #houstonhairstylist #houstonhaircuts #tuhrohair #getupperhanded

Apr 11

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Pixie on curls 

#zoedoesyourhair #houstonhairstylist #houstonhaircuts #tuhrohair #getupperhanded

This was a bit of a process but we got there and I love ๐Ÿ˜
Swipe to see the before!

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded

May 30

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This was a bit of a process but we got there and I love ๐Ÿ˜
Swipe to see the before!

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded

Lil color block lil balayage in bronzed copper and black for a subtle type of calico

Colored with goldwell.global goldwellus

#zoedoesyourhair #goldwellapprovedus #tuhrohair #getupperhanded #calicohair

Mar 21

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Lil color block lil balayage in bronzed copper and black for a subtle type of calico

Colored with goldwell.global goldwellus 

#zoedoesyourhair #goldwellapprovedus #tuhrohair #getupperhanded #calicohair

Big step in my journey and I couldnโ€™t be more excited ๐Ÿค

Iโ€™m officially stepping deeper into the world of mesh integration and transitioning into a hair loss solution specialist here in Houston, TX. Helping you feel like yourself again with comfort, security, and natural looking results! Itโ€™s truly next level rewarding and the entire reason I decided to make the career change to hairdressing in the first place!!

Mesh integration is a game changer for anyone experiencing thinning or hair loss who still wants versatility and a seamless blend with their own hair. This work is about more than hairโ€ฆ itโ€™s about confidence, identity, and feeling seen. Iโ€™m so honored to offer these solutions and support my clients every step of the way โœจ

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #hairlosssolution #meshintegration #houstonhairlossspecialist

Feb 18

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Big step in my journey and I couldnโ€™t be more excited ๐Ÿค

Iโ€™m officially stepping deeper into the world of mesh integration and transitioning into a hair loss solution specialist here in Houston, TX. Helping you feel like yourself again with comfort, security, and natural looking results! Itโ€™s truly next level rewarding and the entire reason I decided to make the career change to hairdressing in the first place!! 

Mesh integration is a game changer for anyone experiencing thinning or hair loss who still wants versatility and a seamless blend with their own hair. This work is about more than hairโ€ฆ itโ€™s about confidence, identity, and feeling seen. Iโ€™m so honored to offer these solutions and support my clients every step of the way โœจ

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #hairlosssolution #meshintegration #houstonhairlossspecialist

#yad #tuhrohair#stavbadomu #tu#yakro#๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•โคโคโคโค๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’• #๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿฅ€๐Ÿ–‡๏ธ๐ŸŒŽโœจ_____ #

Mar 17

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#yad #tuhrohair#stavbadomu #tu#yakro#๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•โคโคโคโค๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’• #๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿฅ€๐Ÿ–‡๏ธ๐ŸŒŽโœจ_____ #

#goldenbrownbalayage #balayage #goldenbrownhair #caramelbalayage #goldwellapprovedus #dimensionalbruntte #caramelhair #chocolatebalayage #houstoncolorist #brunettehair #houstonhairstylist #houstonbrunettes #hair #caramelhighlights #highbrowhair #brunettespecialist #brunettebeauty #honeybrown #houstonbalayagespecialist #longhair #brownbalayage #goldenbrown #tuhrohair #olaplex #hairtransformation #highlights #brunettebalayage #wellaprofessional #balayagehighlights #beforeandafter

Jul 6

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#goldenbrownbalayage #balayage #goldenbrownhair #caramelbalayage #goldwellapprovedus #dimensionalbruntte #caramelhair #chocolatebalayage #houstoncolorist #brunettehair #houstonhairstylist #houstonbrunettes #hair #caramelhighlights #highbrowhair #brunettespecialist #brunettebeauty #honeybrown #houstonbalayagespecialist #longhair #brownbalayage #goldenbrown #tuhrohair #olaplex #hairtransformation #highlights #brunettebalayage #wellaprofessional #balayagehighlights #beforeandafter

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Upper Hand operates two award winning Houston hair salons. Our salons are nationally recognized and have been featured on television more than 150 times. In addition, The Upper Hand hair salons have been named one of Elle Magazines Top 100 Salons five times. We specialize in all types of hair services including cuts, balayage, hair extensions and keratin treatments.

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