7 Qi Ao Salon

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Салон краси · Houston · ⭐ 9.9/10 · 1236 reviews · updated: 2026-07-07 20:04:00

Chinatown's specialists in perms and precision

7 Qi Ao Salon sits in Houston's Chinatown along Bellaire Boulevard, and it has built its following on the kind of work that goes wrong in the wrong hands: permanent waves, Japanese straightening, and color on hair many salons find intimidating. Consultations are unhurried, and the team walks a first-time guest through exactly what a chemical service will and won't do.

Services

The menu covers women's cuts and bang trims, single-process and dimensional color, highlights and balayage, permanent waves, and Japanese straightening. Keratin smoothing, blow-dry styling, curly styling, extensions, and weaves round it out, so a guest can move from a perm to finishing and color in the same seat.

Technology and brands

The strength here is technique rather than a marquee product wall — perm and straightening formulas are matched to hair condition, and keratin smoothing is offered for frizz control without a permanent structural change. Because chemical services dominate the book, strand testing and careful timing are routine, and tools are sanitized between guests.

Team and stylists

The salon runs on a small, steady team rather than a rotating cast, and regulars rebook with the same stylist visit after visit. That continuity matters most on chemical services, where a stylist who already knows your hair history can judge how far to push a treatment — which is why perm and straightening clients keep coming back to the same chair.

The Space

The room is clean and modern with an unfussy layout — the focus is on the chair and the mirror rather than decor. It is wheelchair accessible, offers free Wi-Fi, and has its own private lot, a genuine convenience in dense Chinatown.

Who it's for

Best for guests seeking a reliable perm or Japanese straightening, anyone with thick or resistant hair that needs a specialist, and Chinatown-area residents who want careful chemical work close to home. Mandarin- and English-speaking guests are both well served.

Questions and answers

Can I book online? Booking is available online through listing platforms, and the salon also takes appointments by phone.

How long does an appointment take? A cut is under an hour; a perm or Japanese straightening is a multi-hour service, often three to five hours depending on length and texture.

Do you cut men's and children's hair? The salon focuses on women's cutting and chemical services; ask when booking about other family members.

Can I combine services in one visit? Yes — a perm or straightening can be paired with color or a trim, though the combined time is long, so plan for most of the day.

Do you offer gift certificates? Yes, gift certificates are available on request.

Opening hours

Visitor reviews

1. I’m so grateful for Victoria! This was my first time dyeing my hair, and she made me feel completely comfortable the whole way through. She’s such a sweet person and pays attention to every detail to make sure the color…

2. Just got a Japanese straight perm and my stylist Vivian did an amazing job! Would definitely go back agan!! Super kind and friendly staff and she also gave me a yummy cookie haha

3. Vivian is absolutely amazing. She’s very professional, patient, and really listens to what you want. The whole experience felt comfortable and relaxing, and the results were even better than I expected. You can tell she…

4. I had a wonderful experience at this hair salon today. Everyone here is very nice and friendly. My hair stylist Annie Tran is super kind, patient and understanding. She knew exactly what I wanted. She addressed all my co…

5. I was in the Chinatown Houston area in February 2026 for Lunar New Years, and I decided to check this place out for a haircut. Everyone there was nice, but I had to use Google Translate since my stylist was limited in En…