5 Best Hair Salons in Houston (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A color correction gone wrong can cost hundreds of dollars and weeks of growing it out, so picking a hair salon in Houston on more than a nice website matters. The salons below have logged over 4,600 Google reviews between them, and every one sits within two tenths of a star of the top rating, so the real differences show up in what each one specializes in, not the star count.

Short answer: Our top-rated pick for hair salons in Houston is Shine in the Heights, holding 4.9 stars across 1,227 reviews, the largest well-rated base on this page. Close behind are Lux Beauty (also 4.9, on 654 reviews) and Salon Rose (4.8 on 1,127 reviews, known for curly and textured hair). Expect a cut and color to run well past $120 at most of these salons.

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How Houston's Hair Salons Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Shine in the Heights	4.9 ★	1,227	Overall / color correction	View ›
2	Salon Rose	4.8 ★	1,127	Curly and textured hair	View ›
3	Lux Beauty	4.9 ★	654	Color and balayage	View ›
4	The Upper Hand Salon: River Oaks	4.7 ★	841	Extensions and special events	View ›
5	Marbella Salon	4.7 ★	767	Long-term stylist relationships	View ›

The salons, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Shine in the Heights

4.91,227 Google reviews

Shine in the Heights is a hair salon on E 11th Street in the Heights, offering cuts, color, chemical conditioning treatments, extensions and makeup application. Founded by owner Cherryl Gryder, the salon frames its philosophy around both an internal and external sense of confidence, and it takes hair models on request to build out its team's portfolio.

What people praise

Stylists get named, repeat praise for color corrections and glazes
Consistent, years-long client relationships with the same stylist
Staff described as attentive to texture and face shape
Owner and team responded directly and personally to a negative review
Very high five-star share, 1,165 of 1,227 reviews

Worth knowing

Limited street parking noted by at least one reviewer, arrive early

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,227 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: Our top pick overall. A 4.9 average across the largest review base on this page, with particularly strong feedback on color work and long-term stylist relationships.

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518 E 11th St, Houston, TX 77008

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Salon Rose

4.81,127 Google reviews

Salon Rose operates on W Clay Street near Montrose, positioning itself around a texture-forward approach for curls, coils and waves. Its specialties include a signature curly cut, balayage and a blowout free of permanent straightening chemicals, and the salon stocks organic hair care products in its retail area.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly praise the curly-cut specialty and wash-and-go results
Transparent about the products used, without pushing purchases
Clean, spacious salon with a welcoming atmosphere
Appointments are not overbooked, so clients feel attended to
Strong feedback for first-time visitors new to the area

Worth knowing

One-star reviews exist but are a small share of the total, 42 of 1,127

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume1,127 · 93th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: The best pick specifically for curly and textured hair, with a 4.8 average across over a thousand reviews. Ranks just behind Shine in the Heights on overall rating, not specialty.

Website +1713-485-6909 Directions

1210 W Clay St Ste 19, Houston, TX 77019

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Lux Beauty

4.9654 Google reviews

Lux Beauty is a hair salon on N Main Street near the Near Northside, booking appointments through Square and running a color-focused service menu. Reviewers frequently mention balayage and full color transformations, often guided by reference photos brought in by the client.

What people praise

Stylists take time to explain the coloring process step by step
Product recommendations described as honest rather than upsold
Multiple stylists get individually named praise
High five-star share, 635 of 654 reviews

Worth knowing

At least one detailed review described a $600 balayage that faded quickly and a disputed no-negative-review waiver

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume654 · 78th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: Ties for the highest rating on this page at 4.9, on roughly half the review volume of our top pick. Strong for balayage and color transformations, though worth asking detailed questions about aftercare before a major color change.

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4721 N Main St Ste J, Houston, TX 77009

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Upper Hand Salon: River Oaks

4.7841 Google reviews

The Upper Hand Salon: River Oaks is part of a multi-location Houston hair salon group with additional branches in Hyde Park and Memorial. The River Oaks location on Westheimer Road specializes in hair extensions, color and haircuts, and its own materials cite recognition from local press for balayage, highlights and extensions.

What people praise

Stylists praised for patient, detailed color corrections
Kids and first-time salon visitors described as put at ease
Strong feedback for special-occasion styling
Long client tenure mentioned by multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

Slightly lower five-star share than the top three, 758 of 841 reviews

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume841 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown90% 5-star

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Our take: A dependable multi-location pick at 4.7 across 841 reviews. Best if extensions or a special-event style are the priority, with three Houston locations to choose from.

Website +1713-520-0772 Directions

1905 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Marbella Salon

4.7767 Google reviews

Marbella Salon sits on Westheimer Road in Montrose, offering women's and men's cuts, color, balayage, highlights, perms and Brazilian blowout treatments. Several of its stylists, including longtime team member Eduardo, have built years-long followings among returning clients.

What people praise

Some clients have used the same stylist for cuts for nearly 20 years
Praised for listening closely to what a client wants before cutting
Multiple stylists individually named and thanked by reviewers

Worth knowing

At least one detailed dispute over a haircut result and refund appears in recent reviews

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume767 · 83th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

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Our take: The lowest rating on this page at 4.7, though still strong across 767 reviews. A solid choice for anyone hoping to build a long-term relationship with one stylist.

Website +1713-523-6905 Directions

415 Westheimer Rd #210, Houston, TX 77006

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How we score each salon

Every figure on this page comes from public Google data, not opinion or payment. Rating is each salon’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Houston hair salons. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from over a thousand reviews carries more weight than a 4.9 from a few hundred. Recency tracks how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No salon can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a haircut or color cost in Houston? (2026)

Pricing at these Houston salons varies by stylist seniority, service type and hair length. Reviewers on this page mentioned figures ranging from about $100 for a blowout up to $200 or more for color services, and one salon’s published menu lists women’s cuts starting around $50 and full highlights from $225, so treat those as a general range rather than a guarantee and confirm the price for your specific service.

Hair salons across Houston

These salons cluster in some of Houston’s most walkable inner-loop neighborhoods: the Heights, Montrose, River Oaks and the Near Northside. Searching for a hair salon near me in Houston? Each listing shows a live phone number and address, so you can check hours and book at the branch closest to you.

What to ask before you book a hair appointment

Is the price quoted for my specific service, including length and thickness?
Can I see reference photos of the stylist’s past color or cut work?
What products do you recommend for aftercare, and are they optional?
How long will the appointment realistically take?
What is your policy if I am not happy with the result?
Is a deposit required to book a specific stylist?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these hair salons?

We started from the hair salons in Houston with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score each salon above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another salon’s score or position.

How often is this updated?

The data on this page carries a verified date of July 2026. We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

How much does a haircut or color cost in Houston?

It depends heavily on the salon, stylist and service. Reviewers on this page cited figures from around $100 for a blowout to $200 or more for full color services, so confirm your specific price before booking.

Which salon is best for curly or textured hair?

Salon Rose specializes specifically in curly, coily and wavy hair, with a dedicated curly-cut technique and chemical-free blowout option.

Do these salons take walk-ins?

Most operate primarily by appointment, especially for color services, so booking ahead through the salon’s site or app is the safer option.

The bottom line

Shine in the Heights is the safest default here, with the strongest combination of rating and proven volume, though Salon Rose is worth a specific look if you have curly or textured hair. Whichever salon you choose, bring clear reference photos for any color work and confirm the price before you sit down.

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