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.
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Aug 26
I ♥️ Color Blocking!
Heavy panels of warm red for Sara
Colored with Colorance by goldwellus goldwell.global
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Aug 26
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
Ash brown, kitty layers, and anime inspired face frame
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Apr 22
Had a blast creating this short look with Judith ✨
Color blocking is for the people who want their hair to be BOLD. Whether you’re dreaming of high contrast panels, hidden pops of color, or a custom placement that makes your haircut stand out, color blocking is all about intentional creativity. Every design is personalized to fit your vibe, style, and maintenance goals, so your color feels completely your own. If you’re looking for creative hair color or bold transformations in Houston, TX, I’d love to create something unforgettable with you. Let’s make your hair the most interesting thing in the room. 🎨✨
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Aug 3
Cherry brown 🍒
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#richbrownhair #brunettehairhtx #brunettehairhouston
Apr 25
Copper Brown: A beautiful blend of Bold and Sophisticated!! 👜🌹
#DolledUpByDorita
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Apr 26
Mullet, simple and classic
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#zoedoesyourhair #uniquehair #alternativehair #creativehairspecialist#creativityneverstops
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Apr 26
After much deliberation, because it is a combination of several cuts, Ive decided this is a disconnected, jellyfish shag. Thank you for listening
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Apr 27
Classic wolfcut with small undercut
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#zoedoesyourhair
Apr 28
Customized character type beat
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Apr 28
She’s always serving bombshell 💁♀️
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#goldwell #goldwellus #goldwellcolor #topchic #colorance #bleachout #highlights #bleachretouch #alloverblonde #bleachplease #blondespecialisthouston #blondespecialisthtx #silkliftstrong
Apr 30
✂️✨ There’s nothing more rewarding than being behind the chair—creating, transforming, and helping someone see themselves in a whole new way.
From precision cuts and dimensional color to customized styling, every service is an opportunity to refresh your look and bring out your confidence. The best transformations happen when creativity meets a clear vision and a personalized consultation.
A great consultation is where the magic begins. Before your next appointment, ask your stylist:
• What haircut and shape will best complement my face shape and lifestyle?
• What color tones will enhance my skin tone and natural features?
• What styling routine and products will help me maintain this look at home?
Your style should work for YOU—your personality, your schedule, and the way you want to feel every day.
Ready to revamp your look? Ask yourself:
✨ What do I want my hair to say about me?
✨ What changes would make me feel more confident?
✨ How can a professional consultation help me create a style that fits my life?
Let’s create a look that feels authentic, modern, and uniquely yours. Hit the link to schedule your consultation now.
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Jul 31
Transforming strands into blonde dreams for the blooming season ahead! 🌼✨ Embracing spring vibes one blonde at a time. #BlondeMagic #HairAlchemy #getupperhanded #tuhrohair #houstonhairstylist #houstoncolorist
May 3
Ice Queen 🥶😍
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#goldwell #goldwellus #goldwellcolor #topchic #colorance #bleachout #highlights #bleachretouch #alloverblonde #bleachplease #blondespecialisthouston #blondespecialisthtx #silkliftstrong
May 3
Ultra ✨ shiny ✨ and smooth! A Brazilian Blowout for frizz control, adds shine, makes hair more manageable and will cut your hair drying time in half!
Models needed every Monday! Stay tuned for opportunities!❤️
#tuhrohair #getupperhanded #brazilianblowout
May 7
Something a little different this time for David, he loves his wolfcut but needed something shorter and “cleaner” for work but still wants it to suit his style and vibe
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#zoedoesyourhair #wolfcut #houstonhaircut #houstonwolfcut #uniquehaircut #uniquehair
May 8
🍒☀️
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#richbrownhair #brunettehairhtx #brunettehairhouston
May 9
Refreshed & blended ✨
Full foil transformation on one year of grow out 😍
#getupperhanded #tuhrohair #colortransformation #balayage #highlights #longhair #hairinspo #blonde #bronde #dimensionalcolor #montrose #houstonsalon #houstonhairstylist #blondeinspo #hairtrends #goldwell #summerhair
May 15
M came in with some uneven overall color, and dry ends. To fix it up I did Goldwell 4N Colorance all over and for some pops of color 6G Topchic in a couple foils around the face, just for some dimension. For the cut, they had never done layers and usually did a one length. I wanted to give them layers but keep some length, so we can keep growing it out. Cut it round to the head to start shaping it up, finger twisted it out, and diffused the hair. Then pulled some of those curls apart and gave the head a shake, as they don’t like them to look so perfect.
Thanks for looking yall!
#tuhrohair #getupperhanded
May 16
