The Upper Hand Salon: River Oaks

We love George hairstylist he was excellent with absolutely everything at our appointment with hairstyle/cut. My little girl truly enjoyed and loved it so much. No complaints! I would definitely recommend if you have children/adults too need sparkle for their hair routines. Thank you George 💐Excellent Service, Atmosphere and Everyone was very Kind. Price is no biggie!

I had been dreaming about going to a "real salon" for more than a decade, but felt intimidated by all of the new terminology and beautiful people (!). I thought I'd feel out of place and awkward. But after getting in contact with Rachel (the salon owner) on Instagram, I was treated warmly and without judgment, and immediately put at ease. Stylist Katerina is phenomenal beyond words and I would recommend her to anyone, even hair newbies like me. She truly understands both the science and art of hair coloring and styling, and is such a kind, helpful, and affirming person. I could never have imagined the results I got from this salon...the cut, color, and styling were gorgeous. I finally love my hair! THANK YOU, Katerina! <3

I had such a great experience with Jenny! She did an amazing job on my balayage and haircut. She took the time to blend my roots beautifully, making everything look so natural and seamless. My hair turned out exactly how I wanted it, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Jenny was professional, friendly, and made the entire appointment enjoyable. It was truly a pleasure working with her, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for gorgeous, natural-looking color and a great haircut!

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. She truly listened to what I wanted and made sure the final result matched my vision. I left feeling confident, refreshed, and thrilled with my hair. I can’t wait to see her again and would absolutely recommend her to anyone needing a color correction or just wanting to feel taken care of by someone who clearly loves what they do. The orange color is the before, the brunette is the after.

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.

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!! :)

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 that’s rare to find. I also want to mention the salon as a whole—when I needed support, the owner, Rachel Gower, stepped in without hesitation. You can see the kind of culture she’s built here: a team that collaborates to make sure you leave with your dream hair. If you want not just beautiful hair but an experience where you feel truly looked after, Haley (and everyone here) is the one to trust.

Haley is by far the best hair stylist I’ve had. Not only is she soo patient with my thick curly blonde hair but she is so precise and makes sure to fully understand exactly what I want while also putting in her input when I ask her. My hair has never looked blonder and I always feel like I leave with it looking so healthy and bouncy. For someone who has very curly hair I get scared getting hair cuts but she is so precise and makes sure my hair looks good curly or straight with my haircuts. Best service I’ve ever received and will be going to her as long as she lets me 🥹