Apollo Image Enhancement Center

Apollo opened in October 1978 as Apollo Hair Care Center in southwest Houston, near the Arena Towers on the Southwest Freeway. The Houston center was not a franchise of Apollo International Hair Replacement Company. During its early years, Apollo helped develop the Scalp-Lok process and the patented Derma-Vac hair restoration system. The business was sold to the Ventimiglia family in 1996 and restructured under its current name. Apollo also runs a women's division, Astraea Hair Solutions.

The core service is a non-surgical hair system, including the Derma-graph system, which is attached to the scalp with medical-grade adhesives or tapes. Systems are made from European human hair, with lace, skin and monofilament base options. A system costs $1,100 to $1,500, depending on customization, materials and included services. Monthly hair system programs bundle services, maintenance and system replacements into one monthly payment. Systems typically need replacing every two to four months, depending on care, material and activity level, and very active clients are typically advised to come in for maintenance every two to three weeks. Clients are asked to keep their systems out of saunas and steam rooms.

Consultations are free and include a scalp and hair analysis, a review of options and a personalized recommendation. The consultation also covers costs, timelines and the maintenance each option involves. Laser Hair Loss Treatments use cold lasers, which the business says are a Class III cosmetic device cleared for cosmetic use. The business says LHT stopped excessive hair loss in 85% of participants and can increase scalp blood flow by up to 55% and improve hair volume by up to 20%. Apollo also offers the Mediceuticals line of scalp and hair products, which the business says includes FDA-approved Scalp Therapies for common scalp and skin disorders.

The business says its non-surgical hair restoration is guaranteed, though the terms are not stated. Its stated mission is to give men confidence in their appearance through non-surgical hair loss solutions. The salon describes itself as a private and comfortable environment.

Non-surgical solutions are tailored to each client, with costs, timelines and upkeep explained before any option is chosen.

The salon describes its setting as private and comfortable.