cutLoose

I almost never post reviews but my experience here was so great that I had to share! I’ve been trying different hair salons and stylists around Houston ever since I moved here 3 years ago and until now have never found somewhere I was excited to go back to. I decided to try cutLoose after a recommendation from a friend and was pleasantly surprised when they were able to get me in the very next day with no hassle. Such a difference from places that always seem to be booked for weeks! When I sat down with Gabby I went through my usual explanation that I was looking for a simple low-​maintenance cut that I could style without blow-​drying because in the middle of a Houston summer the last thing I want to do it point a stream of hot air at my head every morning. I get that this is harder than it sounds to achieve but I’ve gone through at least half a dozen stylists with a similar request and they all smile and nod and then give me the exact same haircut and insist that I really just need to blow-​dry and round-​brush it to look really good, the exact opposite that I was looking for. Gabby was WONDERFUL! She actually took the time to pay attention to my hair texture and suggest a cut and style that was what I was looking for and went through different options for air-​dry or blow-​dry styling and gave me samples of products to try. In the end, my hair turned out great and I’ve been letting it air-​dry every day for the past week and it always looks great, something I have NEVER been able to do. I loved my experience and will definitely be back!
Also, I appreciated that for a place that seems to make a lot of its business in hair coloring, they never tried to sell additional color/​highlights/​etc to me. That’s another pet peeve of mine from other places, they always end up suggesting color or highlight options even though I always tell them up front that I’ve never once colored my hair and never will.

I have been to just about every salon in Houston and Chad at cutloose is by far the best! He got me in super quick and gave me the best hair cut I have seriously ever had. I’m not usually a snob about my hair cuts but I will for sure not go anywhere else in Houston! I would highly recommend him to any of my friends and family! Super friendly, highly experienced and knowledgeable about the latest and greatest in hair trends for men and women! I promise you won’t be disappointed, Chad does incredible work and will make you look and feel beautiful!

I got my hair cut by Jon Chao in March and I could not be happier! I have long thick wavy hair that would spend most of its time in a bun before my haircut. Jon listens to all your hair needs and takes the time to explain the reason why you’re experiencing those problems, how he can fix them, and tips for haircare. So if you’re just looking for a quick in and out haircut, this might not be for you. He cut my hair dry which I absolutely loved because that way he saw how my hair naturally fell. You know you got a great haircut when you can just wash your hair, let it air dry, and it still looks great! It wasn’t a cheap haircut but for the quality of service, I didn’t hesitate to splurge, plus it still looks just as amazing after 2 months. He has changed my hair game forever and I’m beyond thankful.

Had a great experience with Jessi this morning. She had excellent attention to detail, and took the time to make sure that not a hair was out of place before she was done. I struggle to find a stylist who «gets» my short pixie and fine hair, but she totally did. She asked all the right questions, checked in as she went along, and left me with a cut that I really love. And at only $ 55 plus tip, you definitely can’t beat that. Check her out.

I had such high hopes for this hair salon but the experience I had with my hair stylist left me scratching my head. When I first sat down my stylist told me that she only cuts hair dry, which I found odd as all of my other experiences at other salons have started with them washing my hair. She also told me that she cuts hair parted in the middle even though I told her that I only keep my hair parted to the side. She was nice enough, but after an hour of cutting I was left with a choppy mess of hair. When she parted my hair back to my normal part, one side was an inch longer than the other. When I mentioned it to her she said it was like that because she cuts with a part in the middle. I told her again that I never part it in the middle so she quickly matched the sides. I also told her that I wanted long layers and my hair cut was only one length. I paid $ 60 for a haircut that I could have done.
I’m hoping that my next experience at cutLoose with another stylist will end with a better experience.

Jodie has been coloring and cutting my hair for several years now, I followed her to Cutloose from her previous salon. She has taken me through shades of blonde, brown, and every ombré in between, and truly cares that you love your look! She takes time to make sure it’s styled so you can walk out the door into whatever your days plans are. I get so many compliments on my cut and color… it’s insane.
I love that CutLoose isn’t a cookie cutter salon… you feel relaxed and its not some stuffy and buttoned up place.

Read ALL the great reviews, but I got a bad haircut. I WONT be going back, not even for the «FREE» fix it job… you just lost a good customer…

I called here after work on a whim and was able to get in the same day. I’m new to the area and HATE the process of finding my regular person to cut my hair. I usually end up pretty disappointed since my hair isn’t exactly the easiest to cut (it’s really thick!). I was well overdue for a haircut and just took the open spot with a junior stylist ($ 55 rate). I found cutloose because they use bumble and bumble products exclusively and they aren’t too far from where I live.
I ended up getting Jesse and she really took care of me. I felt like she took her time and once she started chopping away at my hair you could tell she was in the zone. I didn’t like that she used a blade to cut my hair but I let her since that’s what she chose and I usually like to let professionals use their creative freedom since it’s their job. I actually really like my cut. She did exactly what I asked for and more. I’d probably come back to Jesse but request for her not to use the blade on my hair next time.

This place is amazing from the people, location, to the haircut! Very friendly atmosphere and you can just feel the sense a family these stylists have– they do everything to make you feel at home and at ease!
Got my hair cut by Roe Leal and he did a fantastic job– I made the horrible mistake of going back to my previous stylist because of convenience at a certain master place and I will not make that mistake again. If you care about quality and care, he’s the stylist to see!
Don’t just take my word for it, go see for yourself and tell him Serg sent you!

I’m so glad I found this place! Ever since I moved to the area I’ve been trying out different hair salons to find «the one» and I finally did with Roe! BTW, I’m a guy.
I’ve had Roe do my hair about 4 times already but held off on writing a review because 1) I’m lazy and 2) I wanted to make sure it wasn’t a fluke. So here’s my collective review.
My experience at Cutloose:
Everyone at Cutloose is super chill and nice. They’re all friendly and make you feel welcome while you wait. If you need to take the edge off a bit, just ask for a glass of wine. Totally complimentary! The place does not feel like a hair salon to me, but that’s a good thing. The best way I can describe it is like getting your hair done at your best friends house.
My experience w/​Roe:
The place is great and all, but it’s Roe that really sells this place to me. First time I was there he was super friendly, we joked around a lot, and when it was time for the cut he was really attentive of what I wanted. We discussed different styles, future cuts, and maintenance. I really felt that he was attentive to my needs and I learned a few things from him that day. I was sold! After my initial cut I went back to him asking for a blueish color for my hair. Again, we had a consultation and he made me aware of all the upkeep that goes into maintaining color but by the end I knew he was the right guy for it. My hair came out amazing! More than I could’ve hoped for =) I found the one!
My advice:
If you’re thinking of trying something new w/​your hair call Roe for a consultation. He will make you feel at ease and won’t try to shove product down your throat. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!

I’ve been loyally coming here for 3+ years, and would never dream of going anywhere else. Roe L. has done a fabulous job on my hair every single time — which has involved two or three different styles I’ve tried out over the years, and several instances of getting highlights. They offer you wine (or water, in my case!) while you wait for your appointment time, and the atmosphere is always very chill and friendly. Would absolutely recommend trying this place out, especially if you can get in to see Roe!

Love this salon. I followed Gabby here. She is a great stylist and I really enjoy chatting with her. They have the best shampoo bowls. You can lay completely back in the chair so there is no neck pain at all! They sell bumble and bumble products. In a cute area in montrose with lots of others shops to explore.

I booked my appt the day ahead. Needed to get my hair colored. Tried SalonTrose but they were booked up. Luckily there was room at Cut Loose. They had me setup with a midlevel stylist, MaryLou. She was pleasant.
I got there early and informed them I needed to be done in 2 hours. For an all over color service, they told me it should only take 1 hr and 15 min.
The appt ran over to 2 hrs. They had an issue coloring my roots…
I appreciate the thorough job they did but was annoyed how they over promised the timing to me twice and still ran over.

My hair was getting super long and unmanageable so I knew it was time to get it cut. But coming off 2 bad haircuts in Houston, I was afraid. I combed through the depths of Unilocal hair reviews looking for keywords like curly, wavy, thick, frizzy, etc. and it led me to Jon at Cutloose. He is not available for online booking so you’ll have to call to make an appointment.
On the day of my appointment, Jon asked a lot of questions and carefully assessed my hair. As I mentioned, my hair is wavy/​borderline curly and super thick. 90% of my time I throw it up in a bun and 10% of the time I blow dry and flat iron. There are stylists who help you achieve the hair you wish you had, and those who encourage you to work with what you’ve got. Jon is definitely in the latter camp. I’m in the bring on the chemicals camp. That said, he really knows what he is doing. I’ve never had a cut like this before and it works really well for curly hair. The basic premise being that hair needs space to curl and I have too much hair so there isn’t enough room. While most hairdressers have cut only the ends or used thinning scissors, Jon took his scissors and cut sections from various layers to create room without looking choppy. While I still don’t wear my hair curly, it’s so easy to care for and takes way less time to straighten.
Jon has been in the business a long time and has a lot of knowledge that he wants to share with you which is great, but he also talked so much that I was there for 2 hours and only left because I was going to be late to an event, but he wasn’t done. My hair was literally sopping wet. My favorite part of the salon experience is leaving with perfectly styled hair, so that was a big disappointment. But overall a good cut at a reasonable price.

Not your typical ritzy salon that looks sterile and white. It definitely has character and a uniqueness to it. They play old school hip hop and have a warm casual feel to it. This place isn’t lacking employees with tattoos and crazy color hair (by crazy color I mean not the norm but so funky and definitely in style at the moment). They are a Bumble and Bumble salon and have a school upstairs which is cool. Very chill and relaxed feel.
I followed my stylist from the old Solutions for Hair here. She worked her magic like normal. I’m wondering if the colors will fade as well as the Aveda products but I guess we’ll see. Gaby is awesome and does a pretty great bayalage. I’ve been coming to her for the past 2 years and she has not failed me. The staff at the new place are nice enough. Not as chatty as the old crew at Solutions and they seem to chat among themselves and ignore customers. But friendly enough. I wouldn’t rave about the place but I also don’t hate it. Prices may be a little steep for a place that doesn’t shout ritzy. $ 260ish for a cut and bayalage color?! I guess I’m out of touch with prices cause I don’t remember how much I use to pay.
Also a tip, they charge $ 50 if you’re more than 15 mins late and if you cancel. I get it, I really do but sometimes Houston traffic just sucks. And they don’t have a parking lot. If you park on the side of the building, you have to pay the antique store $ 5. Which is a bummer. They should buy the lot for customers! Especially if you’re paying $ 300+ to get your hair done and for products. Not sure how much I like the Bumble and Bumble products just yet.

This is one good salon in houston, hands down. Very professional hair dressers and my dresser Gaby did good job.

I tried to find a good hair salon for a long time. I needed the one where I can get all services at once. So… I found it!
I really like this spa place. Staff is polite and friendly. They did a great job.
Also I was given some good advice. It seems they like their work. I will definitely be back!

I have been getting my haircut at Cut Loose for over 30 years, and recommend Michelle Guzman and her colleagues to everyone who is looking for a good barber and stylist. I started with Michelle when she had but two chairs, and a small corner of the building she has since filled out. Over this time, she has always shown inspiration in her work. She is obsessed with style, and it comes through in her great work. Over the past 30 years, I have moved from and come back to Houston many times, and each time I come back, I reacquaint myself with Cut Loose.
My score: 5 sharp scissors for Cut Loose.

I went here to get my slightly grown out highlights touched up, but the color stylist assured that breaking my base would produce the same results. It instead turned my neutral blonde hair to flaming copper at the top and grey-​green through the ends. My appointment was at the end of the day so I left and intended to call back for correction later. And I didn’t want my stylist to try to correct by herself because she seemed ill-​educated– who doesn’t know the word monochromatic?
I went back a couple of days later and the owner tried to correct my hair. I showed her a picture of Blake Lively; all over blonde hair. But, she painted dark dye on top of where the copper roots were and down to the lengths, then highlighted orangey pieces throughout. It looked as if I had very dark hair with highlights that had grown out for months and months. This is the opposite of what I wanted. I would have told her how much I hated it but I didn’t have faith she would make it correct a third time around.
I went to Beautique the next day for their earliest appointment out of total hysterics. Ashley is a miracle worker and made it perfect. She commented on how when I walked in, she thought my roots had not been done in months. Nevertheless, she highlighted and lowlighted and gave me my normal neutral blonde black.
I should have gone there in the first place, but Cutloose was convenient and well ranked. Regret! The whole process was $ 325 since I dare not ask the owner of CutLoose for my money back since SHE did my hair. And of course having to pay another salon to correct. Plus four hours of salon time. So lame.

I got my hair cut by Jessie. She did a good job with my cut. The length was spot on and even. The reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because I asked her for long layers. She suggested shortening up my layers and ended up giving me short layers instead. Since my hair is curly, it’s a looks puffy if I don’t straighten it. Otherwise, she was nice and did everything else I asked for. I would go to her again. I also would suggest being specific and making sure she understands what you’re asking for.

Wow! Found this salon on Unilocal!My hair looks amazing! Went in with short grandma hair, flat style, flat color… came out with a chic and easy to manage hairstyle. The color is awesome and somewhat trendy but still professional enough for me to not look inappropriate for work. Gabby is awesome… a scissor magician. This salon experience was fabulous — from the call to make an appointment to check out and everything in between! Just realized I forgot to book my next appointment– first call in the morning.

I love Stephanie at cutLoose! She is amazing. She has been cutting, styling, and coloring my hair for three years now and I’m devastated that I’m moving to Chicago and won’t be able to stay her client.
Stephanie has done different cuts on my hair, ranging from pixie to chin-​length, and they have always kicked ass. It doesn’t matter what cut I have at the moment, people stop me on the street, in the elevator, etc. to ask who cuts my hair. When I was growing my hair out from pixie back to chin-​length, EVERY SINGLE CUT I had along the way was amazing and continued to get compliments from strangers. If random people are complimenting your growing-​out cut, you know you have someone special on your hands. She is always open to suggestions and gives me just what I want, but will also make recommendations if I’m wanting to try something new but don’t know just what — and she has never led me astray.
I have also gotten turned onto b&b products, thanks to Stephanie. I didn’t ever see myself purchasing salon products, but Stephanie has never pushed a product on me. What she does instead is introduce me to a lot of different products over time, and she is so incredibly knowledgeable and informative that I feel like I’m getting a private hair lesson along with my cut. Sometimes I try what she recommends and sometimes I don’t, and I really appreciate that gentle approach to introducing a client to a new product line. The products I have tried, I love, and am hooked on. So happy to have found Stephanie and b&b. I also like that cutLoose sells many of the b&b products in travel sizes, which lets me try new things without the commitment. I have amassed quite a sampler of b&b products, which I can then mix and match depending on my mood.
Stephanie is smart and talented, and nice and professional on top of that. Would recommend her to anyone.

i think i’ve commented before but anyway, this CutLoose crew is one SEXY & TALENTED crew! I’ve been seeing the FABULOUS ALWAYS Stephanie for maybe 15 years. I just sit and let her do a do and pick a shade or two and all is always perfect!!!

I can’t begin to tell you how many compliments I’ve received related to my hair (and I’m only talking about hair compliments, the others– I mean, c’mon…) in the past twelve-​plus years I’ve been going to cut loose. This is a place that, once on its hollowed grounds, you feel like family. Like the kind of family you feel comfortable wearing your gym clothes around. I’d recommend any hairdresser in this establishment for anything. They’re all well trained, well educated and highly inspired to make you look your best.
Seriously though– if you want to look like you hate yourself or have no distinguishable taste, go somewhere else. If you want to look amazing and have people ask you if you were recently on the cover of an editorial magazine, then you should probably come here. Obviously, you could chose not to listen to me, but just think how you’ll feel when you realize I was right and you’re the one with a bad haircut.

I have never been disappointed in CutLoose.
I have the world’s most difficult hair to style – thin, dry, destroyed by my addiction to drug-​store box color. But when I am in Houston, I give my abused head a treat and go to CutLoose. Sometimes I have an idea of what I’d like, and sometimes I put myself in the hands of any of their personable, capable stylists.
Most recently, I saw Michelle. She suggested that I get extensions to help thicken and lengthen my sparse, short hair. The results were incredible. The extensions were completely undetectable except that I suddenly had a full head of healthy flowing locks. Several friends remarked to me that I suddenly looked ten years younger – and one accused me of having had some secret plastic surgery!
Michelle explained how to care for them and now, a month later, they still look great.
Excellent salon that provides superior service to their clients.

First of all, I never asked Michelle what they do about Unilocal reviews. That question isn’t even relative to anything I said to her. I told her I found her on Unilocal and actually complimented her on the great reviews I read. Secondly, you shouldn’t tell a client how many margaritas you had the night before, it is very unprofessional. Thirdly, I split my hair down the middle in the pic I submitted and you can clearly see one side has way more color than the other. That may be because Michelle did one side while her assistant did the other side creating inconsistent color patterns on either side of my hair. Also, I never once said I didn’t LOVE my cut, and I still do!!! That is the one positive thing I can say is that the cut is great but they are truly lacking on color. I must also say that Michelle asked if I wanted to keep my ombré and I told her yes, and when I left I had highlights in my roots, which is not what I wanted. All in all I will be going to get my roots back dyed so I can have my ombré back and my color corrected so that both sides look even and not have one super blonde side and one darker side when I pull my hair on my shoulders. Please just be careful who you go to. I love my hair and I wish I had done better research before I let someone ruin the color of it. Thank God for color correction.

Wanted to give this place a shot because I wanted to get a high end haircut because I am getting married soon and I wanted to look my best.
My appointment was scheduled at 3:45 with Roe. I get a phone call from whomever at 2:51 saying that Roe is running behind and they would need to push my appointment back to 4:00pm. I said that was fine because it would give me even more time to get there without being late.
I live in Pearland so my fellow Pearlandians know how bad traffic can be on 288, I saw that I was not going to make it there in time and when I google mapped it, it said I would be there at 4:05. I called them informing them that I would be late, they placed me on a hold to see if it was okay with Roe. The lady then came back and told me that unfortunately he would not be able to give me a full cut including shampoo and conditioning if I was not there by 4. I told her what if I don’t want the shampoo and conditioning and I just want the haircut, she told me «I cant speak for Roe but if you can’t make it I’m a stylist and I can see you at 6 and I charge $ 60» WTF!!!
So y’all push my appointment back by 15 mins and I am going to be late by 5 minutes and you wont even see me!!! In no way did they try to accommodate me after I accommodated for them. I don’t know about y’all but that is not customer service, especially when I am a new client!!!

I moved to Houston about 6 months ago and have been looking for a good hairstylist ever since. I came to cutLoose for the first time today with this awful hair that was somewhere between a pixie and bob. Roe cut my hair and I am so thrilled to say I have finally found a stylist I LOVE here in Houston.
Roe took so much time on my hair, he is such a perfectionist and it was obvious he truly cared about the outcome of the haircut. If you have short hair, long hair, really any hair on your head… I would recommend Roe. After he dried my hair he took so much time and detailed in texture with so much precision. When he was done I could not have been happier with the amazing cut he gave me. In addition to such an amazing cut, Roe gave me so many tips on styling and products.
All in all, Roe is a rockstar and I cannot wait for my next cut with him.

Precise cut + explosive color = happy lady.
I’ve been coming to Michelle Guzman since 2013. One look at her salon and I said «That’s where I want to be, these are my people!». Super funky Montrose location, original quirky décor and lovely helpful ladies and gentlemen make this a haven. Bumble + Bumble products, continuing education for the stylists, you can be sure they’re not only following the trends but MAKING them as well.
I have never had any style mistep when Michelle (or any of her crew) are taking the lead. Chad is also excellent and such a sweetheart!
Michelle consistently exceeds expectations. She has made me recognizable by my hair. People stop me in the grocery store, on the street, anywhere, and ask «Where did you get your hair done?». Everyone LOVES my hair. And I LOVE Michelle for making that happen. And I tell EVERYONE, go to Michelle at Cutloose!
About the hood’:
There is a $ 5 cash parking lot right next door. Easy.
You can pick up one of the best croissants in town across the street at Common Bond. Convenient.
You can hit up one of the hippest lil’ whiskey joints in town down the block at Poison Girl. Tempting.
In for an evening on the patio with a bottle of wine? Check — Brazil is next door.
Shopping for quirky Texas/​hipster/​handcrafted gifts for that special someone (you)? Space Montrose will utterly fulfill you.
What I’m saying: Just go. Tell them how much time you have, what you’re looking to spend, and they will meet your every need.

Rowe ROCKED the cut! Took scissors to my bangs this morning after being «inspired» by a youtube video and Rowe didn’t bat an eyelash… and he then perfectly copied a haircut I had years ago (showed him a pic). He brought out my curls!!! My curls! I missed them so much… grateful to Rowe’s mad skills :)

I had my final appointment with Lizz prior to the holiday season. After coloring my hair red for nearly four months, I had decided that I was ready to go back to blonde. Lizz told me that it might take a couple of appointments to achieve my natural shade, but promised that I would be happy with the results.
The appointment lasted over four hours, one hour of which was spent trying to tone my hair at the shampoo bowl. I should’ve realized that something was wrong when Lizz neglected to show me how the back of my hair looked before I left the salon. It wasn’t until I got home later that night that I realized my hair was blonde in the front, maroon on the sides, and bright, bright orange in the back. I looked like a bowl of sherbet!
Because of my holiday plans, I wasn’t able to schedule a visit with Lizz to repair my color. I hopped on a plane and flew back to Ohio, where I promptly scheduled an appointment with my go-​to hometown stylist. We encountered a few more color issues (namely, my hair turning neon orange when we tried to remove the dye that cutLoose applied to my hair), but I’m happy to say that I am now a very natural looking brunette… Although I won’t be able to go blonde for at least six months.
When I returned to Houston, I emailed Michelle Guzman, Owner of cutLoose, to discuss the possibility of reimbursement. At first she was polite, addressing my questions and concerns, and requesting that we set-​up a meeting.
However, once the meeting was scheduled, I received a follow-​up email informing me that Lizz was no longer with the company. Because of this, cutLoose would not be able to reimburse any of my money. I was told that if I was looking for reimbursement, then I would need to contact Lizz directly.
I responded by saying that I failed to understand how Lizz’s actions (incorrectly coloring my hair and leaving the salon) were my responsibility to correct. It is never the job of the client to reach out to a previous employee to ask for a refund. I told Michelle that this was one of the poorest examples of customer service that I had ever encountered.
I then received a final message from Michelle. She told me that only a special color remover should be used with the dye Lizz applied to my hair. She insulted my go-​to stylist, calling her «small time» and «in need of updating on her training.» She used my previous positive Unilocal review against me, saying that she could not believe I expected a reimbursement when I had raved about my hair the first time around. She told me that «it’s people like yourself that think nothing of trying to ruin someone’s reputation without blinking an eye.» She then told me the name of the product used on my hair, instructing me to «look it up.»
I’m sure that cutLoose has some talented stylists who are also skilled in customer service. However, I never had the privilege of interacting with them.

Here’s the story–
Went to cut loose some time ago. Had an okay experience with a hair stylist (forgot his name). I got in touch with the owner/​manager of the salon, which was Michelle. I explained that I wasn’t happy.
I went in today for an ombré. Let me start by saying I had such a change of heart for this salon. Michelle took responsibility for what went wrong with my hair. Spent a whole 4 hours trying to get the perfect ombré. Kudos! To such a hard working business owner.
I’m so happy with my hair!

jodie gave me the best hair cut /​highlight & colour i’ve ever had in my life!
honestly she’s ridiculous. took me from completely ratchet to super effin dope in less than 2 hrs. had no idea how whack i was looking before she worked her magic — so yeah, screw you «friends» who let me walk around in the world looking like that. jodie’s the only friend i need.
go to cutloose and let jodie upgrade you. even if you aren’t aware that you’re in need of an upgrade — you probably just have shitty friends like i do who haven’t told you your shit is looking a hot hot hot ass mess.
ps check out the photo i’m posting of the before and after if you dare. it’s shocking.