Salon Stefano

Just arrived in Houston after a very stressful move. So happy to find Stefano on Unilocal.Charming salon, warm and welcoming, wonderful color and cut, exactly what I wanted. Thank you Stefano for making me feel myself again and for all the great tips for a newcomer to Houston.

I was referred here by a friend who always has wonderful hair and was not disappointed. Other reviewers’ comments that Stefano «knows hair» sound a bit cheesy but really are accurate. Before he cuts your hair, he stops and really looks at it from all angles and decides what’s best for your face. I come in and let him do whatever he thinks is best and am always very pleased. He’s easy to talk to, has a lovely shop, and doesn’t push products. It is undoubtedly expensive, but… you’re worth it.

Well… Couldn’t convince him to move to NY so I had to move back to Houston. It was too much to pay for the flights and the hair lol. Stefano and Melissa do an amazing job! I have had my hair colored and highlighted by both and it has never turned out bad. In fact, just had my hair colored by Melissa recently and am getting compliments everywhere I go. Not to mention the friendly atmosphere and a glass of prosecco to go with the haircut :)

I have been going to Stefano for about 15 years, since I was 12 years old. Not only do I love him to pieces, but his work speaks for itself. Cut, color, or style– always fantastic. He knows hair and I trust him completely.

I was looking for a new ‘do and stumbled upon Salon Stefano. Unilocal Fairy Farrah has reviewed him not once, twice, but THREE times, and her hair always looks perfect, so I knew Stefano was going to be legit.
It took about a month to get me on the schedule — Stefano is usually booked 2 – 3 weeks out, and in the days leading up to my cut, I was so nervous about trying someone new that I almost canceled. I’m so glad I didn’t!
It had been about 6 months since I cut my hair, and I mentioned I was growing it out so I could pull it into a side braid (LOL). That side braid never happened because I fail miserably in the hairstyling skills department, but Stefano showed me how easily it is to achieve that side braid. Nevertheless, I had him chop it off.
I showed Stefano a picture of the long layers I wanted. We talked about how I usually wear my hair, and I let him decide how to best cut it. In 35 minutes, he washed, cut, and blowdried my hair into the most beautiful ‘do I have ever seen happen to my head. He blowdried it out and gave it volume but kept it sleek. I even took a selfie, and I don’t take selfies.
Whenever I hear of people moving away and flying back just to get their hair cut, I always think they are a bit insane mostly because I’ve never found anyone THAT good. I have FINALLY found him! Stefano… you are amazing!

I’ve been going here for years. Stefano is the best. ’nuff said!

Fantastic salon. Stefano always makes me look my best. He knows my hair and my maintenance ability and designs a look that fits both best. He is truly an artist.

I’ll start with the good:
Stephano himself is very pleasant and a pleasure to talk to. I really enjoyed meeting him. The salon has a very cozy feel and is in a great location with convenient parking.
The bad: I paid a lot of money for highlights that ended up looking like I had not done my roots for months.
I went in with honey blonde highlights on my brunette hair, my roots had grown out. I asked Stephano to give me red/​copper highlights. He asked me whether I wanted him to cover my old highlights or not and I told him he could do whatever he though would look better. He did not cover the old ones and gave me dark copper highlights that were barely lighter that my background hair, so my roots ended up with barely noticeable contrast and my ends were still honey blonde. I have to say I was very disappointed. I’m sure he’s great, based on the other reviews, but it just did not work out for me.

I love Salon Stefano! First of all, I love Stefano! He is so kind and funny and he truly cares about his clients and their needs. His coloring skills are amazing and he always cuts my hair the way I like it. He is the only hair dresser I have had that has told me that getting highlights over and over on the whole length of your hair is extremely damaging. Instead, he just puts highlights on the roots to touch them up so as not to further damage the ends. I get so many compliments after coming from him. The salon is inside a house, so there are usually only one or two clients there at a time. You know that you are getting the attention that you deserve.

I just moved to Houston and needed to find a new salon. I looked on Unilocal and Salon Stefano looked awesome. I am not sure what happened on my visit. The salon is very nice and Stefano is very pleasant, however I spent a ton of money for what ended up looking that Supercuts highlights. He did a great job cutting my hair, but long layers is hard to mess up (and for $ 80 nothing special). However, for the very expensive highlights he barely consulted with me and then put a few weirdly placed highlights in my hair. I hated it right away — my old highlights were a different color and my old stylist did a combo of highlights– lowlights. So, the grow out was very obvious and then I just had these (slightly green tinted) highlights that looked sooooo obvious. Probably the worst hair color I have ever had. I waited 6 months to post on Unilocal.I was really unhappy. Maybe he just had a bad day.

I’ve been going to Stefano for some years now and he takes great care of my hair. It always looks great. The color and cut are exactly what I want. The environment is very friendly and comfortable. I would highly recommend this salon to anyone.

I suffered from a chemical burn from this salon. While I didn’t have a reaction to the hair color itself, Stefano told the girl who rinsed my hair to clean me up. To be honest, I didn’t even see any color that got on my skin and if there was any, it was a small amount and certainly could have been wiped off with a tissue or soap & water. I later found out (upon calling the salon) that the girl used Clean Touch on my face even in areas where I didn’t have any color. Well Clean Touch contains ammonia, the same stuff you used to clean your house and is very toxic. Ammonium hydroxide is not something anyone should be putting on their skin and I’m livid that they used such a product on me without asking me first and without telling me what they’d be using. When you have your head back in the sink, you have no idea what they’re using on your head/​skin. I assumed they used water to rinse the color and maybe a conditioner.
When I called the salon (after I woke up with huge red patches all over the left side of my forehead and left side of my face — patches that turned into a flat pink/​red and later purple burn), Stefano advised me to take Benadryl. The Benadryl did nothing to help my reaction because it was not an allergic reaction but rather a chemical burn from the ammonia.

I have been going to Stefano for 10+ years. I often get compliments on my hair color and style. I color my hair often yet it looks great and not color treated. Stefano is the best!!!

Ok, now that I’ve been coming here for almost a year, I feel it’s fair to review.
I came here post-​Brazilian Blowout (note: do not get one) and post-​Aveda products-​styled hair. My hair was dry, damaged, and sad. Stefano fixed my highlights and made my hair look and feel healthy again!
After coming to him for highlights for a while, I decided to go back to natural with my dark brown hair. He did a great job with the color and the cut, leaving it long but manageable. I love it!
After every visit I’ve received a bunch of compliments. Stefano cares about his clients and their hair, isn’t pushy with products or treatments, and will explain what he’s using and why (and why he’s not using certain products). He refuses to carry the Brazilian Blowout at his salon due to the formaldehyde, which to me shows he’s conscious of what he’s buying and using on his clients.
I’d definitely recommend this salon if you’re looking for a hair stylist who does a great job with a variety of types of hair and who’s very friendly!

Wow. This is the first haircut in my life that I love! Jammy just cut my hair a few hours ago, so I’ll be sure to update in a day or so, once I’ve lived with it. But honestly, I love it! I went in for a consultation, at an absolute loss as to what to do with my hair (confession: I can’t even figure out what my face shape is). Luckily, Jammy had a couple of reschedules today, and was able to advise and make the cut.
I thought I had an idea about what I wanted — the Aggie Deyn cut with the longish bangs. He advised against it, based on my hairline at the nape of my neck. No one’s ever studied my nape before. The cut he suggested was the cut I was dead set against: a bob. But Jammy said when layered, it would create movement & body. I went with it — after all, he’s the expert, right? I asked about bangs — I’ve always had them (aside from extended periods between salon visits), and I feel like my forehead is, well, less than petite. He said no, it would go against the natural pattern of my hair growth. So off we went.
My hair is difficult, to say the least. It is really, really fine. Like the texture of a Nordic baby’s hair. Wispy. But there is a ton of it. Some of it is straight, some is wavy, some would be curly if it had enough muscle to maintain it’s own form. I’ve never had a good experience with a razor. Until today.
The cut is perfect! It has somehow changed the shape of may face. I still have my cheekbones, but my jaw looks softer. The second thing my husband said after the obvious «You got your hair cut» was «It makes you look younger». That alone is worth 5 stars!

Ok, I admit I don’t get my hair cut as (healthily) often as I should. In fact, I probably get it cut once every (gasp) 6 months! This wouldn’t be too bad of a problem but I blow dry and flat iron my hair daily. You can imagine the insane amount of split ends I have.
I purchased a Hot on Unilocal deal after seeing our beautiful CM Farrah’s locks. I hadn’t colored my hair in over 4 years and was a little worried about getting it colored since I wash it frequently and thought I’d end up with azn colored highlights.
And since I only get my haircut 2ish times a year, I always feel a sense of obligation to cut off a ton of hair because 1) it’s gotten REALLY unhealthy, and 2) to get my money’s worth. Because of these 2 factors, I’ve never really been able to grow my hair that long. The hair gets so gross and unhealthy since I haven’t cut it in awhile and looks terrible long since it’s in poor shape.
I asked Stefano if it was possible for me to ever have long hair that looks good. I don’t have the pin straight typical Asian hair. My hair has a slight wave in it and that’s why I always feel like I need to flat iron it because it looks nappy otherwise. Stefano said to trust him and he would give it shape.
A highlight treatment and haircut later, I’m very happy with my results! Stefano gave me a subtle highlight color that reflects nicely in the light. He also gave my long hair layers and shape and for the first time in my life, I feel like my hair looks good long! In fact, with it’s great shape, I can actually air dry it and there is no more need to use all the heat treatment as much anymore! Best of all, his service was efficient and quick but he also managed to hold a nice conversation with you.
I definitely recommend Stefano if you’re looking for a great hairstylist. The only downside is he is a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for.

You get what you pay for.
Well, most of the time. There are costly mistakes, but IMO, I have never had a good, cheap, haircut.
I am picky with my hair. Heck, I’m picky, period. In my 2.5 years here in Houston, I have not settled on one salon. Cut Loose is close, but well… Salon Stefano might just take the cake :)
I was feeling super crummy and needed a huge pick-​me-​up. Well, I thought, why not pretty myself up, get myself pampered? I wasn’t even in the mood to shop, and trust me, that’s huge! So I looked on Unilocal and looked at Salon 31, Dot Dot, Shine in the Heights, and Salon Stefano. I really wanted to see Dot Dot and their super green practices, but I called twice and no one answered the phone. Studio 31– the number 31 adds to a 4 (like an inverse 13) and 4 is unlucky to my Chinese self, and if not me, then my über superstitious mom will never let me hear the end of it. Shine in the Heights is practically a bike ride away from my house, but most reviews raved about color, and the friend I know who goes to Shine in the Heights I’m not too impressed with (haircut). So I somehow settled on Salon Stefano. It helps that Stefano is Swiss, and I must say from experience, Europeans cut hair VERY well. If he has a partner in there, doesn’t matter, that partner went through his discernment, too. So I called for a last-​minute appointment and whaddya know, they were able to squeeze me for an appointment in an hour. It was so long I didn’t know how to ask for one. Fortunately, they figured it out and I got scheduled with Jammey (pronounced «Jaymee»).
The salon’s right off Alabama going Northwest; turn right on Roseland at the corner of Sul Ross and you’re there! A friend lives on Roseland, too, so I thought that was fortituous, and my recently-​found favorite aesthetician has her place on Sul Ross, so hello, even better! Well, I get inside the old house-​turned salon and am warmly greeted by Jammey. He sat me down, looked at my hair, asked me how I style/​not style it and off we went. I asked for no-​razor because of my fine-​but-​thick hair and he honored that, which I’m grateful for. He did say, though, that he and Stefano toss their razors after 2 cuts, so the razors stay fresh: all my razor horror-​cuts might have been from blunt razors, he said. He also has this promo (for now) that he advertises to first-​timers: for a cut, blowdry and light highlights, it’s $ 99 (versus possibly $ 135 – 165). I wanted some oomph, and I said, why not. He got the weight off my hair and gave back the bounce and some shine, with the highlights and this product. I asked for low-​maintenance and I got that and more. He is efficient and professional but still very nice. I appreciate that service. Like I told him, I will pay for service if it’s good. With the great service and great people at Salon Stefano, you get the what you pay for, which I am only to happy to do. I will definitely be back!

I live in Tulsa, Oklahoma but work in Houston most of the time. As such, I have occasionally have a need for some hair color and a nice new style. I have tried two other salons in Houston and I have found the perfect place and stylist, and I want to tell you about it.
Jamey Kidd works at Salon Stefano. The first thing I noticed about his customer focus was his easy smile, attention to detail (and yes, that glass of wine that is always waiting for me). This past week was my fourth visit to see Jamey. He comes from parents that were hair stylists (it’s in his blood). His professionalism and knowledge has enabled me to look years younger, gradually so I don’t make a «stark» appearance at the office. As I have gotten to know him, I can tell you he is an awesome person and if Unilocal would allow 6 Stars, he would get them.
I highly recommend Salon Stefano and Jayme Kidd. Regards, Dave

Dear Stefano,
Thank you, thank you, thank you for squeezing me in for a last-​minute appointment. I needed a serious cut, color and style right before a work trip, and you saved my life, er, my locks.
Love,
The Unilocal Fairy
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I dunno how he does it, but Stefano knows his hair. He some how managed to touch up my roots, throw in some low lights and then fix the fading of my my ends all in one sitting — and fast. The only bad thing? My hair looked so darn good, I couldn’t schedule in a workout that day. Can’t mess up this blowout, ya know. But I’ll live. And this awesome cut has gotten me non-​stop compliments all week from friends, family and even random strangers. Ah, life is tough.
So call and book your appointment asap — but not when I’m trying to get in. I still want them to be able to schedule *me*. And if you can’t get an appointment with Stefano, he’s hired on a new mane man (pun intended), Jammey, who’s building a *very* happy client list.

After Farrah’s rave reviews of Vaishali, I decided to head over to Salon Stefano to give her a try… I was duly impressed the first time around!
She really took the time to make sure I was satisfied with the results and it was a very quick, fairly painless experience. I thought it looked great! I was definitely hooked. and I definitely prefer threading to waxing!
However, I’m giving four stars because I’d have to say the second time I went to get the brows and lip done, I wasn’t quite as impressed… It seemed like Vaishali was a bit rushed and I actually went all the way to my car and saw that there were still some hairs left in places where they shouldn’t be… But the receptionist and Vaishali were super cool about it, and ushered me right back in to get it all fixed up. :)
So I’ll definitely be back for another shot!