The owner of Hair Studio 159 is John-Michael and his wife Thuy. When I walked into their salon, I was greeted first by Thuy and then by John-Michael. This is a full service salon from getting a hair cut, to coloring your hair, and they even do continuing education for any hairstylist. The hair cut here is average priced around $15 for men and $40 for women. Let me redefine average... unless you are going to a $2.99 haircut place... this place is very comparable and competitive to Visible Changes, Toni&Guy, Supercuts, and GreatClips. I have been to Visible Changes, in order to get a "master" to cut your hair, you have to make an appointment AND pay top dollars, otherwise you get a random person that may or may not be good. Yes they actually have levels there... the saying goes you get what you pay for. What i like about Hair Studio 159 is that John-MIchael is the master hairstylist himself, he can perform perms, color, highlights, low-lights, keratin treatment, and even extensions. The service and attention that I get here is very personalized. I tell John-M what I want and he doesn't just cut my hair, he talks me through the process, and explains to me why or why not this cut might not work for me. He gives helpful suggestions. I have gotten the keratin treatment done at John-M's salon. Keratin Treatment is used to tame crazy frizzy hair like myself. It tames the hair, gives it strength and keeps it nice and straight. I follow up with the recommended ArgaBeta Oil sold by John-M at his salon. I apply it at the roots after every shower. ArgaBeta Oil contains Argan Oil and BetaCarotene. BetaCarotene is a molecule required to produce Vitamin A, it is found in carrots and when applied to your hair, it will also prevent split-ends. The oil also contains a UV filter. Now I know the term oil will scare a lot of people away but don't be. ArgaBeta oil is so pure, it absorbs completely into your hair, the proof is in the hands. Once the oil has absorb, your hands no longer feels oily. The results are instant. There is no wait time to feel the difference. I was very skeptical of this product until I tried it. I highly suggest that everybody who goes to John-M gets a cut and shampoo so they can experience the oil for themselves. Tell them you read it on YELP and pass the word along. I also got my hair color done there too. John-M uses a brand called Dikson and Chromastics. The colors are beautiful, it makes my hair so soft and silky. I got the highlights put in a few weeks ago. I love it. John-M also keeps a record of all the clients who come in so he can remember what you like and don't like about the haircut so you don't have to stress about it. I highly recommend this place to everyone. He has customers from all over the US who are very devoted to him because the quality of service here as well as how my hair came out...I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

Hair Studio 159 - Hair Salons Near Me - Katy, Texas

I was fooled by the previous review that compared this place to Tony&Guy which where I usually go. To save money I decided to give this place a try. It was a big mistake. By no means this business has the same standards or professionalism as Tony&Guy and my haircut was mediocre at best!!! I'll never get my haircut here again. P.S. When I first walked into this place I thought it was abandoned. Turns out the guy who cut my hair was asleep in the back. How professional is that? read more

Took a chance on this salon and I am so glad I did! Awesome haircut for me, my son and daughter. Getting color done next week. If you want a fancy salon this is not the place, but if you want a great haircut I would make an appt! read more

I have been going to John Michaels for 6 years. He is the only person I allow to come close to my hair!! Every time I go I get tons of compliments on the cut and color. I have refered tons of people to him based on how my hair looks alone! If you are looking for someone who knows hair and can cut your hair for what looks best on you, this is the man for the job. He also sells a hair serum, this serum is a miracle in a bottle. If you want to color your hair and not ruin it, get it done here. read more

I looked and looked for a PHD stylist and finally (after 2 years) found John Michael. I made an appointment for Saturday morning. John Michael was fabulous; he spent 30 minutes just getting to know my hair and my preferences. He made suggestions which were great but was always respectful of what I wanted. I finally have another Helix haircut and it is fabulous. John Michael gave me a wonderful cut, corrected my color, and gave me some helpful information about my hair. I will be going back. I am so happy to have another Helix cut!!!! read more

I was in town visiting friends when I decided that I wanted my hair done. I drove all around Katy until I came across Hair Studio 159. As an African-American female, its very hard to find a good stylist, especially if you are out of town. John-Michael greeted me. I explained I wanted a wash, dry and flat iron. Thuy came out and took me to the back. Thuy did a great job on my hair. She also told me about the product they used called Dikson Argabeta Oil. Thuy thoroughly dried my hair which most people don't accomplish. My hair was completely straightened, soft and smooth. I wasn't sure what I was in for but I was pleasantly surprised. This will be my place to go if I'm ever back in town. Thuy and John-Michael were so nice to this San Diegan. read more

I came here a couple of weeks ago to for a quick trim. The man that is hard of hearing cut my hair, I think his name is John Michael? Anyway, I asked for a trim and to take off no more than one inch. I also asked him not to thin my hair. Not only did he not listen to me, he said "trust me, this is what your hair needs." It was NOT what I wanted and much shorter than I imagined. I hated it! They are also very pushy with products and tried to get me to buy shampoo after I repeatedly said I didn't need any. The final straw was when they charged me a different price from what I was originally told when I walked in. I had no choice but to pay and get out of there quickly. They are SHADY and do a poor job. Lesson learned, I will NEVER ever go back. Beware. read more

I was fortunate to have found John Michael and his Hair Studio 159 when I first moved to Katy in 2003. I have followed him to all three locations and would NEVER trust my hair to anyone else! He has a dry sense of humor that I find refreshing...but most of all his attention to color is second to NONE! When my redhair started getting streaks of white several years ago i went to him . I had always used him for cuts but never color. He recommended BALYAGE and I can honestly tell you to this day NO ONE can tell that I color my hair. That white became a blonde streak..no sign of roots, just a lovely "sun streak" running through my hair. I love the Balyage look as balayage highlights are less systematically placed, you end up with fatter, less symmetrical, more random highlights, resulting in a more casual, beachy finish. His products are expensive - but I would not trust my hair to retail products...been there done that in my younger days. You truly get what you pay for in hair care. THANKS FOR ALWAYS giving me an excellent cut and the Balyage is AWESOME! read more

Unbelievable. The worst hair expiriance i have ever had. I came to the salon because of how good the reviews are but it worst expiriance ever. First, i explained i wanted blonde ombre. Then, i showed him the cut i wanted and it was a long bob. The owner, john said it was too short and the ombre wouldn't look good. So i took his advice and asked him to see a magazine with examples of longer hair cuts. He ignored me, he just told me what he was going to do, and not to worry because he has done this several times. He had me stand up during my hair cut and just gave me a trim basically. Not what i wanted. The entire time he has failed to communicate with me. So then he foiled my head, and left HALF of it out. I asked for ombre. Not ombre highlights. And then, i just sat, i never went in the dryer....he also decided to leave and get burger king for half an hour during my visit! What kind of customer service is that? He came back and didnt wash his hands because i could smell the fast food as he touched my bangs. Not to mention, i was with my friend who he was completely rude to. He said "where are you from?" She replied cananda, his response was "i can tell you are canadian". He also told her she looks way older than her actual age, and that i look younger. In the end he didnt do anything that i asked for because he assured me his way his better. He also said he has had one client after the other today with no breaks and he was out of it ehen i came in. Although, i haven't seen a single soul in here since i got in. I was there for about 2 1/2 hours for him to finish. It was a horrible expiriance and over priced. Never come here. He is completely unprofessional. read more