I'd come in for my first haircut in months with a few ideas for what I wanted, but I wasn't sure. I knew I wanted to help improve my curls and keep some length (at the time I got it cut, it was past my shoulders). I had read online that Marina was a curl expert, so I booked an appointment with her. The experience was fantastic---It's safe to say she is definitely an expert! Our discussion was pleasant and informative, and she was easily able to answer all my questions. She helped me decide on a style I'm very happy with and recommended some great products that have helped me maintain the look at home. I'll definitely be coming back! TLDR - if you're looking for a great overall haircut experience, especially you've got/want curly hair, I highly recommend Salon Vive and Marina! read more

I am saddened to write this review, honestly. I have been coming to this salon for over 3 years. The stylist that I had been seeing left and when she did, the salon sent me an email letting me know this and offering 30% off and a free treatment. There was no expiration date, it just says "next service". So while I was planning on finding another salon initially, I was pulled in by the offer, plus the stylist that would have done my hair is very nice and I was familiar with her. Seemed like a win win. However, upon checking in, I decided to ask about the email and I was told that it no longer applied. I was offered 10% off, then 15%. While that is nice, that is not what was emailed to me. I mean to be fair, I didn't ask them for a discount, they emailed ME. So I left, then came back to show the lady the email, so she knew I was not making this up lol. She then said ok fine we can do it at 30% off, but the vibe felt off by then. It was awkward for me, which is 100% my problem, but I kind of felt like I would be begging for a discount...that was offered to me before I got there lol. Anyway, I decided to just leave and with that, I am no longer a client at this salon. There are so many places to go in Houston, I'd rather spend my money at a place that honors their word without prompting. Note: it wasn't until I said that I would be updating my Yelp review that they could suddenly do the 30% off. The stylists here are really nice and the salon itself is nice too, but this threw me off. read more

Salon Vive - This is the email they would not honor until I mentioned Yelp. - Hair Salons Near Me - Houston, Texas

Marina has been cutting my curly hair and handling my color for several years now. I was at a conference and another curly haired girl and I were comparing products. She swore by Ouidad cut and so I googled it. Marina showed up as a specialist so I got my first Ouidad cut with her. She is super sweet, talented and a savy business woman so we hit it off. The color always looks amazing and she takes great care of her clients. Highly recommend! read more

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Everyone was so inviting and nice very safe about this whole Covid stuff. Viviana was so nice I loved her she made me feel comfortable and at home, and she had my curls POPPIN!!! read more

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I don't really feel inclined to write bad reviews for many places but this one just reALLY rubbed me the wrong way. My hair stylist was Viviana. The first time was a charm and I really liked my hair how she ended up doing it and we even needed a retouch since it was patchy and she did it for free. BUT when I needed a root retouch and for it to match the rest of my hair we had a falling out. In the first session I had asked her that I wanted semi-permanent hair dye, but when I asked her what did she put for the dye to last long (bc it was lasting really long) she said that she had put PERMANENT hair dye....I was shocked and I even panicked a bit bc i had asked for semi-permanent hair dye bc my hair is curly hair and I did NOT wanna bleach my hair again. after a bit of panic I told her "hey, I had asked for semi-permanent the first time, what do you mean you used permanent hair dye?" she then told me "oh yeah no i checked my notes and yeah i did put semi-permanent" but like if she found out about it, why didnt she tell me as she found out right away if it was a concern of mine? I still had my doubts but I did not wanted to make it a big deal so I had asked one of the trainees who was present in my very first hair appointment about what had Viviana used and if she could physically show me. The trainee said Viviana used permanent on my roots and a toner on the rest, she had showed me a color wheel that Viviana had shown me on my first hair appointment. I then wanted to talk to the manager personally to make sure ONE last time, but again I did not wanted to make it a big deal as I'm also very shy and non confronting. So when someone else was washing my hair, I asked if the manager was here and that I wanted to talk to her so I explained everything. Since the salon was small, it wasn't discreet at all. Basically I was explaining the manager a bit of what was going on and Vivian chimed in and said "well she's new so she wouldn't know" So I continued telling the manager and she said "well she's an apprentice so you shouldn't really trust her" and I was like "no its fine I just wanted to make sure" but to me it felt like the manager was covering for Viviana BECAUSE NO ONE EVER CLARIFIED TO ME IF THE RIGHT DYE WAS BEING USED. The ONLY one who did was the "NEW APRENTICE". BTW! The root retouch came out DARKER than my hair. I called back to see what we could do and Viviana was charging me THE SAME AMOUNT which was $150 dollars for retouch and redye :)))))))) So I told one of the apprentice if she understood what I was saying, that the root retouch did not mATCH my current hair color, that it was DARKER and it still looks like roots. She said she understood and that she was going to ask Vivian AGAIN and she came back with a different price OF $210 DOLLARS ........for virgin hair.... and I said "But I dont have virgin hair...." I hung up because Viviana just did not want my business anymore even tho it was problems that she needed to fix, for MY hair. She just wanted me to get off her back....Tbh, I just want my $150 dollars back, the roots look the same and this bad experience is not worth it at all. read more

Salon Vive - I have like 4 different shades of color. This was taken a week after the appointment. - Hair Salons Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Went and got my hair done by Jackeline & she did amazing!! She so sweet and nice! I had an idea of what I wanted, she did it and it came out perfect! Will be returning soon! Loved her read more

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Summary: Salon Vive quoted and booked me incorrectly three times. As a result, I just drove 2 hours to make my appointment only to be told that the stylist I booked with (Marina) did not have enough time in her schedule for me, does not even provide the type of cut I requested (dry curly hair cut), and that the price for the a wet curly hair cut (ouidad cut) is more than double what I was quoted. Here's some additional information: A couple of months ago I sent an email to the salon at vive@salonvive.net asking after the price of a curly hair cut. I was told (in writing) that I could book a DRY curly haircut for $71. I called the salon and booked an appointment for a free consultation AND a haircut with Marina over the phone. The salon allows you to book a consultation and haircut, but you're not obligated to get the haircut after the consultation. I could not make that appointment so I ended up cancelling it. Several weeks later I booked a new consultation with Marina online. I followed up with a phone call to the salon to ensure that there was enough time scheduled after the consultation for a haircut, too. I confirmed AGAIN over the phone that I could get a DRY CURLY HAIR CUT for $71. I showed up to my appointment today and the salon was frazzled. Marina didn't have enough time for me in her schedule and the salon DOES NOT EVEN OFFER DRY CURLY HAIR CUTS. Zero of the ouidad stylists cut curly hair dry. I would have appreciated if the person/people I spoke to via email and over the phone had simply said "we don't offer that service." No harm, no foul. Instead, I confirmed the service and price 3 TIMES and received incorrect information 3 TIMES. The salon offered to book me with a different stylist for a $165 ouidad cut. They didn't offer a discount (despite the 3x errors on their end) until I asked about it. At that point, they offered 20% of the full price service, which is still almost DOUBLE what I was quoted. If this were my business, I personally would've offered the service for free or at least what I was quoted ($71). The salon promised to clarify their services online, however this doesn't undo my hours of wasted time or address the errors with the people in charge of their emails and bookings over the phone. read more

I went in to see Viviana last month for the first time. The salon was on a busy street & was unsure where to park so ended up parking on the street behind the salon. The salon is small but extremely clean and nice. I went on a weekday during the day & there wasn't a lot of clients at that time, which was perfect. Viviana was great! I hadn't had any hair maintenance in awhile and was in huge need of converting my grays and adding some highlights to brighten my hair. I've had bad experiences in the past & it's possibly because I've always gone to hair stylist who don't specialize in curly hair. I was referred to Viviana by another curly hair girl & im so glad I found her. I loved my hair color & she did a trim to just refresh my hair & get a bounce back. I had a good first time experience and hope to return again. read more

Great experience all the way around! Good vibes, with comfy, friendly, and genuine atmosphere. Marina did an excellent job on my "low maintenance" style requested cut and color. Thank you~ read more

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After searching for months to find someone I trusted with my curls I finally found the one! When I first walked into the salon I was greeted by the sweetest women at the front desk. The customer service is top tier, from the front desk to the stylists! Everyone is professional and the service I received was wonderful. Anyways, marina cut my curls and WOW. They were lifeless but this woman right here... she brought them back to life! If you are looking for someone to trust with your curls look no further! Book with her! She's very professional and not once did I feel pressured or rushed. She's honest, sweet and overall a great stylist! I will be a forever client. I can't wait to see her again soon. read more

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Absolutely love my results! I have been driving super far just to keep going to my same hairdresser. I found salon vive and saw the pictures from Paul and thought of giving it a try. I was going for a total change cutting my hair short plus doing balyage. Paul was outstanding. My hair wasn't taking the color as expected but he made it work in the end and I love it and so did my husband! Im totally going back to him! read more

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Denise is the best! She's so friendly, easy to talk to, and easy to work with! She always does an amazing job and gives me exactly what I'm looking for. She isn't afraid to suggest ideas either. I highly highly recommend her to anyone looking for a new stylist or a change. She does amazing work from hair color to a simple blow out. The salon is also very clean and the staff is friendly and attentive. read more

I initially choose Salon Vive because they offer Ouidad cuts, which are just not in my budget, but I figured that some of the stylists would be experienced cutting curly hair. On my first visit, I left the salon with much more of my haircut off than I had wanted. The cut was okay, but not my favorite. I was going on a trip the next day and desperately needed a hair cut, so I called Salon Vive last minute. They said that the stylist I saw the first time would be able to fit me in even though she was pretty booked. I was just happy to find someone to cut my hair on such short notice. While it was nice they were able to squeeze me in, it felt like just that - being squeezed in. My stylist was trying to do too many things at once, and the whole time, I felt bad that I was pulling her away from regularly scheduled clients. Because she is a more experienced stylist, I ended up paying around $100 for my cut, which is out of budget for me. Overall, the stylists and staff that work at Salon Vive are super friendly, but I just haven't loved the cuts I've received. read more

Came to Houston for Winter Jam for my daughter's 16th birthday. She wanted a hair cut & styled. She has a tight curl so I needed to be careful, not just anyone can cut curly hair. Started searching Yelp. Read that Salon Vive have curly hair specialists. All 3 of us, all with curly hair, decided to get a cut. Paul, specialist in Ouidad, took care of my 16 yr old, did an extraordinary job on her. Her hair looked beautiful! He took his time & made her feel comfortable. He's amazing! My other daughter & I got our cuts with Marina, who is the sweetest most friendly person. Her & Paul listened to our needs & wants & then did their magic. A phenomenal job! Everyone working there were so friendly, they make u feel comfortable & make u feel ur a part of their Salon Vive family. Amazing people in an amazing place. Guaranteed a GREAT experience. read more

Salon Vive - This pic doesn't justify the outstanding job Paul did, but every curl is individual & so perfect. Anazing! - Hair Salons Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was my first time going and I was impressed, Vivian is good at what she does. My hair has never been better. She listened to what I wanted and she made my hair look healthier and lighter then ever! Thank you so much guys, read more

Marina did a wonderful job bringing my curls back to life after years of straightening. So glad I found her.

Everything about this salon is PERFECT! The customer service was out of this world! MARINA she does amazing work I never loved my hair as much as I do know Not only that but she took her time to educate me about my hair. I learned so much from her today. I asked her so many questions, and she patently answered all of them. Even showed me how to do it myself. She gave me her FULL ATTENTION the whole two hours I was there. And If your scared to risk yourself out during this time THIS IS THE SALON TO GO TO!!! During my time at the salon. There was a guy cleaning constantly everything from the floors to the chair stands to the mirrors I mean EVERYTHING!! I never saw him NOT cleaning something. I 1,000 percent recommend this salon. read more

Curly hair? Go see Marina at Salon Vive!! First off, the salon is very nice. Small and personal. They kindly greeted me and offered me a variety of beverages while I was waiting. Which was a nice start! But then the best part was meeting Marina and having her work on my hair! I could just kick myself for waiting for so long to research better hair cuts, styles and products. I think of all the years I have wasted without having such healthy and fabulous looking hair! I will be a loyal customer from now on! It feels healthy and a manageable and looks fabulous! Thank you Marina!! read more

Salon Vive - LOVE MY CURLS NOW!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Houston, Texas

Marina Posner and everyone else are so nice! Marina is experienced with everything and does a great job. I ALWAYS leave happy! read more

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Marina is above and beyond amazing! Still devastated I had to move away and trying to find someone like her is hard to live up to! She is the first stylist I have ever had that truly listened to what you asked for, was an expert on cutting curly hair and never made you feel like your hair was unhealthy etc. Go to Marina!! You won't regret it! read more

Marina with Salon Vive is the best. I get a Ouidad method cut from her once a year, and normal trims the remainder of the year. She works wonders on curly headed girls! I'm a litte sad for myself that I waited this long to seek out a hair stylist who specialized in curly hair, but I'm very grateful that I found Salon Vive! read more

After trying four other stylists in the last 6 months and leaving the salons almost crying!, I finally was happy with my haircut with Gordon in Salon Vive 2 months ago. He was skilled, fast and listened carefully to what I wanted. I just set my second appointment with him for the haircut and color. read more

I scheduled with Marina based on the yelp reviews and I'm so happy I did. I first visited her for a cut and blow dry. She did as I asked but customized it to my face/frame. She didn't object knowing that you can't achieve the exact result as the photo. We chatted and she seems to passionately love her job. Second visit was a visit where she did balayage to my hair. She knew what I didn't want - given the darkness of my hair. Wow, wow, wow. She gave me this soft, warm, caramel tone. It was so beautiful and so natural! For that I love her. She's super mild-mannered, sweet, and thorough. I was giving up on the right hairdresser, but I think I got lucky. I'm also loving the vibe of the salon. It wasn't your typical salon with people gossiping, whispering, chatting, and stuffy. The team helped one another out, were super friendly with one another and their clients. The other hairdressers were super sweet, commenting on Marina's great work, the receptionist was talkative and helpful, and other hair dressers would come by and asked if I wanted my drink refilled. Great people and great vibe. read more

Marina is truly a gem! I highly, highly recommend her. I am writing to let everyone on Yelp know what a treasure she is. Hell, she is national treasure! I got a hair cut and blow dry from her. My hair is extremely difficult to work with. It is coarse and extremely, thick. It is highly processed too and if not careful, my hair will break off. Needless to say, it is a Herculean task between between being gentle and strong. It is so difficult that mid blow I have had previous hair dressers give up in despair. That is a another Yelp review for another day. Luckily, Marina who is Colombian has seen all types of hair. See her Instagram page if you want some entertainment. Marina not only did a great cut. She also did a great blow dry. She sectioned my hair off and patiently blew it dry. She stayed past salon hours on a Friday to finish my hair. We were the only ones in the salon. Everyone else had left to enjoy the weekend. No complaints. No rushing. Marina had a smile on her face and such a caring demeanor. She is really a saint. After the haircut, I received compliments from strangers on the street. This has never happened. I am usually heckled as my hair is typically a frizzy, unruly mess. It was a nice change. I could get used to this Marina is my new ride or die hair stylist. I like her better than most of my family members and close friends. Salon Vive is also great. The staff is friendly. You have your choice of mimosa, coffee or water. And, there is none of the usual salon snark that comes with better salons. It was easy to make an appointment, and there is covered parking. All in all, this place garners a rare and warranted 5 star review. read more

I wanted a change, but I didn't know what to ask, so I had a consultation appointment with Marina and she gave me some excellent recommendations. She did an amazing work, and I had a great time in the process. I have dark hair, and I went for the balayge. I loved the results and I receive compliments all the time. I definitely recommend Marina, she is so talented and salon vive is just great. read more

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Brought my boyfriend in to get a haircut from Marina. She is a curl magician. He has SUPER curly hair, like 3a curls. She showed us how to style it and even cut it so that it gave him more body in his hair. This haircut went above and beyond my expectations. I also really respect how seriously they are taking COVID-19. They require temperature checks and face coverings. Please wear masks people. It is not that hard. read more

$685 for a trim and low lights on a short cut is absurd but you won't see the real prices here because reviews are encouraged with 20% off coupon. What a deal. Maybe my experience was bad because I had Gordon in charge of my hair. Four weeks later and my hair is still a jagged mess. My son laughed at the back of my hair when I picked him up from school. Never trust someone who doesn't give you a mirror to see the back...lesson learned. Gordon also gives a real hard up sell on products. Brings in the assistant to recommend different hair masks and vitamins. So many hair salons in Houston. Go somewhere else or avoid Gordon at all costs. The other stylists seemed to have happy clients! read more

MARINA is a certified PRO when it comes to thick, curly biracial/multiethnic hair! It usually takes several hours to wash, blowdry, & straighten my hair. Even then, I have to wrap it overnight in order for it to look presentable. Marina did all that, plus cut it, in an hour and a half. It looks AMAZING. My hair has never felt and looked so silky smooth! I am beyond thrilled to have found someone Who not only can do my hair, but who specializes in working with thick, curly hair. Will definitely be going back! read more

I just have to say this place is wonderful and I loved the reception from Ashley and Jacky very attentive and efficient girls. They are the best! The most wonderful part of the experience was with my hair stylist Nancy Carolina Agundiz. She is amazing and takes her time to explain herself. I just love this salon!! Will highly recommend it to anybody ! If you want to look fabulous this is the right place to come & ask for Nancy ! read more

Marina has been doing my hair for years. I have very curly hair and she does an incredible job. Everyone at the salon is incredibly nice and helpful. It's always a great experience when I go there. read more

I walked in as I was told I could do a walk in consultation as I arrived they did notify me none of the stylists had arrived just yet. The staff seemed to not care and were "too busy" to help me. I was going for a full hair color and hair cut consultation, but it didn't seem as they wanted my business. I was asked if I lived in the area and if I could come back, which I did not and then was told sorry. I decided to go elsewhere and very glad I did. read more

Eddie Reyes awesome w color and highlights! The salón is clean and has great lighting.

I have been a client at Salon Vive for two years now and I am so happy with the service. Salon Vive has professional, well knowledge color technicians that ensure my hair stays thick and healthy. The Salon is always clean, a great place for me time. I always look forward to my visits. This is also an establishment that respects CDC Covid-19 regulations. read more

First time going to Salon Vive and I have to say it was a good experience. The staff is very friendly and the salon itself is very nice. I went in for a haircut and it turned out great. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because my stylist was a little rough when he was untangling my hair (I have long hair). read more

My first experience at Salon Vive was great! The staff is all very friendly and professional. Viviana took the time to show me how to handle my curly hair. I was very impressed and will be back! read more

Thank you Gordon!! You do fabulous work, I always leave feeling more beautiful and confident read more

Salon Vive - Thank you Gordon!! You do fabulous work, I always leave feeling more beautiful and confident - Hair Salons Near Me - Houston, Texas

The owners Maribel and Bobby are the best! Immediately greeted me and my best friend with mimosas and wine. This place is amazing! Very clean and so attentive!! My hair stylist is Fabian and he is phenomenal!!! My hair looks soooo good! He did a balayage and omg it turned out amazing! Fabian is so talented and so sweet!!! My hair feels and looks super healthy. They also have amazing products for your hair!!! :) read more

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One of my friends recommended this Salon, and she told me specifically about Marina. She's absolutely the BEST for curly hair, best experience I've had so far! read more

Salon Vive - Hair Salons Near Me - Houston, Texas

The staff is really friendly and overall is a nice place but I do think it's overpriced I got a hair cut which was really simple I just wanted to cut my hair ends and my hair is just straight, probably takes 15 min to do so, after that they blow dried my hair very simple and plain not much styling and I payed $90, I get so much more for that price at other salons. Won't be coming back unfortunately read more

Marina is super sweet and a awesome hair stylist. She did a perm for me today and not only did it take literally half the time I've gotten it for before but she is a great conversation! She was extremely reasonable and the prices and always made sure that I was okay. I felt at ease knowing that she used only the best products in my hair and was very adamant about the health of my hair. I will definitely be back for any of my future hair chemical needs and would suggest her for anything else as well. Her soft touch made a powerful impact today I am extremely pleased. Everybody in the salon was very friendly and I really liked that everybody was a team player. The fruit infused water was also a nice touch read more