Marbella Salon ★9.5

A Montrose salon for every hair type

Marbella Salon has been part of the Montrose scene for around two decades, and its defining idea is range: a salon set up to handle any hair type, from fine and straight to thick and curly. That breadth comes from the founder’s own training path, built on years of study with stylists across the country and abroad.

Services

The menu spans women’s and men’s cuts, shampoo-and-style, and a full color board — balayage, ombre, blonding, single-process, and face-framing highlights. Smoothing and structure work include Brazilian Blowout and keratin treatments and perms, alongside formal styling, beard trims, and waxing. It reads as a genuine full-service salon rather than a color-only specialist.

Technology and brands

Bond and color care lean on the B3 system — Brazilian Bond Builder for protecting hair through lightening, plus a B3 demi-permanent conditioner for tone and shine. Smoothing runs on Keratherapy keratin treatments and Brazilian Blowout for frizz control tuned to the Houston climate. Tools are cleaned and sanitized between guests.

Team and stylists

The salon is owned and led by Eduardo Granados, its creative director, who spent years at a larger corporate salon before opening his own room and pursuing advanced training with sought-after stylists in the U.S. and abroad. That background shapes the house approach: understand the specific hair in the chair first, then choose the technique.

The Space

Set in the heart of Montrose, the salon fits the neighborhood’s independent, unpretentious character — a working stylist’s room rather than a glossy chain floor. Parking, often the Montrose sticking point, is eased by an adjacent lot during daytime hours.

Who it’s for

Suited to Montrose and inner-loop clients who want one stylist who can genuinely handle their texture, guests after natural blonding or balayage with strong bond protection, and anyone who wants cut, color, and smoothing in a single independent salon. Men’s grooming is covered too.

Questions and answers

Can I book online? Yes — online booking is available, and the salon also takes appointments by phone or text.

How long does an appointment take? A cut and style runs about an hour; balayage or blonding with a blowout, two to four hours; keratin or Brazilian Blowout is a longer sitting.

Do you cut men’s and children’s hair? Yes — men’s cuts and beard trims are on the menu; ask when booking about children.

Can I combine services in one visit? Yes — color with a bond treatment and a finishing style, or a cut plus a smoothing treatment, are common pairings. Mention it at booking.

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

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