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Medusa Hair Alchemist
Medusa Hair Alchemist

Medusa Hair Alchemist

Hair salon in Houston, TX

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The salon was designed by Sharon Larsen with the aim of a relaxed, unpretentious space. It sits in Woodland Heights with parking in front on Houston Avenue, on Oleander beside the building, and across the street on Bayland, and it is less than a minute from Interstate 45 and I-10. The salon describes itself as a calming place for pampering and self-care, and amenities include charging cables, aromatherapy, a beverage selection, a snack bar and Wi-Fi.

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About

The salon was designed by Sharon Larsen with the aim of a relaxed, unpretentious space. It sits in Woodland Heights with parking in front on Houston Avenue, on Oleander beside the building, and across the street on Bayland, and it is less than a minute from Interstate 45 and I-10. The salon describes itself as a calming place for pampering and self-care, and amenities include charging cables, aromatherapy, a beverage selection, a snack bar and Wi-Fi.

Every appointment starts with a consultation, even for longtime clients. New clients complete a text consultation before booking and fill out a new client request form, and the salon responds within 24 business hours. Clients not seen in 12 months are treated as new and reconnect about their hair goals. Color robes are provided for color appointments, and clients are asked to wash their hair the day before a color visit rather than arrive with it freshly washed and wet.

Blonding is central to the menu. Signature blonding starts at $375 and includes a full consultation, a bond builder, a customized toning gloss, a luxury shampoo and a blowout, with the final cost depending on the technique and product needed. Customized blonding is listed at the same starting price. Lowlights start at $50, tone glossing at $75 and toner service at $75. Modern Gray Coverage starts at $185 and is a root retouch with a luxury shampoo and blowout, without foils or blonding; the salon says its color line covers grays in one-third the time of traditional color. The signature hairline highlight, starting at $205, is a mini refresh of face-framing and nape highlights for existing clients on a six to eight week upkeep. Customized haircuts are $100 and include a consultation, a styling demonstration, a luxury shampoo and a blowout. Blowouts start at $75, and a flat iron add-on costs $35.

Treatments can be added to a visit. K-18 molecular repair costs $50 and can be added to lightening. The luxe hydrate and repair treatment costs $50, with an express version without steam or eye mask at $35. The Alchemic scalp treatment costs $50 and includes an enzyme scalp exfoliation, a CBD scalp masque, a head massage, Davines OI shine treatment, aromatherapy and steam, and it can be combined with the luxe treatment for $90. Metal Detox is a three-part pre and post color service for mineral buildup from hard water, chlorine and free radicals, priced at $50. Retail includes self-care brands for hair care, skin care, bath products and perfume oils. Listed prices are starting prices and can vary by time of day, technique and product.

Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, and there are no weekend or after-5pm appointments. VIP appointments held when the salon is usually closed are available by request at 40% higher pricing. Online booking is not offered; appointments are made and changed by text message only. A credit card must be held on file to schedule. Cancellations need 48 hours notice, with a 25% fee on reserved services for shorter notice and 50% inside 24 hours. No-shows are charged 90% of the reserved amount. Arriving more than 15 minutes late may mean rescheduling and the day-of fee, and services may be shortened without a price change. Haircut-only clients and clipper cuts are not accepted. Refunds are not offered on services, though slight adjustments may be considered if the client texts within 5 days. Hair care products can be exchanged within 30 days with a receipt, and non-hair items can be returned unopened or unused within 30 days. All major credit cards are accepted.

Each visit begins with a consultation, and the salon uses text consultations to get new clients ready before booking.

The salon describes its space as relaxed and unpretentious, and as a calming oasis for pampering.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Extra add-ons to a visit, including color by the ounce, scalp and repair treatments, tipped ends and root or gray coverage.

  • Extra color per 1 oz $25
  • Alchemic scalp treatment $50
  • K-18 Molecular repair treatment $50
  • Luxe hydrate and repair treatment $50
  • Metal Detox treatment $50
  • Tipped out ends $50+
  • Root shadow, melt or gray cover $85+
  • 100% gray coverage root add-on $90+
  • Price per extra 1 oz. color needed $25/unit
  • Flat iron add on $35
  • Luxe hydrate and repair treatments $50
  • Blowouts $75+
  • Root shadow/melt/Gray Cover $85+

Lowlights, tone glossing, Modern Gray Coverage, the signature hairline highlight and signature blonding.

  • Lowlights $50+
  • Tone glossing service $75+
  • Modern Gray Coverage $185+
  • Signature hairline highlight $205+
  • Signature blonding services $375+

Blonding planned around a consultation and the technique and product each client needs, starting at $375.

  • Customized Blonding services $375+

A customized haircut that includes a consultation, a styling demonstration, a shampoo and a blowout.

  • Customized Haircut $100

A 30-minute consultation for Halo Couture Hair Extensions to try lengths and match color.

  • Halo extension consultation $50

Blowouts and flat iron smoothing for finished, sleek styling.

  • Blowout $75+
  • Toner service $75+

Photos

  • Salon interior with styling chair, patterned wallpaper and product shelves
  • Back view of long platinum blonde balayage waves
  • Back view of caramel balayage highlights on medium hair
  • Back view of long honey blonde highlights with waves
  • Brunette hair with caramel highlights, client wearing Medusa cape
  • Long blonde balayage with soft waves, back view
  • Brunette balayage with golden ends, back view
  • Bronde highlights on shoulder-length hair
  • Shampoo bowl area with product shelves
  • Styling station with floral wallpaper and styling chair
  • Styling chair and mirror beside patterned wall
  • Blonde hair with waves, back view

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • Signature blonding with a customized toning gloss and bond builder, priced by technique and product
  • Modern Gray Coverage using a color line the salon says covers grays in one-third the time
  • Halo Couture Hair Extensions consultation, 30 minutes, with length trying and color matching
  • Metal Detox pre and post color service for buildup from hard water and chlorine
  • Alchemic scalp treatment with enzyme exfoliation, CBD scalp masque and Davines OI shine
  • Text-only booking and changes, with a consultation before every appointment
Good for
  • blonding clients
  • brunettes moving toward lighter color
  • gray coverage and grow-out camouflage
  • existing clients keeping up a hairline highlight
  • clients considering Halo extensions
  • clients who want a blowout or customized cut
  • clients who prefer booking by text
Treats
  • gray coverage
  • grow-out camouflage
  • mineral buildup from hard water
  • chlorine buildup
  • hair that has been lightened
  • scalp care
Techniques
  • blonding
  • dimensional brunette color
  • customized color
  • lowlights
  • tone glossing
  • toner service
  • root shadow, melt or gray cover
  • signature hairline highlight
  • tipped out ends
  • bond builder

Products & treatments

  • K-18
  • Davines OI
  • Halo Couture Hair Extensions
  • self-care brands for hair care, skin care, bath and perfume oils

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