Shampu

Best salon experience in Houston. Located in midtown area where I live so I decided to come check it out. Very nice and friendly people. Got a consultation with Kat and appointed with Jennifer Jeon. She did an amazing job on my hair. I love the balayage she did on me so much I dont think i can ever go anywhere else (even the costs are pretty high but well you pay for what you get and consider about the area too). Overall great experience!

Went to Keelan to get my hair styled and colored and I will never let anyone touch my hair! Very informative and knew what he was talking about. Got my long thick dark hair pretty light in the first session, can’t wait to see him for my next! Very chic salon loved the music and décor

I got my hair done here because a good friend of mine suggested for me to get my hair done with Kat and oh I loved everything! it’s been about 2 months now since I got my hair done and I still love it! She actually fixed the damage someone else made to my hair. I’m going back soon to get my hair even lighter, that’s how much I trust Kat. And also the overall customer service is great! I have nothing bad to say about this salon, I just loved everything!

Jennifer Jeon did an amazing job at transforming my hair!
She came as recommendation from a friend, after doing my research I was confident going into my consultation with Jen. She was wonderful from beginning to end. Attentive to my concerns and thoroughly explained what she would do with my hair. I arrived 15 minutes late the day of my appointment, she was understanding and we got started right away. I’m no stranger to this long process so I came prepared with a full phone battery and was relieved to see current magazines! About an hour into the coloring I joined in conversation with some of the staff, Everyone there is so personable and has their own style, I felt like I was casually catching up with my girlfriends. Definitely made the time go by quick. As she was rinsing my hair she gave plenty of tips on how to keep my newly bleached hair healthy and blonde, versus brassy and brittle! In the end my hair felt and looked AMAZING! So silky and the color was PERFECTION! The highlights add the right amount of depth… which was exactly was I was looking for! Never taking a chance on another salon/​stylist again!

I am not one who usually reviews places, but Shampu salon deserves it. Very friendly staff and a very cool atmosphere.
I was a little early for my appointment so owner greeted me as I was waiting for my turn.
I have verrryyyyyy long and thick hair. I’ve had my hair grown out for so long because no one was ever able to cut it right, then I found Shampu salon. Kat cut my hair, she was very sweet, and it was the best haircut I’ve ever had! She understood and knew exactly what I wanted and how to cut it. She really took the time on my hair and it turned out great.
I would recommend Kat or Keelan (owner).
Ive seen pictures of their balayage color work and I will definitely be back!
Very professional and will do a great job!

I’ve been coming to Shampu since they first opened as I came over with Kat from a previous salon. It has been wonderful watching the salon grow and evolve to where they are today. I started my ombré process September 2013 and Kat has been giving my locks her love since then. All of the stylists here do such amazing work with hair and it shows because they are always busy. Make sure you get your appointments in and show your hair some love!

Shampu is hands down the best Salon in Houston. I have nothing but great things to say about it, and after having mishaps with getting my hair done at two previous salons in Houston, I couldn’t be happier to have found this place.
At the two previous salons I wanted an all over blonde and when I left each salon I was at the point of tears because my hair looked extremely brassy and nothing like I wanted it to. I am fully aware that achieving a lighter all over blonde takes time and perhaps 3 – 5 appointments spread out within about 8 weeks of each appointment. With that being said, the two previous appointments left me so disappointed and embarrassed of my hair I was almost about to give up and go back to my natural hair color… Well I am glad I didn’t because Keelan achieved the look I wanted in two appointments. The first appointment he dramatically changed the tone and removed most of the brassiness and after my second appointment my hair is exactly what I have wanted from the start! I constantly get asked who does my hair because not only is my blonde a natural looking blonde, it looks healthy, and because he used Oliplex when he toned it, my hair is healthy and soft. He also is fair in pricing and I have never been overcharged. The rest of the staff are really accommodating and inviting, especially Elizabeth! Thank you Shampu for my fabulous hair. (:

Alora nailed it with my blonde! I usually commute 45 minutes to get to my hair dresser but Shampu is definitely going to be saving me the extra mileage now!

I loveeeee going to kat @ shampu! She is my new go to hairstylist from now on. Its so hard to get an appointment with her because she is super busy. But its worth the wait. Since moving to houston from north carolina i have been going to different hair salons and stylists i cannot find the right one. Ive had so many different people messing up my haircuts and colors. But kat is awesome she knows exactly what im looking for. I came in with a grown out short bob cut from people messing up my hair. Looks like one of those mushroom haircuts. Kat fixed me right up! I can wear it down now i dont have to hide my ugly haircuts anymore. Thanks a lot kat see you soon! I will highly recommend you to all of my friends and family. Definitely will be back

The One Where Sandy saw the Owner Rolled His Eyes at her.
Yeah, that happened, but let me preface: it was pouring rain with high water (you’ve see what our weather has been like lately) and I’ve already anticipated bad traffic so I left an hour before my appointment. I even called the salon and told him that I will be late. They asked how long and I guessed 10 – 15 minutes. Anyway, I arrived a bit later since traffic was horrible.
I almost got refused! Umm… first, I’ve made this hair appointment OVER A MONTH AGO. Second, it’s not like I was being inconsiderate of anyone’s time… the weather was bad and the assistant was like «well, he can only cut your hair and cannot do any color.» Me: «well, I’m not putting on the smock until I can have both hair and color done.» Eventually, I saw her approach the main dude and he rolled his eyes. Yup… what a great start.
So when I finally sat down he makes a comment about «oh, you’re a bit late.» I felt bad… truly, but I was way more irritated than anything because not only do you charge more than the typical salon… I’ve returned here because of your great customer service last time. This time is most likely my last time to come here ever.
My hair wasn’t even done right. Because for the «interest of saving time» per my hair dude… he didn’t do a baylaga like I wanted, but just did something else. Let’s just say, at the end, I wasn’t as impressed with him like I was the first time around. Also… my hair isn’t dyed right because there are grayish colors on the front side. It looks like they didn’t put enough color there so I anticipate it fading soon. Not a fan anymore.

Highly recommend Shampu! Great atmosphere and super chic salon. Must see Jennifer Jeon! I went from virgin hair to bleach to ombré to BLACK to bayalage in less than a year and yes the condition of my hair was pretty bad. Called her a couple weeks ago and told her I wanted ash blonde bayalage. She stressed her concerns for the condition of my hair and told me it will be difficult to achieve because of the black but I wanted to try it anyways. After a few hours she exceeded my expectations! The color was beautiful and it perfectly blend with my base. I love it and will be returning!

I came to this salon for the first time today (other than for a consultation last week) to get balayage style highlights.
While I ended up with a look I was satisfied with, the experience overall was not a positive one for me and I don’t plan on returning.
I showed my stylist 5 photos as examples of what I wanted and pointed out specifically what I liked and disliked about each picture (color, placement, etc) both at the consultation and again at my appointment.
There was a misunderstanding of what I wanted and my hair was lightened from root to tip all over instead of the natural faded and sunkissed look I was going for. I politely expressed my concern to my stylist.
Her response was that I didn’t communicate what I wanted well enough. I’ve never had my hair colored before, so perhaps that was the case. Either way, I understand miscommunications happen, so that wasn’t my issue. My problem was how the situation was handled thereafter.
She suggested we add some of my natural brown color back onto the roots but after trying this, it still wasn’t at all what I wanted.
My stylist wanted me to come back another day to fix it as it would take another 45 minutes to get it how I wanted (it was about 4:30 pm by this time, nearing the end of the work day). I told her it was very difficult for me to get away from work and I had taken a half day of vacation for this appointment, so coming back wasn’t an option for me. Furthermore, I strongly disliked my hair and did not feel comfortable leaving with it looking how it did.
She agreed to go ahead and try once again to correct the color. This time, it was much closer to what I had requested. She quickly blow dried my hair but didn’t curl it as we had discussed I would have liked earlier.
So as I said above, I ended up with a result that I was satisfied with. My stylist did take the time to get my hair how I wanted, though somewhat grudgingly. I just felt like a huge inconvenience and felt blamed for the mishap, which was awkward.

Make a consult appointment before actually getting your hair done.

I was in desperate need of a fringe cut and it was passed 7:30pm. I was in a frenzy looking for a salon that would be open and also skilled enough to cater to my wants and needs. I called Shampu and spoke to a gentleman named Keelan (sp?) he informed me that although they usually don’t do ONLY fringe cuts, he’d make an exception. When I got there, he showed me to my seat and the magic began. Within 5 minutes my bangs were cut and styled impeccably. Thanks Keelan and Shampu Salon, y’all are lifesavers.

Wonderful environment, true 21^st Century Hair Salon. Very chic, clean and positive energy. Go see Lauren for color. She is amazing, in fact, her color can change your life!

You simply can’t beat the location and environment at Shampū. The stylists are all extremely attentive, dedicated and strive to be the best in the industry.
I go in the salon one way, and walk out feeling and looking like a billion dollars !
Thanks guys for being the best stylists in Houston, Midtown really wouldn’t be the same without the Shampū crew.
I am thoroughly satisfied with my stylist Keelan, not to mention the great jams that are always playing in the salon.

I got my hair cut, colored, and partial highlights and paid $ 270. I couldn’t even see the highlights and the haircut was uneven. He cut several other people’s hair while I sat with color on my hair and I think he forgot and left the toner on too long. I can’t believe how much I paid for such a bad hair cut and color. When they called me yesterday to confirm my next appointment, I told her I want to cancel because I was so unhappy with my last service and she didn’t even bother to address it, she just said, «ok, I’ll show you as cancelled, thanks». Awful service by the stylist and the receptionist. What a waste of money. Don’t go here!

Upon moving to Houston, finding a new hairstylist was one of the most challenging tasks. After reading reviews and checking prices online for Shampu, I made an appointment for partial highlights. The initial experience was fine, nothing outstanding, but with such a convenient location, I was fine.
At checkout the price was unusually high. I have baby fine hair and am usually charged near the bottom of the scale at salons in Austin, Dallas, D.C., and Philadelphia. A few weeks later, I called to question the price without explaining the situation and they quoted me $ 125 for the same stylist I had paid $ 140. So, they take advantage of people.
Additionally, the highlights left a significant amount of my roots, which is extremely frustrating as it looks like there is already a month of new growth. When I called the salon to express my dissatisfaction, the owner said that this was because no one gets traditional highlights anymore, so the stylist was probably going for balayage. Annoying, and not accurate.
Basically, just watch out for shady pricing and inexperience.

Came to Shampu during my lunch and had an appointment with Kat!
This salon has a great location and is extremely nice inside. I had a great experience and am so sad to be leaving the area! I would actually fly in just to get my haircut done here again.
I have very long hair and am picky about my haircuts. This time though, I wanted something different. I researched for places all around Houston and even went on their Instagram profile to check things out. Made my appointment for the day of by placing myself on the cancellation list!
Kat was attentive to my needs and I showed her pictures of what I was thinking of. The result came out better than expected! She spent extra time to thin out my hair (I have A LOT of it) and ensure that everything was straight. I definitely recommend booking any hair artist here as they have a great reputation among my friends. Also my haircut was not as expensive as I had expected for all the time that went into the detailing. Thank you Kat!

My favorite salon in the entire world!!! I fly into Houston once every 2 months just to get touch ups at this salon! My hair stylist Kat is AMAZING!!! I always leave feeling beautiful and rejuvenated!!! You all should follow her on Instagram as well! Get caught up with the newest trends in hair, cuts, & coloring.
I’ve found my lifetime hair stylist & colorist! Her work speaks for itself.