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Houston's hair salon market is one of the deepest in Texas, tiered by neighborhood: River Oaks and Galleria/Uptown anchor the premium end with boutique colorists pricing balayage at $325 and up and a strong representation of Brazilian-blowout specialists. Memorial, Memorial Park, and Bellaire/Meyerland host established mid-market salons mixing bridal-focused stylists with weekly family services. The Heights and Montrose lean editorial with sharper modern cuts, lived-in color, and a high concentration of curly-hair and textured-hair specialists. Energy Corridor and West University round out the family-priced end. Color correction and lived-in color have grown sharpest year over year, and Olaplex/bond-builder bundling is now standard at most River Oaks studios.
| Service | Typical Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Women's haircut | $45 - $125 | River Oaks and Galleria colorists price at the top of the range |
| Men's haircut | $30 - $75 | |
| Root touch-up color | $75 - $165 | |
| Full highlights | $145 - $285 |
| Balayage | $175 - $425 | River Oaks premium colorists routinely charge $325 and up |
| Keratin treatment | $225 - $525 |
| Blowout / styling | $45 - $95 |
River Oaks, Galleria / Uptown, The Heights, Montrose, Memorial / Memorial Park, Bellaire / Meyerland, Rice Village / West University, Midtown, Energy Corridor, and EaDo.
Pricing reference: Houston salons market, current as of 2026. Browse all beauty categories below for more.
Houston has a wide range of beauty services including hair salons, barbershops, spas, nail salons, braiding specialists, and lash artists. Browse The Local Gem to compare providers, read reviews, and book appointments online.
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Prices vary by service: haircuts typically cost $25 to $75, manicures $15 to $35, facials $50 to $150, and braids $100 to $350. Browse salons on The Local Gem to compare exact pricing in Houston.
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