Natural Resources Salon

So to piggyback on what the others said… it’s difficult to get an appointment and it’s mandatory to do a consultation before getting your hair done and it’s not a guarantee you can get it done the day of your consultation. I met with Tamika and she was very nice but what I didn’t understand was the «consultation»
She did not touch my hair at all… but just explained the services that they can provide. Which you can do online… so I paid $ 20 for someone to tell me the different types of natural hair styles I can get.

Great service from Kim. She finished later than what my allowed time but I was a first time customer so we know that more time is needed for the next appt. As a naturalista of 2 yrs and loc’d for a few months I really value my experience at this salon. The atmosphere is welcoming and before you have to ask questions about the process of what they are about to do, they already have the answer.
The only con was parking. I never been in the area but luckily I arrived early and after a few trips around the block I found a spot. That wouldn’t be a con of the salon but just the area itself.
Overall, 5*‘s and Kim has herself a new client.

When I moved to Houston in 2012, I was looking for a place that would help me care for my natural hair, not suggest I get a relaxer or try to straighten my hair regularly.
I’m glad I found Natural Resources. The salon is open, quiet and clean. There are televisions and conversation, but it’s not loud and unprofessional like some salons I’ve experienced in the past. The stylists are friendly but extremely professional. They clean the sinks after every wash. This salon does not over book so they have no need to rush. Every client gets the attention we deserve.
Over the years I have learned to style my own hair so I only come a couple of times a year for a trim, but as long as I’m in Houston they will be my go to salon.

I have been a customer since 2011 when I started my transition, and Kim is a great stylist! She’s very professional and knows her stuff, which is important when you’re natural because you don’t want someone not educated and current, whether about products, care and styles! The staff is always professional when I deal with them, however, sometimes it can be a little difficult getting someone to answer the phone and it can be a challenge getting appointments with my stylist. I can’t always book out as far as 2 months, so that’s my only complaint. Other than that, it’s a nice quiet atmosphere, which is great!

I was just on hold for 27 minutes to schedule a consultation! I get it –you’re busy, but does it really take that long to check on availability? The receptionist, Jessica, asked me to hold so she could check on the first available slot. That took 10 minutes. After she finally picked up, I had to remind her why she put me on hold in the first place and the I had to hold another 5 min. If this is the first introduction to this salon, I am having some serious doubts on if I should even spend my money here.

Absolutely love this place, it took a while before I could get an appointment but once I got in and scheduled my appointments accordingly I was in. Every hair style I’ve gotten I was very pleased and amazed and my styles lasted because I followed instructions given. I asked for a professional look and was very excited when I saw the finished product. People you have to go in every so often and get your style touched up. Every dime I spent there was well worth it, you know the saying you get what you pay for.

I’ve been here a number of times and every time I call in for an appointment I ask myself why I keep calling back given how bad the front desk staff is. Maybe it’s the fact that I hate waiting at salons and this place tends to get you in and out in 2 hours, which is great. Maybe it’s the fact that the salon is quiet, though sometimes that can be eerie. Maybe it’s because I haven’t had a horrendous experience the times I’ve visited for coloring my hair or trim visits. Don’t quite know. What I do know is that the condescending airheads in front are now grating severely on the nerves and there isn’t enough greatness in the actual services received to make up for that level of irritation.
On a positive note: My hair wasn’t wrecked when I colored it here 2 years ago.

I am a proud, consistent customer of Natural Resources. Here are the Pros and Cons of the above statement…
PROS: Excellent service
Professional Stylists and Staff
Modern facility
Educated and well-​rounded stylists
Happening location (Rice Village)
Reward system for patronage
All natural products used
CONS: Closed Monday & Tuesday
Ridged with appointment times
Cancellation fee if cancel less than 24hrs from appointment time
Constant battle for appointment times with chosen stylist
Hair consultation mandatory prior to first appointment booking
Hard to get walk-​in service
Parking (during the week esp.!)
That’s the run down and I still wouldn’t go anywhere else in Houston. Four stars because of how ridged appointment times are and how hard they are to get. They are booked 1 – 2 months in advance and who knows what could be happening next month!?!
Natural Resources is the premier salon for natural and healthy hair. I have seen major hair growth of my own and the amount of compliments I get in regards to my hair looking healthy is worth it!

The customer services is horrible! I was a customer for a year. I saw the same stylist each time I went. She was super slow most of the time, but I kept going for services every 3 months. The final straw was that I received Wildflower weave and she put in brown extension with bright Red steaks. That was not what I requested or what I have been receiving previous visits. I am super conservative and would never ask for such a color. I was pissed! The owner Tameka was not there, they promised to call to «rectify» the situation. Bottom line she never called and the only solution the offered was for me to come back and color the hair brown. The stylist knew what she was doing and thought she could «slip» one on me. I truly believe the ran out of hair so did what she had to do to get me completed. My words of advice for the owner 1) learn customer service skills 2) order products in advance and be well stocked 3) listen to your customers 4) learn customer service skills again!!!

I went to Natural Resources this past Saturday for the first time. I was a bit nervous going in, as my salon experiences for the past few years haven’t been the most pleasant. Natural Resources was the most relaxing and professional hair experience I’ve had. It was clean, the people that worked there were efficient and non-​overbearing, and the salon is very spread out and comfortable.

If I’m not mistaken, my stylist was Elizabeth (and please forgive me if I mixed up names). She was extremely friendly and patient (this was my first natural hair appointment, and she didn’t judge my formerly flawed haircare regimen) and truly cared about what I wanted for my hair. For the first time in the history of my hair journey, my stylist ASKED me if she could cut more, instead of just chopping away. This was huge to me, and I’ve dealt with scissor-​happy stylists most of my life.
All-​in-​all, I was more than satisfied with my visit. I got two flat braids and am currently wearing a twist-​out today. I’ve been natural for four years now but have always worn my hair in braids because I had no idea how to wear my hair out. Elizabeth’s style has me feeling confident and excited for my future with my natural hair, and I couldn’t be more thankful. Thank you guys for a wonderful experience!

I gave this place another try, but I think I’m on the search for another salon. I didn’t have to wait forever like the last time which was great. I had another stylist this time. If I ever did go back I’d ask for a specific person. She was really nice, but I wasn’t entirely satisfied with my results. I got two strand twists because I wanted something that would last me a few weeks. I don’t see these lasting the three or four weeks like she said. Some of them weren’t even twisted all the way to the bottom to begin with. It’s like she got tired at the ends or something because a day later most of the rest are unraveling. Also, I think they’re too small. I have a lot of hair but it looks pretty thin right now, like RG3 :(My hair looks ok when it’s in a bun, but there’s no way I’d wear them down. I feel like I could have done a better job myself. They may be a little overpriced but I haven’t done any price comparisons. That’s just a gut feeling. Anyway, I left very disappointed after this visit.

HORRIBLE PLACE!!! I had to cancel because I had the flu although I already had a consultation and gave them $ 20. When I called super sick telling them I may not make it because I was contagious, they said they would still have to charge me for half of my service on top of the $ 20 I already gave them. I just cancelled all together! WILL NOT be going back there due to their HORRIBLE customer’s service and unfairness! I’m all for supporting black businesses but his was too much! I will be getting my hair cut at Super Cuts as I’ve been doing!

I was looking for a salon that specialized in Natural Hair. Natural Resources Salon was referred to me by a natural hair supply business. When I called to make an appointment I was asked to send a picture to a cell phone number for a consultation. Upon doing so I was asked what services I was requesting. I proceeded to state, wash, deep conditioning, cut and hair color. I was asked to send a picture of the hair color I had selected. I sent the picture. I then received a text message regarding setting an appointment. I told what was available and responded to the day and time. I didn’t receive a message confirming my selection, so I called only to find out the person never booked my choice so I had to settle for another time that wasn’t as convenient. If you’re going to book appointment by txt, that person needs to be book the appointment right then and there. My appointment was scheduled two weeks from the time of my call. When I spoke with the young lady I asked if they had my color available, to which she replied «yes.» They took my cc information in the event of a no show. Appointments had to be cancelled 24 hours in advance or you would be charged a fee. I showed up for my appointment early with Shamika. didn’t get Shamika didn’t get to me until 45 minutes after my scheduled appointment. She then asked me what was I having done and what hair color. I informed her I had txt the picture two weeks ago. She never got it, so I showed her a picture of the color. She looked puzzled as to how to create this color. Long story short, she attempted twice to get the color and failed. Now I’m left with a funky hair color that I’m not happy with for the next 30 days. I was completely dissatisfied with the service. This was the WORSE experience I’ve ever had. I would and will not recommend this salon to anyone. Not a good first impression!

For those looking to transition to Natural hair or those who are looking for a new salon home, I highly recommend Natural Resources Hair Salon. Tameka (Owner) and her staff take pride in educating clients about natural hair options rather it be: big chop, twist, twist out or protective styles. You will leave feeling GREAT about your hair.
Sharmeka is great for styles and cuts! She shaped my hair and I could not be happier.

The receptionist here is horrid!!! She always acts like she’s doing you a favor. It’s difficult to set up an appointment because they make you go through many unnecessary steps. I called to schedule a new appointment and I was told that I had to email a picture. The receptionist did not offer an email address so I emailed using what I thought was the address. I did not hear back and upon calling, she told me that I sent it to the wrong address. She proceeded to cut me off when I informed her that she never gave me an address in the first place. I wish I could say this was my first experience with the salon but it’s not. I’m on the search for a natural hair salon with good customer service.

Ahhhhh, this place. I saw the owner on a local show. Liked her hair so I called and made an appt with HER. I was very specific about seeing HER. I was assured I would. The consultation was set. The day BEFORE my consultation I was called and told they would need to do my consultation «by phone». Yes, by phone! The receptionist proceeds to ask me questions about my hair over the damn phone. Oh and there is a charge for the phone consultation too. RED FLAG! At the end of this mess I tried to confirm again that my appt would be WITH THE OWNER. This chile assured me it would be. Once again the day before my appt I was called and told the owner would not be seeing me and that I’d be seeing someone else. I kindly canceled this appt. SMH @ the bait and switch.

I watch Tamika on the Live Well Network all the time and love her so I decided to try her salon. I’ve lived in NYC and a couple of other major cities in the nation. The prices are in line with any other upscale salon so the price wasn’t really an issue.
Unfortunately, I was highly disappointed. It took three weeks to get a consultation and they couldn’t do my hair the same day as the consultation. (That should have been my first clue.) After the «consultation», my appoint was scheduled four weeks out from that date. The «consultation» consisted of a girl reading out a checklist to me, and me responding yes or no as she went down the checklist. Not once did she look at my hair. I had to interject and let her know that I really wanted a good cut so it will flow evenly when wearing it in its natural state. Although concerned, I decided to go through the process.
This is what threw me for a loop! I left out of the country and returned the Friday before my appointment. When I powered on my phone I had text message stating «This is natural resources salon, since we have not gotten a response to our call confirming your appointment, we will have to assume that you will not be coming.» …WAIT, WHAT?! Did I not have an APPOINTMENT made already… Needless to say, this steered me away from Natural Resources. As stated before, I’ve been in many high end salons and have never seen such unprofessionalism. I would also speak on the attitudes of the young ladies at the front desk but is it really necessary? I believe this review speaks for itself. I was highly disappointed in the customer service I received from Natural Resources. I’ve chosen and smaller, more customer focused salon to patronize.

Basically my entire family gets their natural hair styled here. I’ve been a client since 2003. They really care about your hair. Monique and Tameka Rock!!! If you are thinking of going natural you should definitely call for a consultation.

I have been growing out my relaxer for about 13 months and finally couldn’t take it anymore! So I went in for a BIG CHOP!
The overall vibe in the salon is pretty chill yet, professional. Prior to having your hair styled at the shop you need to make an appointment for a consultation. Tameka, one of the shop’s owners, is very pleasant and was able to describe many styles that I could have and the pros and cons of twists, extensions, weaves and any other «protective style» I wanted.
I initially wanted to get twist extensions, but decided that I didn’t want to spend the extra time sitting in the chair and money. So I decided to go with a big chop (cutting all of the relaxed ends off of my hair) and a flat twist out.
My stylist, Autumn, is very nice and washed, cut and styled my hair. She is fairly new to the salon, but checked with Tameka in regards to my cut and style multiple times. And she was very excited for my new afro!
All of the products used and sold in the salon have been formulated and are made by hand by the owners.
Something that I didn’t expect is their deposit policy. When you have your consultation, you pay $ 20, and when I initially decided to get twists, that was a $ 45 deposit (and not the $ 20, for any extension styles you must make a deposit at the time you make the appointment, mostly because that cuts down on no-​shows) However, that is deducted from the overall price of your new do. (The final cost of my wash, cut, blow out and style was $ 65-​$ 45=$ 20!) So really, you aren’t losing any money.
I will definitely be going back to Natural Resources!

I’ve been visiting Natural Resources Salon for over 6 years and have been extremely pleased with the level of professionalism of the stylists and their staff.
They are knowledgeable on handling natural hair and specialize in healthy growth.
As a male client in a predominant female environment, the stylists do a great job in ensuring that I am comfortable.
I would highly recommend Natural Resources Salon to anyone looking for professional, natural, healthy hair services!