Shine On Heights ★9.9

The second Shine, on Heights Boulevard

Shine On Heights is the newer of two neighboring salons under the same ownership in the Houston Heights, the sister to the original bungalow a few blocks away. It carries the same woman-owned philosophy into a more contemporary suite on Heights Boulevard: unhurried, consultation-first service in a quiet, eclectic corner of the neighborhood.

Services

The salon handles cuts and styling for men, women, and children, with a strong lean toward color — balayage, baby lights, dimensional blonding, gloss, and gray coverage. Wedding and event updos, deep conditioning treatments, and extensions round out the menu, and the team has a particular reputation for curly-hair work and tailored consultations.

Technology and brands

Color and care run on the same professional lineup as its sister salon — L’Oreal, Redken, and Pureology — chosen for dependable color and sulfate-free maintenance that protects lightened hair. Gloss and deep-conditioning treatments keep color fresh between appointments, and stations and tools are sanitized between guests.

Team and stylists

Both Heights salons are owned and operated by Cherryl Gryder, who built the business from a two-chair start into a team of more than thirty across the two locations. Stylists here are known for taking time with new guests and for detailed consultations, especially on curly and textured hair, so the first visit sets a plan rather than just delivering a service.

The Space

Where the original is a light-filled bungalow, this location is a newer, more open suite — still calm and personal, but with a cleaner, more modern footprint. It sits in a quiet, eclectic pocket of the Heights and is set up so an appointment feels individual rather than assembly-line, with room to relax during longer color work.

Who it’s for

Made for Heights locals who want a neighborhood salon with a newer, roomier feel, curly and color clients who value a thorough consultation, and anyone who prefers an unhurried, personal appointment. Wedding parties and families are easily accommodated.

Questions and answers

Can I book online? Yes — online booking runs through the salon’s scheduling system, with phone booking also available.

How long does an appointment take? A cut and style is about an hour; balayage or dimensional color with a blowout usually runs two to four hours.

Do you cut men’s and children’s hair? Yes — the salon serves men, women, and children.

Can I combine services in one visit? Yes, color with a deep-conditioning treatment and a finishing style is common; note it when booking so time is set aside.

Do you offer gift certificates? Yes, gift certificates are available and usable at either Heights location.

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