- HighlightsSimply put, balayage highlights are technique that began in Paris hair salons in the 1970’s. A French word, the English translation literally means to paint or sweep. When performing this service, a hair stylist will paint the color directly on the hair without using foil. This is important as stylists use foil to keep the color contained. A foil free color service yields a natural, softer, sun drenched look that often has less noticeable regrowth. Balayage is often referred to as ombre’s more subtle, and less attention, seeking sister. As popular as the technique was in France, it didn’t catch on in the United States until the 1990’s when returning American celebrities brought the look back home. Balayage enjoyed tremendous growth in the 1990’s but lost some of it’s popularity a few years later as salons embraced other hair trends and faster color services.
- Hair ExtensionsIn Houston, clip in hair extensions are like fat free ice cream. They both fulfill a craving, but without the guilt. Length and volume challenged hair one minute. Full and voluptuous hair the next. Instant gratification without the glue or tape required by most semi permanent extension options. Fortunately, clip in hair extensions have come a long way in the last decade. They burst on to the beauty scene as low cost, stiff, synthetic hair that seldom blended well with your natural hair. Not any more. Today, clip in hair extensions are nearly indistinguishable from your natural hair. They are light weight, soft and look like real human hair… because they are.
- Hair ColorIf so, consider scheduling a consultation with a hair color expert at one of our Houston hair salons. The reason? Balayage, when done correctly, is simply amazing and is almost guaranteed to turn heads. Unfortunately, when done poorly, it will also turn heads... but for all of the wrong reasons. Balayage requires a skilled eye and a detailed hand so your need a great stylist. Fortunately, our hair stylists are some of the best in the country. In addition to being named Houston’s Best Hair Color by Citysearch, The Upper Hand is also a five time winner of Goldwell’s prestigious Titanium Award and has worked on numerous local and national celebrities. Need more proof? Be sure to check out our model gallery page to view our latest balayage and color transformations on actual clients.
- Color Correction
- Hair StraighteningIt may be easier to start by telling you what the keratin treatment isn’t. It is not a traditional hair straightening or relaxer service. Services such as the Keratin Complex and Brazilian Blowout are smoothing services. The difference? Japanese thermal straightening treatments, relaxers and other popular hair straightening techniques break the hair’s natural protein bonds. These bonds are then sealed to yield a straight shaft. These services do last a little longer than smoothing treatments. Unfortunately, relaxers and straighteners tend to be much harsher on your hair. These types of services also subject clients to an odd grow out period as your hair’s natural texture returns. For these reasons, we suggest smoothing treatments.
- Permanent WavesClip in hair extensions made from 100% real human hair offer several benefits over synthetic sets. First of all, you can style clip in extensions as desired. Do you have curls, light waves or super straight hair. No problem. Use a curling iron, blow dryer or flat iron just as you would on your normal hair. Just remember that like on your normal hair, you should add a little heat protectant. In addition, real human hair extensions also take color. To be safe, we recommend that you allow your hair stylist to color your extensions. Color matching can be very difficult and the better the match, the better they look.
- Keratin TreatmentHouston hair stylists perform numerous keratin treatments. Why? To fight frizz. Humidity causes frizz and Houston is very humid. In fact, Houston’s 74.7 humidity rating makes it the third most humid city in America. Only Jacksonville, Florida and New Orleans, Louisiana rank higher. While humidity makes skin look smooth and beautiful, it can kill an amazing hairstyle in a few minutes. For that reason, the keratin smoothing treatments are always on the minds of many Houston women.
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- Hair Removal
- Laser Hair Removal
- Bikini Waxing
- Leg Waxing
- Chin Waxing
- Waxing
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- Eyebrow Shaping
- Eyebrow Tinting