Gorgeous Strands

Gorgeous Strands is a natural hair salon and natural hair products business at Suite 218 on Dairy Ashford Road, operated by Gorgeous Strands, LLC. The salon focuses on Type 3 and Type 4 curls, from loose coils to tight kinks. According to the salon, it has more than 27 years of experience, and it describes itself as one of the best curly hair salons in Houston, citing over 2,000 five-star reviews.

The product line was created and first used in the salon in 2018, and retail sales began in 2019 both in the salon and online. The products are small-batch and handcrafted, and are free of phthalates, PEGs, dyes, parabens, sulfates, mineral oils and silicones. Some are labeled vegan friendly, with ingredients listed on each product and online. The salon states they are safe for use on children. They are sold through Walmart.com, and Houston-area clients can pick them up at the salon. Product inquiries go to info@gorgeousstrands.shop, and the retail line is at +1 (832) 875-2833. The Mango Butter Curl Jellie, a wash and go gel that the salon says suits 4C hair, starts at $21.95 USD.

Visits begin with an assessment of hair texture and health and a conversation about styling goals. The salon builds personalized care plans around each client's hair condition, goals and lifestyle, and welcomes clients at every stage of their natural hair journey. Treatments take an average of 1.5 to 3 hours. According to the salon, most curly hair treatments range from $75 to $150 depending on the service, and it recommends a salon treatment every 4 to 6 weeks. Combination packages pair a wash and treatment with a twist style in one visit.

Each client's hair texture and health are assessed and their styling goals are discussed, with product and home routine recommendations to follow. Care plans are fitted to each client's hair condition, goals and lifestyle.