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.
Custom layers to add movement + brightness around the face for a soft, sun-kissed finish. Perfect for summer hair flips ☀️
#getupperhanded #tuhrohair #longlayers #layeredhaircut #htx #htxhairstylist #houstonhaircolorist #montrose #montrosehouston
Jun 20
Only a few days left till the New year starts! Let’s ring in the New year with NEW HAIR!! #tuhmemhair #getupperhanded
Dm to book your appointment or consultation <3
Dec 28
Soft, voluminous blowout and a rich chocolate tone to enhance her natural beauty 🌿
Loved creating this look for my gorgeous sister — isn’t she stunning? 💕
• Prepped with k18hair Peptide Prep Pro Chelating Hair Complex
• All-over tone using goldwellus Colorance
• One-length trim with precision using oliviagarden_int shears
• Finished with a flawless blowout using oliviagarden_int round brush & kmshairpro products
Who’s ready to add richness and depth to their color this season? 🤎
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Dec 6
Nov 25
For Alexis’s latest cut we went back to butterfly framing but started it at your grown out bang, higher than the first time, which gave a more tiered, waterfall-like effect. Such a fun and flirty look for summer! 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 #houstonbutterflycut #butterflyhaircut #butterflyfaceframing
Apr 11
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
Bringing my love for painting to a whole new canvas—literally! This was my first time hand-painting a head, and I’m obsessed with how it turned out. I can’t wait to experiment with more designs and colors in the future! Thanks to jaden_skrt for trusting me 🫶
• Lightener: Goldwell Oxycur
• Toner: Goldwell Colorance Gloss Tones
• Color: Goldwell Elumen Play
Inspo: madebyjackiebieber
#tuhhphair #getupperhanded #americansalon #modernsalon #behindthechair #goldwellcolor #goldwellus #elumenplay #handpainted #headpainting #haileystadalskyhair
Feb 10
This color correction was a fiery success, she’s red-y to turn some heads😍 Who else is ready for a bold color change?✨✨
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#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #redhair #htx #htxstyle #htxhairstylist #htxhair #longhair
Dec 30
before & after ✨
this was a fun cut i got to demonstrate at my class for urbanhairchicago ! thank you so much for having me! i had an absolute blast 🙌🏻
im feeling the utmost gratitude that i get to do what i love everyday, and share my passion for this craft with others!
#tuhmemhair
#getupperhanded
#houstonhair
#houstonbarber #houstonhairstylist
#houstonhairsalon
#houstonmensgrooming
#houstonmodel
#pixiecut
#modcut #shagcut
Dec 6
🩶JET BLACK🖤
#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
Nov 24
Big color transformations can be intimidating! You have options. Let the extension do all the work!
✨ Damage free color service
✨ Instant results
✨ Less time in the salon chair
✨ Works with long and short hair clients
✨ Endless color color combinations for custom results
✨ Longer hair, fuller hair OR both
Book a FREE one on one consultation with me to discuss if this service is right for you! call the salon and ask for an “Extension Consultation with Hannah"
713-520-0772
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Apr 19
✨💅🏼MAJOR TRANSFORMATION💅🏼✨ After a fresh haircut and all over heavy babylights, I took ashley_montgomery from a long length virgin brunette, to this seamless mid-length bronde! 💕💁🏼♂️ #tuhrohair #getupperhanded
Apr 21
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
#theupperhandsalon #theupperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair
Apr 21
Fresh color & cut ✨🪞
#upperhandriveroaks #getupperhanded #tuhrohair #houstonhairstylist #houstonbeauty #riveroaksbeauty
Apr 22
🎀💫 Think #rachelgreen but #brunette
Loved this beautiful highlight and grey coverage for this gorgeous woman 💆🏻♀️
#getupperhanded #tuhrohair #brunettespecialist #brunettehair #brunettehouston #hairartist #youreworthit #goldwellapprovedus #oligopro #zeroammonia #healthyhairbabe
Feb 12
Lucidame® Hair Factory
Have big amount stock can choose
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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#handtiedhairextensions #njsalon #texasblonde #sheffieldhairdresser #salonextensions
#jzstylesrochester #brunettetransformation
Mar 11
What’s your go to outfit when you’re running late? A dress and cute shoes are mine, you look cute and put together with minimal effort! ✨🤎
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#getupperhanded #tuhmemhair #houstonhairstylist #hosutonhairsalon #hairstylistootd #hairstylistgrwm #hairstylistvlog
Dec 6
