SALON Per Se ★9.9

Where color meets the Korean perm

Salon Per Se sits in the Chinatown-Sharpstown corner of southwest Houston and has built a strong following on two things at once: nuanced color and the Korean-style wave perm. It is part of a small Chinatown family of salons, and the through-line is patient, custom work — guests routinely note that the appointment never feels rushed.

Services

The menu covers women’s and men’s cuts, single-process and dimensional color, balayage, and color correction, alongside its signature perms — Korean cloud and build perms that add soft, lasting movement rather than tight curl. Styling, blowouts, and treatment add-ons round it out, so a perm can be finished with tone and shape in the same visit.

Technology and brands

The draw here is technique over a headline product wall. Color is customized to each guest’s skin tone, and correction work — taking a botched or grown-out color back to something wearable — is a regular part of the book. Perm formulas are matched to hair condition for a soft result, and tools are cleaned and sanitized between guests.

Team and stylists

The salon runs on a skilled, tenured team known for careful consultation and for color that flatters rather than merely covers. Because perms and correction are the specialties, stylists build long relationships with regulars who trust them with complex, multi-step work — the kind where knowing a client’s hair history changes the outcome.

The Space

The room is styled as a chic, calm sanctuary rather than a high-volume chain floor, with good music and complimentary snacks and drinks that make a long appointment easier to settle into. Guests describe it as cute and clean, and the pacing is unhurried, so a multi-hour color or perm feels comfortable rather than like an endurance test.

Who it’s for

Best for guests after a soft Korean-style perm, anyone needing color correction from a patient specialist, and southwest Houston and Chinatown-area residents who want careful, custom work close to home. Guests who dislike being rushed will appreciate the pace.

Questions and answers

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

How long does an appointment take? A cut is under an hour; balayage, color correction, or a Korean perm are multi-hour services, often three to five hours depending on hair.

Do you cut men’s and children’s hair? Yes, men’s cuts are offered; ask when booking about children.

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

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

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