My Houston Beauty Faves

Sharing Houston’s Best Beauty Businesses

I recently ran a HUGE contest on Instagram, giving away services from my favorite Houston beauty experts for one lucky winner. We already picked the lucky winner (congrats Erica!), but I wanted to share the Houston businesses that contributed to the contest and why I love them.

It goes without saying (though I’ll say it a lot), I highly recommend all of these folks and their businesses. Be sure to mention my name (Jayme or The Blonde Side) when booking or scheduling a consultation for a discount!

ACQUA Med Spa – The winner won a Hydrafacial + Skinceuticals goody bag, which has some of the best anti-aging skincare products around. I recently just had my first Hydrafacial by Alexis and it was wonderful. Once you learn the science behind good skincare or maintenance like a facial, it feels even more worth the money, plus they explained the best time to get them (for me, it’s before and after I travel to Colorado, more than any other time because of altitude changes, which can dry out my skin). I promise you’ll see results with this hydrating facial and have a good time while there (ask for a glass of champagne after your facial and just hang with the babes there!). They are so knowledgable on the best beauty tips and trends and you’ll feel like you have some new blonde besties when leaving there (not by design, but they’re almost all blonde!). 

281.480.1200 | 18201 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX 77598

TEASE Color & Style Bar – The winner won a complimentary cut and highlight from one of their amazing stylists. Roi, one of the owners, has been doing my hair for nearly 7 years and is the best blonde colorist I’ve ever found. He does other hair colors and cuts and styles, but for me, finding the right blonde has been tricky (how many of you feel my pain?). TEASE has also been a huge supporter of The Blonde Side for photoshoots, giveaways and charity efforts since the beginning, so you know I love to support these guys and gals. Going into TEASE is always a good time – they are always laughing and having fun and the free champagne certainly doesn’t hurt! 

FACEFORWARD – The winner won a complimentary organic spray tan, makeup lesson plus a few pieces of her brand-new makeup line (you’ll love it). Andrea, the owner of FaceForward, was one of my first friends when I moved to Houston 12-13 years ago, so we go way back. She has been in the business for almost 20 years and has a natural talent for finding the right look (makeup and tans) that fits you. She has done my makeup for countless events, photoshoots and more and has always been a huge supporter of The Blonde Side. She recently launched a brand-new line of cosmetics that are life-changing (plus, the biggest bonus – she’ll teach you how to use them, not just send you away with product and wish you luck). Her spray tan services are the best — she has an office, but can also come to you, so that’s a plus! 

Call or text her for pricing or appointments (she also does amazing wedding hair and makeup!): 832.489.8813

Hotel Alessandra – The winner won an overnight stay at this amazing downtown Houston hotel + valet + 30 min facial or massage + mani pedi (that’s a lot, I’m jealous). Not too long ago, I wrote about the best Houston spas, but at the time didn’t know about Spa by Alessandra and would have most definitely put this one at the top of the list! The pool at Hotel Alessandra is small and relaxing and makes for a perfect girl’s day or a solo day to catch up on your own thoughts – plus everything in this boutique hotel is decorated to the nines and is a great place for lunch or even happy hour before an Astros game! This Houston hotel really has it all and then some.

1070 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77002 | 713.242.8555

Though these businesses aren’t in Montrose, it’s one of the reasons I love living at Encore Montrose, because of the central location. All of these Houston businesses are within 10- minutes of my Montrose apartment (except my babes at ACQUA, though they are worth the drive and are easy to get to once you jump on I-45, which is also easy from my apartment). TEASE is located off Richmond Ave, which takes me less than 5-minutes to get to from Encore — again, centrally located.

If you’re on the hunt for a new apartment in Houston’s quaint Montrose neighborhood, be sure to add Encore Montrose and mention me (Jayme or The Blonde Side) for an extra incentive, and definitely ask for the Champagne Tour! Are you sensing a champagne theme in this blog post?