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.
I swear I Thank God everyday that I get to wake up and go do a job I absolutely LOVE….for over 30 years!!💇♀️🙅♀️🦹♀️#tuhmemhair #getupperhanded #houstonbeauty #houstonhairstylist #hairstylist #hairstylist #beauty #oribe #behindthechair_com #houstonbeautysalon #hair
Aug 6
Golden Strands Shine!! 💛💫
TheUpperHandRiverOaks goldwellus oribe
#TUHROHair
#GetUpperHanded
#DolledUpByDorita
Aug 6
Neutral is great for a bright, rich and shiny look that has it all. Right in the middle of warm and cool for a natural color that makes you feel beautiful no matter what lighting you’re in, you cool cat 🐈😉
Lighting matters! Color is perception and the lighting in our environment changes what we see. We can expect to see different tones in our hair in different types of lighting and believe it or not, our hair color isn’t just made up of one color! It has underlying pigments and reflections and pigment that is uniquely yours!!
#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #goldwell #neutralblonde #hairscience #yourbeautyourmission
Aug 6
Prismy pink! I absolutely love pastels!
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goldwellus goldwell.global
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Aug 6
If you know me, you know I love to paint—so getting to hand-paint a head for the first time was everything! This was such a fun creative process, and I’m obsessed with how it turned out. Can’t wait to do more of these in the future! Huge thanks to Jaden for trusting me with this look. 🎨✨
• Lightener: Goldwell Oxycur
• Toner: Goldwell Colorance Gloss Tones
• Color: Goldwell Elumen Play
Inspo: madebyjackiebieber
#tuhhphair #getupperhanded #americansalon #modernsalon #behindthechair #goldwellcolor #goldwellus #elumenplay
Feb 3
Lucidame® Hair Factory
For our ’Nano Ring‘ inventory:
18’‘ 100g/pack
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💖
#geniuswefts #handtiedextensions #clipinhair #tapeinhair #handtiedwefts #clipinextensions #nanoring #microrings
#marylandhairsalon #viralvideo #moodbooster #stylist #beadedweftsunshinecoast
#rihairstylist #tapeinshouston #americansalon #askforibe #licensedtocreate
#hairpainting #igoravibrance #abudhabi #getupperhanded #curlyhair
#harperelliscertified #swarzkopfprofessional #thebtcshow2025 #colorwow #nychair
#lebanon
Jan 4
For our ’Genius Wefts‘ inventory:
18’‘ 120g/pack(8wefts*12’‘width,each weft 15g)
20’‘ 120g/pack(8wefts*12’‘width,each weft 15g)
22’‘ 120g/pack(6wefts*12’‘width,each weft 20g)
For our ’Machine Wefts‘ inventory:
18’‘ 100g/pack
22’‘ 100g/pack
For our ’Tape in Hair‘ inventory:
18’‘ 100g/pack(40pieces)
22’‘ 100g/pack (40pieces)
For our ’Flat/K Tips‘ inventory:
18’‘ 100g/pack(1g/strand,100strands)
22’‘ 100g/pack (1g/strand,100strands)
Inventory hair can ship immediately~2-3working days for delivery~
#geniuswefts #handtiedextensions #clipinhair #tapeinhair #handtiedwefts #machinewefts
#logotipobeauty #formulabreakdown #hairmagic #logoinspirations #handtiedextensionspecialist
#getupperhanded #cullmanhairstylist #keratinextensions #beachyblondes #michiganhairextensions
#metgala2022 #beverlyhillshair #hairphotography #goldcoasthair #mastertechnician
#versatility #utahsalon #trend #trussprofessional #grwm
#dfwextensions
Dec 13
Spring has sprung and summer is basically here. Going lighter is in the air 💐
#tuhhphair #getupperhanded #houstontx #houstonhairstylist
Apr 11
Medium layers, light bang, 90s blowout
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 #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!
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
Transformation time 🤩
#colorcorrection #dimenisonalhair #balayagehighlights #highlightedhair #houstonhair #houstonhairstylist #balayage #getupperhanded #tuhrohair
Apr 24
All the angles on this cut✂️
Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks
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#houstonhair #houstonstylist #houstonhairstylist #foryoupage #explorepage #goldwell #goldwellapprovedus #goldwellus #goldwellcolor #menshair #fade #fadehaircut #freshcut #clean #cleancut #barber #houstonbarber #menshaircut #menshairstyle
Feb 3
For a quality, tailored haircut in Houston, TX, Book with _taylorchaser_
Dm _taylorchaser_ to book
#tuhrohair
#getupperhanded
#houstonhair #houstontx #htown #houstonbarber #houstonhairstylist #houstonhairsalon #houstonbarbershop
Jan 4
Hair looking a little dull and dry? You might need #oribemirrorrinseglasshairtreatment 🤔 Not only will you get instant high shine but your hair will feel silky and smooth…it’s like a mini Brazilian 🙌🏻 We are offering this treatment complimentary through December with any shampoo style…while supplies last ‼️
#tuhhphair #getupperhanded #theupperhandhydepark #theupperhandsalon #oribeobsessed #goldwellapprovedus #bellamihairpro
Dec 12
Full head of stripes! New favorite bleaching to do.
Thanks to everyone that comes to me for creative projects, it’s really a dream come true
#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist#creativityneverstops
#houstonhealthyhair#Houstonhairstylist #houstonhaircut #houstonuniquehair #houstonhaircutspecialist #houstonhairartist #houstonhairspecialist #houstonhaircolor #houstonhaircolorspecialist #montrosesalon #montrosehair#houstonalternativehair #colorinspiration #futurehair #uniquehair #fantasyhair #otherworldlyhair #funkyhair
#houstonraccoontails #houstonartist #houstoncreatives #houstonartscene
Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks
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Apr 21
Fresh color & cut ✨🪞
#upperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair #houstonhairstylist #houstonbeauty #riveroaksbeauty
Apr 22
Ash brown, kitty layers, and anime inspired face frame
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 #houstonlayeredhair#houstonhaircutlayers #houstonshag #houstonshaghaircut #houstonwolfcut #houstonandrogynoushair #houstonlgbt #houstonbangs
Apr 22
Calling all my spooky girls! ❤️🔥
#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #houstonhairstylist #houstonhairsalon #htxhair #theupperhand #theupperhandsalon #whattodoingouston #houston #houstontx #houstonhairstylist #houstontexas #houstonhair #houstonhairextentions #hairextentionshtx #bellamihair #braidlesssewin #beadedrowextentions #blackhair
#bellami #bellamihairpro #bellamiextensions #gogoldwell #goldwell #goldwellus #goldwellcolor #silkliftstrong #topchic #colorance #perm #permhair
Apr 23
Need a little glow up just in time for Mother’s Day? We can make that happen with a little help from @bellamihairpro clip in extensions and @colorwowhair 🙌🏻🫶🏻 Gorgeous work by @_lookslikelauren_ 🤍🤍🤍#getupperhanded #tuhrohair #theupperhandriveroaks #theupperhandsalon #goldwellapprovedus #riveroakshairstylist #bellamipro #studiohairextensions
Apr 24
