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Sitting in the shell of an historical home from 1921, Touch of Red hair salon is located in the heart of Houston's art district. The ambiance is cozy & relaxed, & the Houston hair stylists who call Touch of Red home boast at least 2 years of international salon training & over 10 in the hair care industry.
Of the diverse salon services, you'll find corrective color, foiling, minking & marbleizing to balayage. Striving for healthy hair, they use hilift instead of bleach & use only high-grade, quality European hair products.
Most of our clients appreciate that we are an adult-only facility & our services are also designed for adults only.
Call today to schedule an appointment and be sure to mention Citysearch for new client discounts & specials.
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Customer Reviews (261 reviews)
Donna Garner
on Citysearch Oct 12, 2009Sami is creative and very professional. she has incredible skills! If your look is important to you, you must make an appointment today! (more)
CynthiaHoustonTX
on Citysearch Oct 02, 2009I was in search of an update to my look and needed corrective color. I read many of the reviews here and decided to give Sami a try. I was a bit anxious about going to someone for the first time and not only getting a hair cut... (more)
runagandhi
on Citysearch Aug 18, 2009my first visit to this place was for a corrective haircut. within minutes, i was transformed back to a normal and sexier person. Sami is just too good, with hair and as a person, they go out of their way to be nice to you,... (more)
SimmonsTalent
on Citysearch Jul 21, 2009Like everyone else reviewing here I've searched high and low for some place unique to work their creative magic on my hair. If you are a perfectionist or of artistic bent Touch of Red's extraordinary hair artists... (more)
rachis
on Citysearch Jul 13, 2009I'm good at finding "the best" in whatever city I happen to be working in, however I really lucked out when it came to Touch of Red and landing Sami as my stylist when I arrived in Houston. The salon is a former... (more)
ColbyB
on Citysearch Jul 01, 2009Go see Jill! Been here in Houston going on 3 years now and finally found someone who I will be going back to! (more)
luvmyred
on Citysearch Jun 05, 2009After reading tons of reviews on city search, I decided to schedule with Sami for my color correction and cut. I am so glad I did...Sami is a miracle worker! My new red hair is really beautiful...my husband loves it:)... (more)
LeoGirl
on Citysearch May 13, 2009April is the person to go to for a brazillian wax at the touch of red salon. I have been her customer for over a year. I started seeing her when she was at her old location in Clear Lake and followed her when she moved to the... (more)
Melozi
on Citysearch May 10, 2009April is the best waxer ever! I've had bikini and brazilian waxes before, and I always ended up really dried out or sensitive for days after. But the wax she uses works so well, and she's most definitely the most... (more)
Fox
on Citysearch May 05, 2009April does an excellent brazilian wax. Very professional. Only 20-30 minutes. Zip zip and you are done. She will make your experience as pleasant and as pain free as possible. Try it! It's perfect for the summer... (more)
Notylia
on Citysearch Apr 20, 2009I can't say enough about Sami and everyone else at Touch of Red. After moving to Houston 2 years ago I struggled to find a salon that offered consistently beautiful results. I'm so so happy to have found Sami. She does... (more)
NattyC
on Citysearch Apr 15, 2009I have been going to April for a year now and chose to drive an hour where she was at rather than change to someone nearyby. She makes you feel comfortable with her genuine smile and her welcoming personality. She does a... (more)
lkolavo
on Citysearch Apr 01, 2009Talk about feeling welcomed. Everyone there is awesome to deal with and does awesome work. April with Winkin Twinkies couldn't be better. Very professional, and what a clean and relaxing atmosphere. Wouldn't go... (more)
graciebabcock
on Citysearch Mar 26, 2009I went to touch of red to get my hair cut and highlighted by Sami based on all of the positive reviews. I found the salon did not feel relaxing at all. Sami was doing too many things at once and seemed rushed. This will not be... (more)
Patterson
on Citysearch Mar 24, 2009April does a great job waxing. I have been going to her for a while and always leave happy (and much less hairy). (more)
Minky
on Citysearch Mar 20, 2009My hair was a mess ,I went to a top dollar salon and came home with orange hair ,I looked like a pumkin and it was bad my co worker told me to call Sam it took four weeks to get in but it was well worth it the girl is in high demand... (more)
KarriLynn
on Citysearch Mar 08, 2009I have been going to the Touch of Red salon with Sami since she moved to their current location and I was very excited that they were offering waxing with Winkin' Twinkies. All I have to say is "April is great!" I had an... (more)
indecisiveJ
on Citysearch Mar 06, 20091st off, April is the best!! I must say she is the ONLY person that I feel comfortable enough with to wax the twinkie! April is very professional and at the same time you just want to talk to her about everything. She has... (more)
kkr94
on Citysearch Mar 06, 2009April has been my esthetician for over a year and she is awesome! She makes me feel very comfortable and at ease when I go in. I DO however recommend purchasing a product that she has called "No Scream Cream"...IT WORKS!... (more)
Westmoreland
on Citysearch Feb 19, 2009A great place to get your WAX on! April is the best. The salon is adorable and very convenient. I followed April to her new place. She is also very accommodating with appointments and will work with you to schedule an... (more)
VAF0411
on Citysearch Feb 15, 2009I never go back to the same salon twice. It isn't that I haven't been pleased with the color and cuts I get, but I've just never been so impressed that I wanted to go back. Touch of Red is a different story. Sami gave me a cut... (more)
tenaciousbre
on Citysearch Feb 15, 2009April has been a dear friend to me for a long time and I have always felt very comfortable around her especially when it comes to waxing you have to be able to trust someone and I definitely feel that around her she does an... (more)
Michelleforkner
on Citysearch Jan 31, 2009I have been getting waxed by april for over a year now and I have to say she is the best i have experienced. i will not go anywhere else. not sure if it's her, the wax or both, but her service is so much less painful than other... (more)
chesau
on Citysearch Jan 29, 2009I was referred to April at Winkin Twinkies by a friend. She is in the Touch of Red Salon off Montrose. I am a guy, and I had never had any waxing done before, so I was pretty reluctant. But I have to say that April did a great... (more)
jojo1967
on Citysearch Jan 18, 2009NO NO NO PAIN!!! I have been getting waxed for years but never had I had such a wonderful experience. April makes you feel very relaxed and she use's a numbing cream, which it helps so much her brazilian wax was the best... (more)
rawright
on Citysearch Jan 06, 2009I have good hair, however right before the holidays began a very well know and uptown salon did me in! My highlights went from a gorgeous mix of brunette to fire engine red, then pumpkin orange and finally a glorious... (more)
kmyers720
on Citysearch Dec 28, 2008I visited Touch of Red a few months ago after a long search for a great hair salon and I was pretty sure I had found THE place. I made my next appointment a month and a half in advance, knowing that they are busy and because I... (more)
Laura37
on Citysearch Dec 27, 2008Having recently relocated to Houston from out of state and having to leave my fablous Hairdresser for the last 16 years,one of the biggest stressors I experienced was the search for a new Hairdresser. To me, a salon... (more)
JAN22
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2008I used to go to Visible Changes all the time but I wasen't really satisfied with their work. After giving visible changes several chances, I decided to try something new. I wen to Touch of Red and I loved it! Sami took... (more)
Erickaa1
on Citysearch Aug 26, 2008I?m currently a BIG fan of Sami when it comes to getting my hair done! I have been getting my hair done with Sami for the past 5 years and would never think about making a change. This past weekend I had a big event that I had... (more)
DanaLauren
on Citysearch Aug 17, 2008I have lived in Houston all my life and have lived "inside the loop" for a couple of years and have had my hair done in ONLY the best salons in Houston. I have to be honest, I am NOT the type to write a recommendation at all.... (more)
katiegirl15
on Citysearch Aug 03, 2008SAMI IS LIKE THE BEST EVRY SHE CHANGE MY WHOLE FACES WITH HAIR CUT WHEN I WENT HOME I WENT ON MY MYSPACES AND PUT MY NEW HAICUT PICTURE ON MYSPACES AND EVERY WAS LIKE THATS SO COOL WERE CAN I GET THAT HAIR CUT TOUCH OF RED MADE... (more)
texasangie
on Citysearch Jul 10, 2008Just went to Touch of Red and had hair colored and cut by Sami. She is wonderful!! My hair is very fine and hard to cut since you can see every little snip and she took her time and gave me a GREAT cut that I am very happy with.... (more)
tezeme
on Citysearch Jun 14, 2008I want to thanks Sami I have been going to see her for a year I fly in from New York three or four times a year and let me say its well worth it . I use to go to a very Fancy top dollar salon in Manhattan and I was never happy the last... (more)
MsTanisha
on Citysearch Jun 13, 2008I have worn my hair natural (without perms) for 6 years and throughout this journey I have found that there are a lot of licensed and unexperienced stylists. When Amanda became my stylist, my hair took a turn for the... (more)
mydayja1
on Citysearch Jun 12, 2008Yes ladies and gents! Amanda Gunter is the one to see. I really love her sharp visions of style. Girl can cut some hair! Everyone loves the way she cuts and colors my hair! I must admit myself that her hair coloring is... (more)
BaTina
on Citysearch Jun 12, 2008Before I got my hair done by Amanda, I was in tears. I went somewhere else and they cut my hair uneven and had me looking jack up and had the nerve to charge me alot of money. Amanda fix the problem quickly and at a very... (more)
leila5228
on Citysearch May 16, 2008My dark hair turns a horrible brassy orange every single time I color or highlight it, but Sami has completely taken care of that. My highlights finally have the soft beige-ish look that I've been after for years, my... (more)
ItsAllAboutTheKs
on Citysearch Apr 30, 2008This was my first time in Touch of Red. I found them on Citysearch while looking for color repair after a horrifying experience at a "chain" salon. I took advantage of the free consultation with Sami and felt instantly... (more)
lillylilac
on Citysearch Apr 21, 2008I recently came to this salon as a new customer ,and I am so pleased with my color and cut. I've been dyeing my hair myself (out of a box) for the past year and a half ,and I had gotten tired of the reddish color that always... (more)
TurquoiseHarleyDude
on Citysearch Apr 10, 2008I'm a guy with longish, fine, thin hair. My hair takes a beating riding on my Harley, but I like something easy to maintain. Sami knows how to make thin, fine hair look like you have more. She's a great stylist to be... (more)
PatECakes
on Citysearch Apr 10, 2008Being a mom of two teenage boys, I like to look current, but working downtown, I also need to maintain a professional appearance. I've been to some upscale salons in Houston, but so far, no one, NO ONE, has been able to do... (more)
Collegeman
on Citysearch Apr 10, 2008Touch of Red is a great salon for a good cut and highlights. It's convenient to downtown, Galleria, and Medical Center. They are professional, friendly, and make you feel at ease. Treat yourself to a Touch of Red and... (more)
kristykbr
on Citysearch Apr 10, 2008I came to Touch of Red with Horrible Hair, I thought I was beyond help. I talked with Sami first and was given great advice on my hair. Sami took the time to tell me what hair color would compliment my skin tone and what cut... (more)
DonnaLL
on Citysearch Apr 10, 2008A Touch of Red is a wonderful place. Sami is very cool and will make you feel right at home, no matter what your walk in life. You can go casual and be yourself. The thing I like most about the salon is Sami has the ability to... (more)
Shasha1967
on Citysearch Apr 09, 2008I have hot hot hair I was sent by my sister. I went some where else, and I was ever color of the rainbow I had white Chuncks with black chuncks Sami did corrective color she gave me a nice warm brown with shear Lights I have a... (more)
ricehair
on Citysearch Apr 09, 2008I came in and my hair was so yellow, Sam did corrective color and I love it she did three or four colors and I feel like a movie star I fly in from New york every three months and this is the third time I see her I waited to write... (more)
sephora_junkie
on Citysearch Apr 09, 2008I would say i was 100% satisfied with my hair cut but not satisfied at all with my color. I asked for shades of light brown highlights and i got blonde. They tried to fix it and now its an orangey coppery color. Just what she... (more)
texrobin
on Citysearch Feb 19, 2008I dropped in without an appointment on my lunch break one day. DeAnn invited me to site down for a consultation. We talked about what I wanted and she gave her suggestions as well. I made an appointment for a full... (more)
MurphWags
on Citysearch Feb 18, 2008My family recently moved to Houston from Philadelphia. I was looking for someone I could trust. I found Touch of Red on Citysearch and gave Sami a try. I told her my story, "Before I had my daughter I use to be very daring... (more)
slr08
on Citysearch Feb 07, 2008After three "pricy, glizty" local salons, I've finally found a place to call my salon home. Sami and her team were so friendly and professional. I had been letting my hair grow out just so I didn't have to experience... (more)
NadjaM
on Citysearch Jan 27, 2008Absolutely fabulous is all I can say! My reason for visiting Touch of Red was more of an emergency than just a trip to the salon. I am the mother of a beautiful 10 year old girl and just days earlier I found out my daughter... (more)
jodierenee
on Citysearch Jan 21, 2008Both Sami and Heddi (sp?) did my highlights, which were damaged from another place, which I will not name :) They brought my highlights from an awful orange color to a sunny blonde / light brown. They have free glasses... (more)
romo77
on Citysearch Jan 11, 2008I had been going to the same stylist for about 6-7 yrs. I had stayed loyal to him even though there had been many times I walked out NOT happy with my hair color and cut. Well, the last time he did my hair, I decided I would go... (more)
sbbbjm
on Citysearch Dec 09, 2007this review is coming from a guy who has thick, coarse, unmanageable hair. i found De'Ann through Citysearch this summer, and immediately made an appointment after reading the reviews - this'll be my 5th cut from her... (more)
sruticus
on Citysearch Nov 22, 2007I am a 26 y/o male with slightly thinning hair. I've had a really tough time finding a stylist who is talented enough to give me a great cut while at the same time being patient enough to actually LISTEN to what I want. I... (more)
rain_bowbridge
on Citysearch Nov 15, 2007All I can say is I am impressed!! I found Touch of Red, based on the reviews on the internet and also for their coloring techniques. After reading them, I was sold! The shop is located in one of the trendiest parts of the... (more)
jack05
on Citysearch Nov 02, 2007I'm so excited I visited touch of red salon today after reading many reviews on line and I have to admit I was a little scared because I have had several bad expieriences here in Houston at top salons!!!!!! To my suprise... (more)
srs211
on Citysearch Sep 30, 2007I always read these reviews, but I rarely write them. I had to write about my experience at A Touch of Red. I had my first appointment with Sami September 29th. My hair was orange and fried when I arrived-the result of a... (more)
gdl68pelo
on Citysearch Sep 22, 2007I came to Touch of Red with the worst Highlight job ever that another salon in Houston had done a week before a total nightmare lets say I came in she looked at my skin color looked at my hair came back with a glass of wine and... (more)
del67hair
on Citysearch Sep 22, 2007I live in New York and have I have been to some of the best hair salons all over the states and over seas some have been okay I have had some great cuts I found Touch of red becaue my mom insisted on me going there my thought was... (more)
erodriguez2
on Citysearch Sep 16, 2007THE BEST SALON IN HOUSTON, TEXAS....THANK YOU SAMI AND YOUR EXECELLENT STAFF! IF I START TYPING ABOUT HOW MUCH I LOVED YOUR PLACE AND MY NEW LOOK I WOULD NEVER FINSH. :) MARIA (more)
carohair12561
on Citysearch Aug 27, 2007I guess I will have to get use to all the complements I'm getting for my new color and cut Sami did a great job on my highlights with three diffrent colors and they blended so well I just love my Hair cut it was like Posh so its... (more)
2661hot
on Citysearch Aug 27, 2007WOW! All I can say I am very picky I have been to some of the best Hair salons in New York and Houston and she can does great corrective color and her haircuts , wonderful !!!! I have never recived so many compliments the... (more)
yumyuminthetumtum
on Citysearch Aug 27, 2007It's been several months since I've been here. I went to Touch of Red b/c of the rave reviews on City Search and because the previous stylist I went to just didn't get what I was wanted in my hair color. I told Sami I wanted a... (more)
shsage
on Citysearch Aug 26, 2007I went to see Sami at Touch of Red after having a not-so-great highlight experience at another salon. Sami was wonderful! She knew exactly what to do to fix my highlights so they would look how I wanted them to look. The... (more)
jdh75
on Citysearch Jul 12, 2007The place is classy, cozy and private. No deafening music either like in other hair salons. Dee Ann is friendly and listens to what you want, at the same time she gives you suggestions. I liked her so much I got my sister a... (more)
anubis71
on Citysearch Jul 11, 2007I have often wondered what it would be like to "splurge" on haircare and one day I happened upon Touch of Red through this website. I usually don't base my decisions on anyone else's reviews of anything, but I must say... (more)
mikesampez
on Citysearch Jul 11, 2007I recently took my daughter to Touch of Red to get her hair cut and colored. She's very shy but has an artsy side to her. She wanted to add blue to her hair which is naturally very dark and I of course was totally against as a... (more)