Michelle Vance works as a Houston hair stylist at The Upper Hand’s River Oak’s location. Michelle is amazing at all things hair, but specializes in blending and balayage.
Born and raised in Houston, Michelle graduated from Paul Mitchell in 2015 and went straight into the hair industry. She has worked in the industry for a total of three years, and has been a certified stylist for two and a half years. Michelle is a Goldwell Master Colorist as well as a trained KMS IQ Cutter. She loves to see a client happy and smiling after she finishes a haircut or style, citing this as “the greatest feeling in the world.”
Michelle loves the diversity of Houston and the amazing food scene, as the city is known nationwide for both. Her favorite restaurants are Osaka for sushi and Sullivan’s Steakhouse for…well, its namesake.
If Michelle could work on any celebrity’s hair, she would choose Taylor Swift because she’s “obsessed,” with her look, her personality, and “well, everything,” about her! She’d love the chance to meet Swift one day.
Outside of work, Michelle spends the bulk of her free time painting. She is an animal-lover and has a lot of pets, all of whom she enjoys taking care of. Her dream is to someday open up a No-Kill Shelter in Houston. Lately, Michelle has been getting into photography and practices by capturing photos of her friends. All-in-all, Michelle is an artistic soul.
Gray blending is a game changer…who needs a little blend in their life? 🙌🏻 Beautiful work by @styled_by_seth on his gorgeous client…need gray blending? Ask for Seth 🫶🏻
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Aug 9
I mean this red color and haircut is it…. Book with me at the upper hand river oaks #tuhrohair #getupperhanded #houston #tuhro #houstonhairstylist #red #copperhair
Aug 9
3-Row install on this beautiful bride to be!!!! I am so excited for you kaileyevans!!! 💍kennedy.smith15 girl your hairs next!!!! #oribe #getupperhanded #tuhmemhair #infinityweft
Aug 9
Rainbow prism for short hair!
Thank you so much to Angela and every client that gives me creative freedom! (That’s how you get the coolest looks yalll)
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Aug 9
Blended but chunky
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#houstonuniquehair #houstonhairartist #houstonalternativehair #houstonuniquehair #goldwellapprovedus
Feb 7
Outdoor lighting on the cool creamy blonde. #gustavohairgenius #getupperhanded #tuhmemhair #houstonhairstylist #houstonhaircolorist #houstonsalons #houstonhair #houstonblondes #houstontexas #houstonrodeo #houstonhairdresser #houstonevents
Jan 10
Fresh tones and flawless extensions ✨ Gave my gorgeous client a color refresh and moved up her extensions for a perfect blend. Ready for the holiday season 🫶💇♀️
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Dec 19
Medium layers, light bang, 90s blowout
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#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist#creativityneverstops
#houstonhealthyhair#Houstonhairstylist #houstonhaircut #houstonuniquehair #houstonhaircutspecialist #houstonhairartist #houstonhairspecialist #houstonhaircolor #houstonhaircolorspecialist #montrosesalon #montrosehair#houstonalternativehair #colorinspiration #futurehair #uniquehair #fantasyhair #otherworldlyhair #funkyhair #houstonlayeredhair#houstonhaircutlayers
Apr 12
Fresh blonde never hurt anyone!
Got to blonde this babe and she’s ready for Spring now!
#hairbycherisestevens
#getupperhanded
#blondehighlights
#blondemeschwarzkopf
#redkenshadeseq
Apr 13
Used curly cutting techniques to taper down Kassi’s lovely curls into a more elongated shape so they will grow out without a lot of bulk at the top and she will have several months and several inches before she needs a cut again!
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#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist#creativityneverstops
#houstonhealthyhair#Houstonhairstylist #houstonhaircut #houstonuniquehair #houstonhaircutspecialist #houstonhairartist #houstonhairspecialist #houstonhaircolor #houstonhaircolorspecialist #montrosesalon #montrosehair#houstonalternativehair
Apr 15
Life’s too short to have boring hair, ChatGPT said “redheads do it better”
#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #redhair #redhead #fieryred #vibrantredhair
Apr 16
A little mother/daughter hair inspo for #mothersday 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 Wishing all of the mothers out there an amazing day of love, beauty and adoration 🙌🏻🫶🏻❤️🧡 Mothers make the world go round 😎🙏🏻
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May 11
Shaggy mod cut
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#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist
#houstonuniquehair #houstonhairartist #houstonalternativehair #houstonuniquehair #modcut #shaggycut
Feb 10
Jan 10
Press out, Trim, Curls!!
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
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#curlsfordays #sayless #houstonlife #houstonhair
Dec 18
Ash brown, kitty layers, and anime inspired face frame
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#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist#creativityneverstops
#houstonhealthyhair#Houstonhairstylist #houstonhaircut #houstonuniquehair #houstonhaircutspecialist #houstonhairartist #houstonhairspecialist #houstonhaircolor #houstonhaircolorspecialist #montrosesalon #montrosehair#houstonalternativehair #houstonlayeredhair#houstonhaircutlayers #houstonshag #houstonshaghaircut #houstonwolfcut #houstonandrogynoushair #houstonlgbt #houstonbangs
Apr 22
Calling all my spooky girls! ❤️🔥
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#bellami #bellamihairpro #bellamiextensions #gogoldwell #goldwell #goldwellus #goldwellcolor #silkliftstrong #topchic #colorance #perm #permhair
Apr 23
This time for Lauren, a versatile, Renee Rapp-inspired bang and light shag. I love that we try a different cut and bang combination every time!
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#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist#creativityneverstops
#houstonhealthyhair#Houstonhairstylist #houstonhaircut #houstonuniquehair #houstonhaircutspecialist #houstonhairartist #houstonhairspecialist #houstonhaircolor #houstonhaircolorspecialist #montrosesalon #montrosehair#houstonalternativehair #reneerappbang #houstonbangs
Apr 23
You would never know these are extensions 🖤🩶🤍
#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #houstonhairstylist #houstonhairsalon #htxhair #theupperhand #theupperhandsalon #whattodoingouston #houston #houstontx #houstonhairstylist #houstontexas #houstonhair #houstonhairextentions #hairextentionshtx #bellamihair #braidlesssewin #beadedrowextentions #tapeinshouston
#bellami #bellamihairpro #bellamiextensions #gogoldwell #goldwell #goldwellus #goldwellcolor #silkliftstrong #topchic #colorance #perm #permhair
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