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.
360 micro k tips later beautiful blond extensions are ready #tuhmemhair #getupperhanded #hairextensions
Jul 14

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

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

LOVE CHANGE ❤️🔥 LOVE BEAUTIFUL HAIR AND PEOPLE EVEN MORE.
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#getupperhanded
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#magentahair
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
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Apr 11

Spring has sprung and summer is basically here. Going lighter is in the air 💐
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Apr 11

Medium layers, light bang, 90s blowout
Book with me at theupperhandriveroaks
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Apr 12

🎀💫 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

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

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
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#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

A little toner refresh for my beautiful cousin!! I’m in love with this! 🤩❤️ #goldwellusa #houstonhair #htxstylist #tuhmemhair #getupperhanded
Feb 13

Lucidame® Hair Factory
Which natural gray do u like?
#greyhair
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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Mar 12

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Dec 7

🩶JET BLACK🖤
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#richbrownhair #brunettehairhtx #brunettehairhouston #jetblackhair #blackhair #darkhair #blueblack #black
Nov 24
