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The Upper Hand

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A little length, a lot of ELEGANCE! ✨💙
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#tuhrohair
#getupperhanded
#dolledupbydorita

Jun 5

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A little length, a lot of ELEGANCE! ✨💙
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#tuhrohair 
#getupperhanded 
#dolledupbydorita

Blonde, but make it sparkle. ✨

There’s something about the perfect blonde that catches the light and turns every little movement into a moment. Whether it’s a soft buttery glow, a bright champagne shimmer, or a lived in sunlit blonde, the magic is in the details. The right placement, the right tone, and a customized approach can make blonde feel effortless while still turning heads.

My goal is never just to make your hair lighter, it’s to create a blonde that feels like you. One that complements your features, fits your lifestyle, and grows out beautifully between appointments.

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #tinsel #sparklyblonde #hairart

Jun 5

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Blonde, but make it sparkle. ✨

There’s something about the perfect blonde that catches the light and turns every little movement into a moment. Whether it’s a soft buttery glow, a bright champagne shimmer, or a lived in sunlit blonde, the magic is in the details. The right placement, the right tone, and a customized approach can make blonde feel effortless while still turning heads.

My goal is never just to make your hair lighter, it’s to create a blonde that feels like you. One that complements your features, fits your lifestyle, and grows out beautifully between appointments.

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #tinsel #sparklyblonde #hairart

Bright blonde ⭐️

#theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair #riveroakssalon #summerhair #blonde #goldwell #houstonstylists #behindthechair

Apr 22

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Bright blonde ⭐️ 

#theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair #riveroakssalon #summerhair #blonde #goldwell #houstonstylists #behindthechair

Effortless movement. Dimensional brunette. A cascade of soft, sunlight hues. Its all about natural depth and a touch of undone luxury.

• Prepped & protected with K18
• Lifted with Goldwell Oxycur
• Toned with Goldwell Colorance
• Styled using Oribe products & Olivia Garden brushes

Are you ready for your glow up? 🤎

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #goldwell #k18 #oribe #oliviagarden #modernhair #amerıcansalon #behindthechair #brunette #dimensionalbrunette #haileystadalskyhair

Mar 24

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Effortless movement. Dimensional brunette. A cascade of soft, sunlight hues. Its all about natural depth and a touch of undone luxury.

• Prepped & protected with K18
• Lifted with Goldwell Oxycur
• Toned with Goldwell Colorance
• Styled using Oribe products & Olivia Garden brushes

Are you ready for your glow up? 🤎

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #goldwell #k18 #oribe #oliviagarden #modernhair #amerıcansalon #behindthechair #brunette #dimensionalbrunette #haileystadalskyhair

From blonde to bronde—fall’s smoothest transition ✨

chita_craft

#theupperhandriveroaks #tuhrohair #getupperhanded #bronde #fallhairtrends #hairextensions #houstonhairstylists

Oct 22

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From blonde to bronde—fall’s smoothest transition ✨

chita_craft 

#theupperhandriveroaks #tuhrohair #getupperhanded #bronde #fallhairtrends #hairextensions #houstonhairstylists

👍Reliable Supplier: Our factory with more than 30 years and supply many big hair brands, Our team have the ability to help you build a stable brand
💯Excellent Quality: Only supply 100% cuticle human hair, Best quality 12A hair extensions!!!
💰Best Price: Factory direct sales, No middlemen, Wholesale price
⚡Quick Delivery: Large inventory in stock, Shipping immediately, Only takes 2-3 days to receive by FedEx and DHL✈
Would u like to place a sample order to test our quality? Pls contact me if you need.
☎(Whatsapp:+8618866480413)
#handtiedextensions#geniusweft#geniuswefts#handtiedwefts#balayage#balayagehighlights#keratintipextensions#floridahairextensions#blondehairinspo#kernersvillestylist#blondebalayage#tampabalayage#tuhrohair#hairlosssolution#ftlauderdalehair#extensionsspecialist#blondespecialisthtx#sanantoniohairstylist#hairextensionsky#hairextensionschicago#miamibaby#arizonahairstylist#hairextensionsmiami#BeautyLovers#brisbanehairstylist#bridalhairstylist#nanobead#lexingtonky#scrantonhairstylist#goldcoastmodel

May 10

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👍Reliable Supplier: Our factory with more than 30 years and supply many big hair brands, Our team have the ability to help you build a stable brand 
💯Excellent Quality: Only supply 100% cuticle human hair, Best quality 12A hair extensions!!!
💰Best Price: Factory direct sales, No middlemen, Wholesale price
⚡Quick Delivery: Large inventory in stock, Shipping immediately, Only takes 2-3 days to receive by FedEx and DHL✈
Would u like to place a sample order to test our quality? Pls contact me if you need.
☎(Whatsapp:+8618866480413)
#handtiedextensions#geniusweft#geniuswefts#handtiedwefts#balayage#balayagehighlights#keratintipextensions#floridahairextensions#blondehairinspo#kernersvillestylist#blondebalayage#tampabalayage#tuhrohair#hairlosssolution#ftlauderdalehair#extensionsspecialist#blondespecialisthtx#sanantoniohairstylist#hairextensionsky#hairextensionschicago#miamibaby#arizonahairstylist#hairextensionsmiami#BeautyLovers#brisbanehairstylist#bridalhairstylist#nanobead#lexingtonky#scrantonhairstylist#goldcoastmodel

👍Reliable Supplier: Our factory with more than 30 years and supply many big hair brands, Our team have the ability to help you build a stable brand
💯Excellent Quality: Only supply 100% cuticle human hair, Best quality 12A hair extensions!!!
💰Best Price: Factory direct sales, No middlemen, Wholesale price
⚡Quick Delivery: Large inventory in stock, Shipping immediately, Only takes 2-3 days to receive by FedEx and DHL✈
Would u like to place a sample order to test our quality? Pls contact me if you need.
☎(Whatsapp:+8618866480413)
#handtiedextensions#geniusweft#geniuswefts#handtiedwefts#balayage#balayagehighlights#airtouch#colorwow#hairvideoshow#lexingtonky#weddinghair#allthehair#lexingtonextensions#tuhrohair#goodhair#igoravibrance#sheffieldextensions#vancouverhair#hairextensionexpert#keratinextensions#houston#charlestonwedding#houstonhairsalon#kovi#miamibeautysalon#sewin#chocolatehaircolor#charlottenc#vividhaircolor#lasvegasextensions

May 22

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👍Reliable Supplier: Our factory with more than 30 years and supply many big hair brands, Our team have the ability to help you build a stable brand 
💯Excellent Quality: Only supply 100% cuticle human hair, Best quality 12A hair extensions!!!
💰Best Price: Factory direct sales, No middlemen, Wholesale price
⚡Quick Delivery: Large inventory in stock, Shipping immediately, Only takes 2-3 days to receive by FedEx and DHL✈
Would u like to place a sample order to test our quality? Pls contact me if you need.
☎(Whatsapp:+8618866480413)
#handtiedextensions#geniusweft#geniuswefts#handtiedwefts#balayage#balayagehighlights#airtouch#colorwow#hairvideoshow#lexingtonky#weddinghair#allthehair#lexingtonextensions#tuhrohair#goodhair#igoravibrance#sheffieldextensions#vancouverhair#hairextensionexpert#keratinextensions#houston#charlestonwedding#houstonhairsalon#kovi#miamibeautysalon#sewin#chocolatehaircolor#charlottenc#vividhaircolor#lasvegasextensions

Key Consultation words:

• Dimensional root
• Neutral blonde
• Texture
• “Curtain bang” style face framing

I wish I got a before picture😫 We did a BIG chop and the color transformation is chefs kiss 🖤🖤

#getupperhanded #tuhrohair

Nov 21

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Key Consultation words:

•  Dimensional root 
•  Neutral blonde 
•  Texture
• “Curtain bang” style face framing 

I wish I got a before picture😫 We did a BIG chop and the color transformation is chefs kiss 🖤🖤

#getupperhanded #tuhrohair

Texas BLONDE 💕💗

#tuhrohair#getupperhanded#theupperhandriveroaks#houstonhighlights#houstonblonde

Aug 26

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Texas BLONDE 💕💗

#tuhrohair#getupperhanded#theupperhandriveroaks#houstonhighlights#houstonblonde

I love doing fun color and cuts just like this stunning red color and soft mullet🌹🍒 This color was inspired by Shadow from Sonic the hedgehog 🦔

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#tuhro #tuhrohair #getupperhanded #htxhairstylist #htx #mullet #althair #alternativehair #menshair #softmullet

Jun 14

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I love doing fun color and cuts just like this stunning red color and soft mullet🌹🍒 This color was inspired by Shadow from Sonic the hedgehog 🦔 

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#tuhro #tuhrohair #getupperhanded #htxhairstylist #htx #mullet #althair #alternativehair #menshair #softmullet

🍒🍪 sweet, sweet Coachella hair make you loose control 🍪🍒

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #snickerdoodlehair #goldwell

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Apr 22

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🍒🍪 sweet, sweet Coachella hair make you loose control 🍪🍒

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #snickerdoodlehair #goldwell

ceciliakerr_

Soft transitions. Lived-in depth. A perfect balance of richness and light. Effortlessly blended for a natural glow.

• Prepped & protected with K18
• Lifted with Goldwell Oxycur
• Toned with Goldwell Colorance
• Styled using KMS products & Olivia Garden brushes

Ready for your hair transformation? ✨

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #goldwell #k18 #kmshair #oliviagarden #behindthechair #modernsalon #americansalon #brunette #livedinbrunette #houstontexas #riveroaks #haileystadalskyhair

Mar 24

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Soft transitions. Lived-in depth. A perfect balance of richness and light. Effortlessly blended for a natural glow.

• Prepped & protected with K18
• Lifted with Goldwell Oxycur
• Toned with Goldwell Colorance
• Styled using KMS products & Olivia Garden brushes

Ready for your hair transformation? ✨

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #goldwell #k18 #kmshair #oliviagarden #behindthechair #modernsalon #americansalon #brunette #livedinbrunette #houstontexas #riveroaks #haileystadalskyhair

Longish-length pixie for straight hair. This was her first time getting short hair!

Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks
#theupperhandsalon #theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair
#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist
#houstonuniquehair #houstonhairartist #houstonalternativehair #houstonuniquehair #houstonshorthair

Mar 4

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Longish-length pixie for straight hair. This was her first time getting short hair! 

Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks
#theupperhandsalon #theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair 
#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist
#houstonuniquehair #houstonhairartist #houstonalternativehair #houstonuniquehair #houstonshorthair

More vivids please!! 🙏🏼 Haley came in and gave me total creative freedom today, and this is what I came up with. 🖌️

Scroll for her before and processing pics! First I attempted to remove some of that previous color, this is why you have to be careful of that salllys dye as it wants to stick around through thick n thin😂 we kept the bleach off scalp at her preference and used all Elumen classic for the vivids.
I did a color melt/ switch pinwheel placement, alternating the base color and end color each section.
For her cut she’s growing out a pixie (big psych if you voted on my stories) so we just evened up the back, blended the front while we wait for it to grow and removed some weight.
Thanks for looking!🫶🏼

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #creativefreedom #creativehair #pinkandpurple #colormelt #pinwheel #colorplacement

Jun 1

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More vivids please!! 🙏🏼 Haley came in and gave me total creative freedom today, and this is what I came up with. 🖌️ 

Scroll for her before and processing pics! First I attempted to remove some of that previous color, this is why you have to be careful of that salllys dye as it wants to stick around through thick n thin😂 we kept the bleach off scalp at her preference and used all Elumen classic for the vivids. 
I did a color melt/ switch pinwheel placement, alternating the base color and end color each section. 
For her cut she’s growing out a pixie (big psych if you voted on my stories) so we just evened up the back, blended the front while we wait for it to grow and removed some weight.
Thanks for looking!🫶🏼

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #creativefreedom #creativehair #pinkandpurple #colormelt #pinwheel #colorplacement

Dimensional red and blonde highlights by our newest stylist Mina😍💛♥️ mynastrands

Swipe to see the before!!!

#hairstylist #houston #houstontx #houstonhairstylist #houstonstylist #haircut #aveda #avedacolor #kevinmurphy #beauty #trendystyles #tuhrohair #balayagehair #balayage #balayagehighlights #balayagedandpainted #hairtransformation #colorcorrection #haircolor #color

Jun 4

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Dimensional red and blonde highlights by our newest stylist Mina😍💛♥️ mynastrands 

Swipe to see the before!!!

#hairstylist #houston #houstontx #houstonhairstylist #houstonstylist #haircut #aveda #avedacolor #kevinmurphy #beauty #trendystyles #tuhrohair #balayagehair #balayage #balayagehighlights #balayagedandpainted #hairtransformation #colorcorrection #haircolor #color

Platinum and Pink! Barbie would be pleased

#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist
#houstonuniquehair #houstonhairartist #houstonalternativehair #houstonuniquehair #hairart #hairartist #styleinspiration #colorinspiration #futurehair #fantasyhair #otherworldlyhair #houstonhaircolor #houstonvivids #houstonvividhaircolor #houstonvividspecialist #houstonrainbowhair #pinkhair #platinumhair

goldwellus goldwell.global
#gogoldwell #goldwellapprovedus #goldwellelumen #goldwellcolor

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

Nov 24

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Platinum and Pink! Barbie would be pleased 

#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist 
#houstonuniquehair #houstonhairartist #houstonalternativehair #houstonuniquehair #hairart #hairartist #styleinspiration #colorinspiration #futurehair #fantasyhair #otherworldlyhair #houstonhaircolor #houstonvivids #houstonvividhaircolor #houstonvividspecialist #houstonrainbowhair #pinkhair #platinumhair 

goldwellus goldwell.global
#gogoldwell #goldwellapprovedus #goldwellelumen #goldwellcolor 

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

Bangless shag with blonde tips

#zoedoesyourhair #houstonshag #houstonalternativehair #tuhrohair #getupperhanded

May 20

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Bangless shag with blonde tips 

#zoedoesyourhair #houstonshag #houstonalternativehair #tuhrohair #getupperhanded

Book with me at the upper hand river oaks #tuhrohair #tuhro #getupperhanded #houston #houstonhairstylist #hair #balayage #blonde

Jun 14

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Book with me at the upper hand river oaks #tuhrohair #tuhro #getupperhanded #houston #houstonhairstylist #hair #balayage #blonde

Razor-sharp anime-type wolf-cut for Arson

#zoedoesyourhair #getupperhanded #tuhrohair #houstonwolfcut #houstonanimehair

Apr 5

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Razor-sharp anime-type wolf-cut for Arson 

#zoedoesyourhair #getupperhanded #tuhrohair #houstonwolfcut #houstonanimehair

Fresh hair, fresh energy, and the most satisfying salon sounds 🎧✨ I put together some of my recent transformations and paired them with those low key ASMR moments we all secretly love. It’s giving relaxation, it’s giving glow up, it’s giving self care.

I live for creating hair that looks bold, feels healthy, and fits your vibe perfectly. Whether you come for a big change or a subtle refresh, the experience should feel just as good as the result.

Turn the sound on, breathe deep, and enjoy the beauty process 💇‍♀️🖤

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #asmr #houstonhairstylists #healthyhair

Feb 11

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Fresh hair, fresh energy, and the most satisfying salon sounds 🎧✨ I put together some of my recent transformations and paired them with those low key ASMR moments we all secretly love. It’s giving relaxation, it’s giving glow up, it’s giving self care.

I live for creating hair that looks bold, feels healthy, and fits your vibe perfectly. Whether you come for a big change or a subtle refresh, the experience should feel just as good as the result.

Turn the sound on, breathe deep, and enjoy the beauty process 💇‍♀️🖤

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #asmr #houstonhairstylists #healthyhair

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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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