I'm not sure if this place has had a change in management or what but I did not have a great experience and don't understand why it's so highly rated. I get it, you get what you pay for but I've been to plenty of affordable salons that provided professional service and some sense of cleanliness. I went in thinking the stylist would be able to do a hair tone service but she gave me a haircut instead. I didn't go in for a haircut originally but she kept insisting that she wanted to just trim the ends. I finally gave in thinking the sooner she cut my hair the sooner she would tone my hair but she proceeded to style it instead. I asked her several times if she was going to tone my hair and she kept saying my color looked nice. If she couldn't do the service I wanted she could have told me on the phone when I called instead of wasting my time and trying to upsell me other services. read more

I am very upset with this place. This is my second time going here. First time was last year and I asked the hairstylist to trim about a couple inches off and she did just that. And I was happy with it. I rarely get a haircut. I only go in for a hair trim because I like long hair and I go I probably once a year. This time around there was a different hairstylist. I believe her name was Rose or Rosy. I told her I wanted to trim maybe 5-6inches. She shows the amount of hair that is and looks about right. She asked if I wanted layers and I said thats fine. Just a little. I don't like layers but thought a little bit of it wouldn't hurt. She then started making conversation with me. The next thing I know I saw a bunch long strains of hair on the group and as she was trimming and cutting I saw how short my hair was. I was terrified. I told her that my hair was way too short. At some point I told her to stop fixing it. She still try to fix it by trimming and cutting some more. She wanted to style my hair and said I would look younger with this hairstyle. I never ask her to look younger or style my hair. I just want a simple cut 5-6inches off. She didn't do that and I believed she chopped off almost 15 inches from my hair. I was upset. When I went up front to pay, the guy at the front desk probably the owner heard my concerning voice about my hair and asked "is everything okay". I said no it's not. My hair is too short. He responded "well I hope it grow fast" I could have just walk out and not pay but I didn't. I paid and still tip 10% because I just can't see myself not paying. I'm still upset at how much I lost my hair and the unprofessionalism this place is. I understand that an Asian salon doesn't always give good experience and I would rather them be rude to me than chop off my hair that I can't get back. I contemplated about writing this review thinking that it wouldn't bring back my hair but I decided that someone need to see this and be careful next time you're getting your hair cut here. If you see the picture below, my hair was chopped off more than 6inches read more

Hair Lovers Salon - I asked for 5 to 6 inches trim and this is what they chop off. - Hair Salons Near Me - Houston, Texas

stopped in for a skin fade, brittany did an amazing job. shes polite, professional, and has a fun attitude that provides for a great experience. the shop was clean and had an inviting vibe, i will definitely return soon! read more

Quinn did an amazing job w/ my hair. He works to perfection and makes sure YOU and him are happy with results, even if yall have to start over! Would trust him with all my hair needs!!! read more

Jocelyn's energy and price are great. She called me back and saw me right away. Recommend you go see her!

Quinn is a really kind and skilled "hair technician" who helped me out of a time jam. He also offers discounts on certain days/times, like M/T/W. I recommend his service. read more

Got my hair cut by the new manager and stylist Quinn and would definitely recommend, good atmosphere and will be back! #QuinnfromDiesalbarbershop #braids #fades read more

Ms Rose did 2 keratins for me in 2022 with great results, pleasant salon visit. This time I tried a no lye relaxer called Lavox that Ms Rose recommended. Super result beyond all expectations. I'm a dude with gray wavy hair about 6" long. This relaxer is like magic against our heat and humidity. Ms Rose is a true professional. Knows exactly how to apply these products properly. read more

Stopped in yesterday and was a little nervous about how it would turn out. The nice lady explained that she would not be able to get the exact color I showed her. She said I can tone it down and blend to look natural. Then she asked several times about trimming my hair which I declined. At one time even offered to add layers which looks really awful since my hair is full. While she washed my hair some of the chemicals got in my eyes, water was cold and my hair was dripping water with the tiny towel. When I was seated my hair was pulled harshly by the hairbrush. The results of my hair came out far better than I anticipated though it did not outweigh the way the treatment. read more

This salon is well deserving of 6 stars! The other reviews are correct, look beyond the age of the salon. Amy is a wizard, my hair was full of grays, dry and my bangs had been burned by a bad salon. Amy fixed it all! Yes my bangs have to grow out but she transformed my hair color, I just love my hair now! Thank you Amy!! I will highly recommend your salon and I will be back!! #Magichands #Economical #Tellyourfriends read more

Helen is amazing, Hair Lovers is the only place I trust to cut and color my hair. I've been going here for years and have NEVER had a bad experience. Helen really knows how to cut curly / wavy hair and does an great job putting red highlights on my natural silver hair. I couldn't be more thrilled with the outcome. read more

Called an got in same day within 30 mins, quick trim for a great price. Will define be coming back, can't beat $15 in and out in 25 mins.

Was inside for 15 min no one ever even knew I was there. No acknowledgment what's so ever. Since I had so much time to look around I noticed everything was extremely dirty. I ran my finger across the glass at the counter and a thick layer of grime and dirt. Wouldn't recommend this place at all. read more

I made an appointment Saturday and they were able to get me in Monday. Amy was my stylist. She and Helen did my consultation together. I wanted to take my (ridiculously) blonde hair down a notch to my natural color which is dark blonde/light brown. They convinced me that we should leave some blonde highlights and ease into my natural color. The color looks great, I have never had someone match my natural color so closely. The cut is also very good and exactly what I asked for. One of the best haircuts I have had in a long time! The whole service was wonderful - I used the new client coupon and got my highlights for $50 (Coupon: http://hairloverssalon.com/promotions-gift-cards/) It's always nerve-wracking trying a new place and I was pleasantly surprised. This is not a frilly high-end salon (so don't come in expecting a glass of wine with your blow-dry) but the value for the services they provide are better than most I've seen in Houston! read more

HELEN!!! she is the best... I have been going there for 12+ years and she has never forgotten my middle name (we moved out of state for 4 years) she is great at what she does and is honest... i've wanted a few goofy things over the years and she just looks at me and says no Elisabeth! You won't like it... she won't upsell you just to do so and if you don't need the extra (fill in blank) you aren't going to get it... pricing is what it is... no extra fees for goofy stuff... i have strayed a few times and had to come back and have her fix it! I love my Helen and Amy and all the other beautiful ladies.... try her once and you won't be dissapointed... ~ Elisabeth ;) read more

I have been going to Helen for about a year now and have never received bad service. She remembers your name and remembers exactly what you had done, so the more that you continue to go to her the more she begins to understand you and what you like. I have had everything from highlights, to color to just a cut and let me say I have yet to be disappointed, and I don't think that I will ever be. I have very curly hair and have lived in Houston for about 13 years and Helen is the only person that I have found that can cut and color my hair just the way that I like it. She is awesome at color and cuts and knows exactly what she is doing. I will recommend her to anyone!! I have never had one of the other stylists but I can say that the salon is always busy and everyone always has a smile on their face. read more

Based on recommendations via Yelp, I tried this place out. I got a hair cut and my roots done by Helen. She was very friendly and overall did a very good job. My daughter also got her hair cut by Helen and was pleased. As everyone has said, it's definitely a no-frills place but the price for what you get can't be beat. We'll definitely be returning. ***Edit after a few days...color didn't take take to well to the hair. The roots are already fading which is unusual for me. read more

I went as a first time customer and they are okay. After reading the reviews, I asked for Helen. I asked for a picote cut and she asked me for a picture. I showed her one on my phone and away we went. The results were fine. There were no other customers so the two ladies chatted in their language. After my haircut, Helen kept telling me how great it looked like she was trying to convince me. I thought it was fine, so I didn't need convincing. Check their web page for printable coupons. read more

Terrible experience as a first time customer. I read wonderful yelp reviews of long time customers but I walked out of here in tears. I continuously warned Amy of my fear of thick, platinum blonde highlights due to a bad experience when I was 12. I said I was giving highlights another shot but wanted very THIN and NATURAL highlights and very few that only framed my face. She started putting highlights in the back of my head before I was even done explaining. Even after I continuously warned about my thin hair dying very fast, she left my color in while she proceeded to cut another customers hair. The highlights came out THICK and platinum. When I told her they were too bright and too thick, she just told me that I can part my hair on the other side, which still showed very significant highlights. She still charged me full price and I left miserable. On top of everything, this salon is filthy. I'm never one to complain about a grimy place but this salon needs some serious sanitation and deep cleaning. read more

Hair Lovers Salon - Terrible highlight job. I asked for "very few, thin, natural honey highlights". Had to fix this misery myself. - Hair Salons Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Don't let the location or appearance of this place fool you- Hair Lovers is a great salon! I found this place on Yelp a couple of years ago and Helen has been cutting my hair ever since. I don't think there's a better value in town, plus I love supporting this small, family-owned business. read more

I have been cutting my hair here for a year now since its down the street from where I work. I can usually knock out a haircut during lunch. The girls there are experienced and curteous. No need for appointments if you're a guy. They cut, stlye, shampoo, condition, scalp and shoulder massage for 10 DOLLA! Tell them exactly what you want and you will get it. If you pay more for a haircut and you're a guy...I don't know what to tell you. read more

Let me put it this way, this salon is a family owned business. They don't have multiple hair stylist with different work and techniques. But they are all very nice and seems like they have somewhat the same knowledge on hair. I've gotten my hair done here about two times because its affordable. But the term "you get what you pay for" applies in this case. Both times my hair came out super brassy/yellow and not ashy blonde like I wanted it to but I didn't have a problem with it. That's all they do here HIGHLIGHTS so don't expect Ombre or Baylage or other fancy work from this salon. They do a great job at haircuts though. I usually get my trims here because they're affordable and my original stylist charges $50 so I want to save. I will keep getting my haircuts from here as long as I live in Houston. read more

I have been a customer of the owner, Helen for years and she is one of the very best stylists I have found. Helen can make a "bad hair day" a thing of the past! Everyone that works at this salon is great and the salon pricing is better than most salons for their excellent work! I have recommended this great salon for years and will say, you will leave with newfound friends! read more

What a well keep secret Hair Lovers is...but now I am going to let the cat out of the bag. Helen the owner makes you feel so welcome and at ease when you enter the door. She always has a happy customer in her chair, she does great work and preforms magic in that chair! Amy is darling, so sweet and patient and she knows what style will look great with your type of hair. She does a great job with everyone, but I'm giving her 5 STARS for handling my very fine hair and making me look like I just stepped out of a fashion magazine! Amy is also the Master of High-Lites . Amy is up on the latest styles and will make you lookl like a movie star when you leave! New Customer Highlights for only $50...and other great coupons on their website for New Customers. You would easily pay $100 if you went anywhere else for what you get here, and it is all top quality products they use. I sure hope I can get an appointment after everyone finds out about this hidden jewell! Men love coming here too! read more

I went here because the Yelp reviews were great, which turns out to be a mistake on my part. I am pretty disappointed with my hair cut from last week. First of all, I asked for 2 inches to be trimmed, she cut off 6. She said my hair was dry that's why she cut off more, but that would have been nice to know before she did it. Secondly, the "layers" are horrible. They look like my 5 yr old neice cut them (uneven, doesn't gradually flow into next layer, from the front looks like someone started cutting my hair and then forgot the back, also very choppy). The only reason I give it 2 stars, is because the lady cutting my hair was super sweet. Maybe she was having a bad day, but I still have to go to another salon to get my hair fixed. That's what I get for going to a place with good deals. Yelp, you failed me on this one. read more

After trying several pricey salons and experiencing as many bad cuts, I decided to give Helen a try since her reviews were good. I was not disappointed! She gave me a great cut for a great price! I also really enjoy talking to her. She's had an interesting life. The place is pretty much bare bones and is not in the least fancy. But it's clean enough and the good haircuts make up for any luxury that is missing. This is definitely a no-frills kind of place, but if you're looking for a great haircut at a great price, this is your place! read more

This is the worst haircut I've ever had. It is chopped off randomly in over four places, uneven, different lengths on each side by TWO and THREE inches. I don't even think she clearly looked at the photos. Either way, a cosmetology student would immediately fail if they did this. It will take me way over a year to grow out the damage. It looks like a blind person cut it by swinging hatchets. I am sobbing and in tears. DO NOT risk this place, you WILL regret it. read more

I have to tell you that I have been coming to to see Amy and Helen since 2011. I will not go anywhere else. I love the special treatment they give me. I feel like they listen to what I want done to my hair, my husband comes here and my 20 year old son . I drive from Montgomery Texas just to see Amy and to keep my business with them. read more

Found this place by yelp! and so I just tried it out. Helen is a nice owner and stylist. She is very friendly and know how to treat a customer, not over-selling too. I like my new hair stylist and I think this place worth a try for people who needs a good haircut and not overpriced! read more

I LOVE this salon. I usually have to go in with my 2 year old and the ladies love him, so I still get a relaxing experience. Monica gives me a great cut at an amazing price. I'm picky, so that's saying a lot! read more

Based on the reviews (and my price range), I went to Helen to ask for help fixing a bad hair cut - all the layers were a mess. The other woman working there didn't seem as confident, so since Helen had good reviews here, I booked my appointment with her. She fit me in the same day. As soon as I sat in her chair, I could tell she knew what she was doing. She took my terrible cut and made it soft and lovely! For $15!!! She has been doing hair since the 80's, and she is so sweet. She was very welcoming and really listened to me when I told her what I wanted. She checked with me 3-4 times throughout the cut to make sure it was what I wanted. And, when I had no idea what I wanted with my bangs, she asked if she could do what she thought best - and she made them look awesome! The place was pretty bare-bones (looked similar to a Super Cuts), but very clean. This is a great spot!! read more

I am a salon whore due to the lack of knowledge and consistency from stylists over the years. So you can only imagine how happy I was when I found this place on Yelp after dealing with stylists who did what they wanted regardless of being specific by bringing pictures. They did EXACTLY what I wanted and is clearly an artist. read more

I'm so happy I found this place. The staff is talented, friendly, and efficient. This isn't a luxury salon, but if you want quality work at a great price, this is where you want go. I have been coming here for a few years, but recently due to a move to another side of town, I tried out other places. I've returned to Hair Lovers because I can't find any other place in Houston to match the quality of work to such a reasonable price. I usually book with Helen, but I've been to a couple of the other. stylists here and they've all done a great job. Even after I leave a big tip (they deserve it!) I come out paying less and with my hair looking better than any salon I've been to in Houston. read more

Helen is the greatest. I love the graduated bob she gave me today. She takes her time and asks questions, and the price can't be beat. Sure the salon is a little homey, but I go to the stylist for the cut! During my last visit, she put in highlights that looked totally natural since I told her that I'm not into chunky streaks. I'll be back again in two months. read more

I went here for the 2 years I lived in Houston and was never disappointed. I got Amy for my first haircut and loved the bob she did so much that I always made appointments with her. The next few times I went in I got layered cuts, like "the rachael" from season 2 of Friends. My experience with that cut has been that half the time the hairdresser gets it wrong, but Amy always nailed it. She always gave me such great cuts and I actually liked how they looked when they grew out. The prices were also very cheap in my opinion. I'm definitely going to miss this place. read more

Just because this salon is not fancy dont let it fool you! They are wonderful! Monica did a top notch job with my highlights!! I usually pay $140 at a high end place and I got out of there paying less than $60 for a highlight and beautiful blow dry! She was quick and super sweet! read more

Amy is the best colorist and hair cutter for sure. She has been doing my hair for about 5 years already. It is also very affordable not to mention these ladies here are so much fun to be around. definitely recommend this salon to everyone!!! read more

Not knowing any hair salons, but needing color on my hair, I found Hair Lovers. It was close and had good reviews so I called. Helen explained where she was located, since the Yelp address was correct but not the pin. I got an appointment in two days. The salon was clean and Helen looked and recommended the same shade my hair dresser at home told me to ask for. I was very happy with the whole experience. read more

I went in for a blonde ombre. At first Helen told me the blonde would barely show up because of my brownish red hair. She gooped on the dye and then put me under the hair dryer for about 20 min. Parts of my hair turned out white, and yellowish blonde & other parts didnt color at all. The worst of this all is my hair is completely fried!!!!!!!!!!! I have lost so much hair and inches!!! They have a coupon for first time customers and she wouldnt abide by it even though I had never been there before. She's charged me $50 for my over processed hair when I had a coupon $30. Trust me, you get what you pay for!! read more

If I have a bad experience somewhere, I generally keep my negative opinion to myself and do not go back to said place. However, I'm very upset about my first and last appointment at this salon. I'm new to Houston and in October I went to a different salon to get my hair dyed brown. I specifically told the stylist I do not want red. It came out red. Yesterday, I went to Hair Lovers to completely switch it up- I wanted to go blonde. Which I've done before. (I'm a natural brunette). I showed my stylist (Amy) pictures of what I had last year and I wanted to go back. She told me that what I had last year was "too light for me, anyway" and proceeded to show me a picture of a color completely different than what I wanted, and told me that that's how my hair will look when we're done. I asked if we could go lighter because that's what I wanted. She said it would be light at the roots but not the ends because my hair is dry and broken at the ends. Ok, fine. She ended up touching up my roots with the red that I didn't even want in the first place, and added chunky, trashy looking blonde highlights to it. I have never been so displeased with a hair style. I spent $110 here and I definitely should have spent much more else where, that way I could have gotten a decent result. I gave this place two stars because Amy is very sweet & made a lot of conversation with me. I'm going to a different salon in an hour to get my hair how I want it. read more