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The Upper Hand

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Our River Oaks Model Gallery and Portfolio

“I look so cool, I feel like I belong in a 70’s rock band”
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funky lil shag for the effortlessly cool jemslittlelife ✨
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razor cut & styled with hairstorystudio primer, hair balm, and undressed spray
their curls were set with the bouncecurl define brush (I’ve been obsessed with this tool for MONTHS!!!)
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if you’re interested in trying out hairstorystudio products, DM me for my artist code!
if you wanna look this good all summer long, hit my line and let’s set somethin’ up!
👉 link in bio or send a message to my inbox
.
#shag #shaghaircut #razorcut #houstonhairstylist #htxhairstylist #haircut #hairstylist #curlyhair #curlyshag #crafthairdresser #hairbrained #hairstorystudio #hairstory #getupperhanded #tuhrohair #cute #summerhair #modernsalon #bouncecurl #hairgoals #hairenvy #hairstyles

Jun 11

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“I look so cool, I feel like I belong in a 70’s rock band”
.
funky lil shag for the effortlessly cool jemslittlelife ✨
.
razor cut & styled with hairstorystudio primer, hair balm, and undressed spray
their curls were set with the bouncecurl define brush (I’ve been obsessed with this tool for MONTHS!!!)
.
if you’re interested in trying out hairstorystudio products, DM me for my artist code!
if you wanna look this good all summer long, hit my line and let’s set somethin’ up! 
👉 link in bio or send a message to my inbox
.
#shag #shaghaircut #razorcut #houstonhairstylist #htxhairstylist #haircut #hairstylist #curlyhair #curlyshag #crafthairdresser #hairbrained #hairstorystudio #hairstory #getupperhanded #tuhrohair #cute #summerhair #modernsalon #bouncecurl #hairgoals #hairenvy #hairstyles

Coraline’s tunnel inspired custom color in my watercolor style
#zoedoesyourhair #getupperhanded #tuhrohair #uniquehaircolor #houstonuniquehair

Jul 26

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Coraline’s tunnel inspired custom color in my watercolor style 
#zoedoesyourhair #getupperhanded #tuhrohair #uniquehaircolor #houstonuniquehair

"Lucidame® Hair Factory
❤️💯💯💯❤️
All our hair cut from one donor with young healthy girl,so have full cuticle in the same direction,this means the hair cuticle is intact and laying in its natural direction,no shedding,tangle free,can last 1-2years with good care no problem.
#geniuswefts #handtiedextensions #clipinhair #tapeinhair #handtiedwefts #balayage #microweft #butterflywefts
#seluarmuslimah #behindthechairstylist #cincodemayo #microlinkswithmia #weft
#houstonhairstylist #copperbalayage #yycbalayage #lighthairdontcare #cullmanhairstylist
#waveshair #peabodyhairdresser #cheveuxbouclés #chicagosalon #miamihairextentions
#microhairextensions #studiocapelli #tapesextensions #njsalon #tuhrohair"

Nov 20

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"Lucidame® Hair Factory
❤️💯💯💯❤️
All our hair cut from one donor with young healthy girl,so have full cuticle in the same direction,this means the hair cuticle is intact and laying in its natural direction,no shedding,tangle free,can last 1-2years with good care  no problem.
#geniuswefts #handtiedextensions #clipinhair #tapeinhair #handtiedwefts #balayage #microweft #butterflywefts 
#seluarmuslimah #behindthechairstylist #cincodemayo #microlinkswithmia #weft
#houstonhairstylist #copperbalayage #yycbalayage #lighthairdontcare #cullmanhairstylist
#waveshair #peabodyhairdresser #cheveuxbouclés #chicagosalon #miamihairextentions
#microhairextensions #studiocapelli #tapesextensions #njsalon #tuhrohair"

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

👍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#lucidamehair#foryourpage#belndedcolor#miamihairextensions#hpugirls#kentuckygirl#hybrid#dutchesscountyhairdresser#shorttolong#redkenobsessed#bridalhairinspo#bellamipartner#modersalon#handtiedweft#louisvilleextensions#pianolove#handtiedhair#bridalhairstylist#hairtok#biolage#hairtransformations#charlestonbridalhairstylist#tuhrohair#houstonhairsalon#hairextension

Jun 6

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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#lucidamehair#foryourpage#belndedcolor#miamihairextensions#hpugirls#kentuckygirl#hybrid#dutchesscountyhairdresser#shorttolong#redkenobsessed#bridalhairinspo#bellamipartner#modersalon#handtiedweft#louisvilleextensions#pianolove#handtiedhair#bridalhairstylist#hairtok#biolage#hairtransformations#charlestonbridalhairstylist#tuhrohair#houstonhairsalon#hairextension

Draculaura but make it Carley
+ bleached brows
Colored with goldwell.global goldwellus #goldwellapprovedus #goldwellelumen #zoedoesyourhair #tuhrohair #getupperhanded

Jan 5

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Draculaura but make it Carley 
+ bleached brows 
Colored with goldwell.global goldwellus #goldwellapprovedus #goldwellelumen #zoedoesyourhair #tuhrohair #getupperhanded

Sometimes you need a big cut! Shag with red and green color blocking

#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist
#houstonhaircolor #houstonuniquehair #houstonvivids #houstonalternativehair
#gogoldwell #goldwellapprovedus

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

Oct 3

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Sometimes you need a big cut! Shag with red and green color blocking

#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist 
#houstonhaircolor #houstonuniquehair #houstonvivids #houstonalternativehair 
#gogoldwell #goldwellapprovedus

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

A little grey blending for your nerve❤️ #tuhrohair #getupperhanded #tuhro #houston #tuh #houstonhairstylist #blonde #greyblending

Aug 1

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A little grey blending for your nerve❤️ #tuhrohair #getupperhanded #tuhro #houston #tuh #houstonhairstylist #blonde #greyblending

Did you know that we have vivid experts amongst us? @zoedoesyourhair is one of many but she was definitely the star of this show 🌈🙌🏻 For this @greatdayhouston segment she showcased prisms and rainbows on the gorgeous models @frogsfairy and @lorealism 🩵 @cutanddrybycarson did our third model @styledby_hannah.allene and she created an #oilslickhair effect that was just stunning on Hannah’s dark canvas! 🖤If you can dream it, Zoe and Carson can probably create it for you! Dream big! 🌈🌈🌈
#getupperhanded #tuhrohair #goldwellapprovedus #vividhair

Jun 30

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Did you know that we have vivid experts amongst us? @zoedoesyourhair is one of many but she was definitely the star of this show 🌈🙌🏻 For this @greatdayhouston segment she showcased prisms and rainbows on the gorgeous models @frogsfairy and @lorealism 🩵 @cutanddrybycarson did our third model @styledby_hannah.allene and she created an #oilslickhair effect that was just stunning on Hannah’s dark canvas! 🖤If you can dream it, Zoe and Carson can probably create it for you! Dream big! 🌈🌈🌈 
#getupperhanded #tuhrohair #goldwellapprovedus #vividhair

lemme paint yer head 🤠
#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #montrosehouston

May 1

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lemme paint yer head 🤠
#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #montrosehouston

Traditional color melt always serves- any colors can look good dimensional and blendy!
Colored with goldwell.global goldwellus
#zoedoesyourhair #tuhrohair #getupperhanded #greenhair #yellowgreenhair

Aug 22

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Traditional color melt always serves- any colors can look good dimensional and blendy! 
Colored with goldwell.global goldwellus 
#zoedoesyourhair #tuhrohair #getupperhanded #greenhair #yellowgreenhair

Hibiscus wig
Modeled here by styledbysoleil_
Wig from shakengo_hair
Colored with Elumen by goldwellus
Hmu for custom wigs!
#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist#creativityneverstops
#houstonuniquehair #houstonhairartist #houstonhairspecialist #houstonhaircolor #houstonhaircolorspecialist #montrosesalon #montrosehair#houstonalternativehair #colorinspiration #futurehair #uniquehair #fantasyhair #otherworldlyhair #funkyhair #houstonwig #haircollection #haircolorcollection #hairstylecollection #hairart #hairartist #colorcollection
Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks
#theupperhandsalon #theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair

Jun 26

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Hibiscus wig 
Modeled here by styledbysoleil_ 
Wig from shakengo_hair 
Colored with Elumen by goldwellus 
Hmu for custom wigs! 
#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist#creativityneverstops 
#houstonuniquehair #houstonhairartist #houstonhairspecialist #houstonhaircolor #houstonhaircolorspecialist #montrosesalon #montrosehair#houstonalternativehair #colorinspiration #futurehair #uniquehair #fantasyhair #otherworldlyhair #funkyhair #houstonwig #haircollection #haircolorcollection #hairstylecollection #hairart #hairartist #colorcollection 
Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks
#theupperhandsalon #theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair

Heating things up with some fresh balayage 🔥

#balayaged #balyagehair #highlights #highlightedhair #houstonhair #houstonhairstylist #getupperhanded #tuhrohair

Jul 1

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Heating things up with some fresh balayage 🔥

#balayaged #balyagehair #highlights #highlightedhair #houstonhair #houstonhairstylist #getupperhanded #tuhrohair

Rose Silver with internal prisms

Colored with Elumen by goldwell.global goldwellus #getupperhanded #tuhrohair
#zoedoesyourhair #prismhair #pastelhair

Jan 4

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Rose Silver with internal prisms 

Colored with Elumen by goldwell.global goldwellus #getupperhanded #tuhrohair 
#zoedoesyourhair #prismhair #pastelhair

LOVING goldwellus new gloss tones🪄
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The team in question: kaitlfixhair koloredbyklaud theupperhandriveroaks 🫶🏼

BIG thank you to the very talented kade_did_my_hair for a great class and i’m truly so lucky to have a team that works so seamlessly together. Everyone plays a part and it shows in every result👏
#tuhrohair #studiohairextensions #explore #goldwell #haireducation

Apr 14

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LOVING goldwellus new gloss tones🪄
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The team in question: kaitlfixhair koloredbyklaud theupperhandriveroaks 🫶🏼

BIG thank you to the very talented kade_did_my_hair for a great class and i’m truly  so lucky to have a team that works so seamlessly together. Everyone plays a part and it shows in every result👏
#tuhrohair #studiohairextensions #explore #goldwell #haireducation

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

Curly cut transformation! Your curls are beautiful- show them some love! #zoedoesyourhair #getupperhanded #tuhrohair #houstoncurlspecialist #houstoncurlycut

Mar 23

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Curly cut transformation! Your curls are beautiful- show them some love! #zoedoesyourhair #getupperhanded #tuhrohair #houstoncurlspecialist #houstoncurlycut

Rich red Merlot- a little cherry a little chocolate

Colored with Topchic by goldwell.global goldwellus #goldwellapprovedus

Book with me theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair

#zoedoesyourhair #houstonhaircolor

Feb 19

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Rich red Merlot- a little cherry a little chocolate 

Colored with Topchic by goldwell.global goldwellus #goldwellapprovedus 

Book with me theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair 

#zoedoesyourhair #houstonhaircolor

From rich brunette to this soft, sandy blonde blend ✨
Her natural color is super dark, so getting this light and seamless takes time, technique, and a whole lot of love. Perfectly melted for spring. 🌸

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #blendedbalayage #sandybalayage #springbalayage #springhaircolor #htx #htxhairstylist #houstonhairstylists #montrose #montrosehair #montrosehairstylist #balayage #haircolorspecialisthtx #houstonhairstylist #haircolorspecialist #houstonhaircolorist

Apr 10

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From rich brunette to this soft, sandy blonde blend ✨ 
Her natural color is super dark, so getting this  light and seamless takes time, technique, and a whole lot of love. Perfectly melted for spring. 🌸

#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #blendedbalayage #sandybalayage #springbalayage #springhaircolor #htx #htxhairstylist #houstonhairstylists #montrose #montrosehair #montrosehairstylist #balayage #haircolorspecialisthtx #houstonhairstylist #haircolorspecialist #houstonhaircolorist

👍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#lucidamehair#gbbhairextensions#mesaazhair#dimensionalblonde#extensionspecialists#purplehair#beirut#wolfcuthair#fypシ#hairtutorials#handtiedextentions#koreastyle#bridalhairtrial#newtrends3#bridalhairstylist#ceresca#extendedponytails#tapein#whipstitch#hudsonvalleyhair#tuhrohair#HairExtensionMagazine#ktipextensions#invisiblebeadextensions#customhair

Jul 31

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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#lucidamehair#gbbhairextensions#mesaazhair#dimensionalblonde#extensionspecialists#purplehair#beirut#wolfcuthair#fypシ#hairtutorials#handtiedextentions#koreastyle#bridalhairtrial#newtrends3#bridalhairstylist#ceresca#extendedponytails#tapein#whipstitch#hudsonvalleyhair#tuhrohair#HairExtensionMagazine#ktipextensions#invisiblebeadextensions#customhair

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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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