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Salon Vela

4.6 (158 reviews)
ModerateHair Salons
Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

By appointment only

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Blowout

Color only

Haircut

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Cut and color

Hair styling

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Steven D.

I had a situation where my regular stylist came down with Covid the day before my wedding . Ron and Simon frequent at the restaurant I work at. When I came to the two of them frantic they PICKED UP THEIR PHONE ON THE SPOT and said "Shawn has an opening at 12 this Thursday, he'll see you then". Shawn was amazing. He has curly hair like myself and understands product,functionality and how Texas weather affects thick,wavy hair like We both have. He is attentive and informative and his scalp massage during the shampoo is next level relaxing. I have enjoyed my experience and highly recommend Shawn. Definitely rescheduling.

What I have and what I'm aiming for.
Esmeralda N.

So now that I've calmed down more and can type about my horrible experience I had Friday December 1st I will share the dilemma. I had a hair appointment scheduled for Friday to get my hair color and to get something new. Same place I had my amazing cut done. I found the ideal look I'm aiming for and walked in ready and happy for the much needed change. Mind you never have I ever met a stylist who couldn't do my hair with any picture I've ever brought in. So get there at 5:20 appointment is at 5:30, I had to wait just a few minutes before being seated. Chris starts asking me what I'm looking for and I show him my picture. Right away he was like that will look great but it's going to be hard to achieve because my hair is so thin and damaged. (I thought this was highlights but it's different technique, but what I wanted to aim for. Funny part is I just was in there for my cut and he said my hair was very healthy and when I was ready to color it will take color nicely.) So he starts to show me other looks that he thought would be better for my hair. I hated them all! So he proceeded to go talk it over with his boss and kept me waiting for 30 mins. They finally come out and spend another 30 minutes over-talking about what I want is going to be impossible to achieve because I have dark hair that pulls a lot of red. I just gave in a said fine let's do one color I want the Gray covered!!! I can't keep going around in circles and frankly it's NOT what I want but at this point I felt bullied by them. So now I've sat in his chair for an hour and nothing has happened. I finally get so overwhelmed and anxiety attack was setting in when my lovely sister called. I walked outside to take my call since they went back to figure out a color plan. While on phone I fully break down in tears because I'm about to pay for something I can do my damn self for much cheaper!!! Sister says walk out that is unprofessional, I bet you it has nothing to do with your hair as much as it has to do with time. (They were closing in a hour 7pm per hours on door) Just as I was trying to pull myself back together he pops his head out and ask if I'm ready. My sissy still on phone says don't pay for something you don't want, you'll regret it. I hang up and walk back into the salon and he starts asking me again what I want. I finally snapped I went in there feeling like a million bucks and I left feeling like a homeless person. I felt like I walked in there with a plan and was talked out of it. Chris apologized for how I felt but it doesn't make up for what was done. I walked out of there feeling worse than I did going in, my hair is still not colored, and I just lost it breaking down crying in my car. I want to spare anyone from having to be treated like this because today I am still very upset about the unprofessional approach that was received Friday. Moral of story a good stylist is very hard to find. Picture is of what I have to what I wanted.

Audrey S.

Love this place!! I got m hair done by Gabrielle and she did such a great job. Also got a split ends treatment which I would HIGHLY recommend anyone else to get. It leaves your hair feeling sooo smooth. Go to Gabrielle and tell her Audrey sent you!

Hair Coloring - Women's - Balayage Highlights
Priscilla O.

Lou is a godsend. She did my balayage and I've been getting so many compliments. It is absolutely what I wanted. She is very talented. She has cut my hair before and has dyed my hair once before. You can tell she loves what she does. I have found my hair stylist and I'm so happy I don't have to look anymore.

Balayage color and cut with Gabrielle  Don't mind my tired eyes in my after photo!
Veronica P.

First off, I cannot say enough about how great the customer service is at Salon Vela. I was promptly greeted as I entered and did not feel out of place or uncomfortable they way some of those other salons can make you feel. Then there is Gabrielle...She is absolutely amazing! Never I have I been to a salon where the stylist is not only professional, thorough, and friendly. She talked me through options for my Balayage color, answered all questions, and was completely upfront about pricing. During the entire process, she told me what she was doing and provided clarification as needed. AND, a huge plus is that she wasn't a pushy product sales person. She told me about the product she was using and its purpose but never did I feel "obligated" to purchase any of it. She did make a great recommendation on a product that wasn't outrageously priced but necessary to the upkeep of my color. She also gave me a great cut to compliment my color and I am so happy with the results. I already booked my next haircut and look forward to getting my color done with her again.

Flapper look!
Nadine Z.

Lou is a fantastic stylist! I was worried that I wouldn't find a good stylist who understands my hair type but this salon has been great! For cuts styling, and treatments!

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Thank you, Lou, for the amazing haircut! My short, curly bob is exactly what I wanted!

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