The Upper Hand Salon: River Oaks

Houston, TX · Hair salon

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Houston
#750
of 5399 salons
City Percentile
54%
rating percentile
Address
The Upper Hand Salon: River Oaks, 1905 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098
Phone
(713) 520-0772
Website
www.theupperhand.com
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM

The Upper Hand Salon: River Oaks is a salon located in Houston, TX. It is one of 5,399 salons listed in Houston. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Houston city average of 4.5 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Upper Hand Salon: River Oaks

Award winning Houston hair salon specializing in balayage, hair extensions, keratin treatments, Brazilian blowouts and ombre as well as hair cuts and hair color. We are a 5 time Elle award winning hair salon and we have received numerous other awards... More

Hours

Saturday8 AM–5 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Miranda Perez · Mar 2026

Kaitlyn was great! She was very accommodating since I have OCD and am very particular about what touches my scalp. She explained everything beforehand so that I would know exactly what was happening. She cut my hair exactly the way I wanted and I’m in love with it! I’ll definitely be coming to her again!! :)

★★★★★ 5.0 Sunshine Pinkerton · Jan 2026

Lauren did an amazing job correcting my home hair dye fiasco, taking my hair from an unfortunate orange to a beautiful, rich brown with lowlights and a slight root smudge. She did it just in time for a New Year’s Eve party. From the moment I sat in her chair, she took the time to explain every step of the process, walking me through what she was doing and making sure I fully understood how the color would turn out. I felt completely informed and confident the entire appointment. The hair cut looked fantastic as well, and the blow out made me look and feel like a movie star. Not only is she incredibly skilled, but she is also so kind, patient, and genuinely easy to talk to. The conversation flowed effortlessly, which made the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable rather than stressful. S

★★★★★ 5.0 Rebecca Clayton · Sep 2025

I don’t think I’ve ever met someone who cares more about your hair than you do—until I met Haley. I was feeling overwhelmed and discouraged about my hair when I came in, and she completely changed that experience for me. Haley took me from a deep red to a stunning icy blonde with perfectly blended extensions. Watching her work was honestly incredible—she’s so meticulous and thoughtful, and you can tell she puts her whole heart into every step. It took hours, but she never once rushed; she wanted it to be right. What really stood out to me was her care. If you think you’re stressed about your hair, Haley is more worried—in the best way possible. She’ll notice every little detail and make sure it’s exactly how it should be. I left feeling not just transformed but cared for, and I think tha

★★★★★ 5.0 Hannah Triplett · Feb 2026

Fantastic salon, loved everything from beginning to end, loads of drink options, friendly staff all about. My consult was fun, Carson is super cool to work with. Easy to get ideas flowing and a lovely, energetic vibe! Shes great with color work, matching tones and bringing ideas to life. Can't wait to go back.

★★★★★ 5.0 Carmelita Ford · Mar 2026

I had Cecilia and Claudia and they were absolutely fabulous!! They did such an amazing job on my hair! I got layers, curtain bangs, highlights, gloss, and styling - a whole transformation! I love how it turned out!! They always made sure I was comfortable and gave me drinks and cookies! I loved talking with them. I highly, highly recommend and will be coming again!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom

Services

Hair salonHair extension technicianHairdresser

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