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Coconut Oil Beauty Tips

coconut oil beauty photo

Learn five amazing coconut oil beauty tips in two minutes. Learn the benefits of working Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil into your beauty routine. Love the video?  Check out Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil on Amazon. Interested in more DIY beauty tips?  Check out our How to Tease Hair Like a Boss article.  Don’t want […]

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National Lipstick Day 2017

National Lipstick Day Deals

Saturday, July 29th is National Lipstick Day and what better way to celebrate than with savings that will make you blush.  We searched several of our favorite beauty hangouts and found four great lipstick deals to honor this beautiful day. First and foremost.  M.A.C. is offering a free lipstick on National Lipstick Day.  All you […]

Filed Under: Hair, Skin Tagged With: deals, lipstick

Sunless Tanners: Splurge or Steal?

Sunless Tanner

Which sunless tanner product is best for you? St. Tropez Bronzing Mouse , Jergen’s Instant Sun Moisturing Mousse, St. Tropez Gradual Tan or Jergen’s Natural Glow Wet Skin Moisturizer. Shop and compare more sunless tanner brands on Amazon.  Still fighting frizz this summer?  Check out our Keratin Smoothing Treatment article.   Love the beauty news and reviews? […]

Filed Under: Skin Tagged With: product review, sunless tanners

The Pony Express – Learn 3 Ponytails in 2 Minutes

Ponytail DIY Tutorial

Learn how to create three hot summer time ponytails in two minutes.  Ever wanted to create a twisted, double or french braid faux hawk pony?  Now, you can!  Watch as Mary Cheng from The Upper Hand shows you how to create all three in two minutes. To make your ponytails perfect, be sure to have […]

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Affordable Beauty Tips

affordable beauty 2017

To nobody’s surprise, cosmetics are a BIG business.  According to Business Wire, the global cosmetics industry is expected to surpass $675 billion in annual sales by the year 2020.  That represents an annual growth rate of 6.4%, which is incredible for a 100 year old industry.  How do they keep increasing sales?  Every year, companies […]

Filed Under: Beauty, Hair Tagged With: Affordable Beauty Tips, diy

How to Tease Hair Like a Boss

How to Tease Hair

“The higher the hair, the closer to heaven!” This statement is part of the local vernacular here in Texas as we take hair volume very seriously. Historically, the teasing comb was the gold standard to reach said heights, but that has all changed! We now have choices that save time and more importantly, protect our […]

Filed Under: Hair Tagged With: diy hair, tease

Keratin Smoothing Treatments

Express Keratin Treatment

Keratin Smoothing Treatments have taken the world by storm. Especially in Houston, which is America’s third most humid, and frizzy, city.  But there are many different smoothing brands and treatments available. Which one is best for you? Are you a good candidate for any of them?  I have a confession to make. Even as the […]

Filed Under: Hair Tagged With: brazilian blowout, keratin smoothing treatment

Travel Beauty – Three Tips

travel beauty tips

A week-long tropical summertime getaway should be on the docket for all women everywhere in the world. Unfortunately, life sometimes only allows for a quick three day weekend jaunt. Make the most of your relaxation time, no matter how long it is, with these three travel beauty tips. Travel Beauty Tip One: Feet First Your […]

Filed Under: Skin Tagged With: beauty, summer, tips

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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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