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.
Anime/emo cut
When in doubt- more layers
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Apr 19
No matter the angle or lighting, when you have the dream team of @patricehairny @rafslayshair assisted by @looksby.jackiee working on your crown, you are going to have fantastic results 🙌🏻🫶🏻✂️
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Apr 18
Dimensional blonde 🫶🏻 traditional highlights or baby lights is one of my favorite techniques. I did a root shade on her and then did an all over gloss. DM to book an appointment with me. ❄️ #tuhmemhair #getupperhanded #houstonstylist #houstonblondespecialist
Nov 8
Have you ever seen duck hair?
Lifted, protected, and colored with goldwellus
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Oct 15
Lucidame® Hair
We were * just * talking about this today🥳
Save if you struggle with reds👄👄👄
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#swayhairextensions #upclose #longislandhairextensions #getupperhanded #murrellsinletsc
#purplehair #arcasalon #teasylightsandbalayage #lexingtonhair #thebtcteam
#flattips #truss #sanantoniohairsalon #charlestonwedding #lahairsalon
#bellamihairpro
Sep 20
Style (and bang trim) for causticf0x for her fire performance!
I don’t do traditional special occasion updos but anything you want something funky, I’ll consider it
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#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist#creativityneverstops
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Apr 9
Blow out and ✨style✨
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#bellami #bellamihairpro #bellamiextensions #gogoldwell #goldwell #goldwellus #goldwellcolor #silkliftstrong #topchic #colorance #perm #permhair
Apr 10
Huge thanks to The Upper Hand Salon for hosting an amazing cutting class to help us grow in our craft! Grateful for the talented artists who shared their knowledge and skills with us. ✂️✨
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Feb 24
Lava lamp hair? Maybe? I’m not gonna force it
Lifted, protected, and colored with goldwellus
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#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist
#houstonuniquehair #houstonhairartist #houstonalternativehair #houstonuniquehair #goldwellapprovedus #goldwellelumen
Dec 10
Bob correction…had my work cut out for this one. #upperhandmemorial #upperhandsalon #getupperhanded #theupperhandsalon #hairstyle #hairstylist #tuhmemhair #houstonhair #houstonhairstylist #houstonstylist #bobhaircut #boblvrs
Nov 9
Platinum ice #gustavohairgenius #tuhhphair #getupperhanded #houstonhairstylist #houstontexas #houstonsalons #houstonhair #houstonhaircolor #houstonstylist #houstonhaircolorist #houstonhaircuts
Oct 15
🤎BRUNETTES ARE SO IN 🍂
#tuhhphair
#theupperhandhydepark #theupperhandsalons #riveroakshairsalon #montrosehairsalon#behindthechair #getupperhanded #houstonhairstylist #houstonhairsalon #htxhair #theupperhand #theupperhandsalon #whattodoingouston #houston #houstontx #houstonhairstylist #houstontexas #houstonhair #brunettehaircolorist #chocolatebrownhair
#richbrownhair #brunettehairhtx #brunettehairhouston #jetblackhair #blackhair #darkhair #blueblack #black
Sep 20
Fresh blonde never hurt anyone!
Got to blonde this babe and she’s ready for Spring now!
#hairbycherisestevens
#getupperhanded
#blondehighlights
#blondemeschwarzkopf
#redkenshadeseq
Apr 13
Live your wavy and curly dreams with a perm!
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#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist#creativityneverstops
#houstonhealthyhair#Houstonhairstylist #houstonhaircut #houstonuniquehair #houstonhaircutspecialist #houstonhairartist #houstonhairspecialist #montrosesalon #montrosehair#houstonalternativehair #houstonperm #thegirlsgotcurls #thatgirlsgotcurls
#modernperming #bodywaveperm #softperm #permspecialist #texturestylist #perm #permanentwave
Apr 14
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!
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
Apr 15
Spend some time with me 🎀💫🫶
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Feb 17
Lucidame® Hair Factory
For our ’Tape in Hair‘ inventory:
18’‘ 100g/pack(40pieces)
22’‘ 100g/pack (40pieces)
ship immediately ~ 2-3working days shipping~
What length and color do u need ?🤩
Pls feel free to contact Me😉
I‘m here whenever you need me💖
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#purplehair #blondehairspecialist #colortouch #nbrarizona #bellami
#maintenance #chicagohairstylistchicagostylist
Dec 11
Apr 15
Obsessed with those inches! 😍
Micro k-tips of 24” of Slavic hair for perfect blend!
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#ktipshouston #ktipsextensions #ktipsextensionshouston #tuhrohair #getupperhanded #blondespecialisthouston #balayagehouston #hairextensionshouston
Oct 15
