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Celebrity 'king of color' hair stylist holds court in Houston to deliver perfect highlights

The king of color is holding court in Houston.

Photo courtesy of Denis de Souza/Mare Salon

Those here with luxurious locks know that the Bayou City’s most glam hair personality is the dapper and magnificent Ceron, who boasts an A-list clientele and two chic salons.

Now, a similarly dapper, flamboyant, internationally known stylist is hitting Houston — and is taking appointments.

Celebrity hair colorist Denis de Souza — known as “The King of Color” is jetting to Houston, where he’ll hold court at Solaya Spa & Salon by The Houstonian on Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3. The charismatic, Brazilian star and his assistant, Moises, will offer up their considerable talents from 9 am to 6:30 pm.

For the uninitiated, de Souza’s celeb list of clients include Alessandra Ambrosio, Brie Larson, Jared Leto, Mila Kunis, Olivia Wilde, Jenna Dewan, Nicole Richie, Lily Collins, Ashlee Simpson Ross, Kathryn Hahn, and a host of others. Followers on Instagram (more than 55,000) hang on his every post to catch the latest look.

De Souza caught fire globally for perfect a highlight job that looks perfectly natural and sunk-kissed — indeed, as if straight off a beach from his homeland of Brazil.

The “king of color” is based in Los Angeles, where he founded Mare Salon and handles highlights for the stars, and also has a presence in Mexico City.

Here in Houston, de Souza will deliver his now-famous highlights, well-known for their natural look (just in time for spring). Fees run $500 (for all hair lengths and thicknesses); Solaya stylists will be on-hand to round out services with cuts and blow-outs as well as provide single-process color, if required, prior to guests’ highlight session with de Souza.

Salon staffers tell CultureMap that spots will fill up quickly and allow that more dates might pop up. Until then, stylish locals should lock down that appointment for the perfect color job, and, natch, a selfie with the king.

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GUCCI GRANDEUR

Gucci unveils a new 2-story store with VIP lounge at the Houston Galleria

Photo by Pablo Enriquez for Gucci

Gucci's newest boutique recently opened and boasts two floors to offer a wider selection of the brand's luxury goods.

Gucci is expanding its footprint in Texas with a posh new boutique in the Galleria. The renowned Italian brand has cemented its luxury status in the Bayou City with a first-of-its-kind, two-story, 11,000-square-foot outpost that replaces a 4,100-square-foot boutique that opened in 2018.

On the ground floor, shoppers will be greeted with ready-to-wear women's clothing, shoes, and accessories. A custom-made Gucci Rossi Ancora staircase will lead customers to the upper floor, where they can pursue menswear, shoes, and the brand's Valigeria travel collection. The spacious upper floor also allows for displays of the coveted Gucci Blondie line and Gucci B bag presented with the current Fall-Winter and Cruise collections.

Gucci store Houston Galleria A staircase in Gucci's signature Rosso Ancora leads shoppers to the second floor. Photo by Pablo Enriquez for Gucci

The store's minimalistic decor further highlights the fashion house's collections. Nevertheless, there is no mistaking the Gucci aesthetic. Marble floors and acid green and yellow carpeting distinguish individual spaces, while furnishings by B&B Italia, Cassina, and Minotti paired with brushed steel countertops reflect the sleek, modern vision of Gucci's creative director, Sabato De Sarno.

One distinctive feature that sets this boutique apart from its predecessor is a VIP lounge for more private and personalized shopping. The boutique also showcases eco-friendly initiatives that follow LEED guidelines to promote energy efficiency.

Gucci store Houston Galleria Houston Galleria will be one of the first boutiques to open with Gucci’s latest store window concept, Endless Narratives.Photo by Pablo Enriquez for Gucci

Right now, the Houston store is one of the first to open with Gucci's latest window concept, Endless Narratives, a collaboration with renowned Italian artist Luca Pignatelli. The window display showcases the interplay between light, mirrors, and everyday objects, encouraging audiences to look deeper. On mirrored shelves, books, miniature statues, and replicas of Gucci's archival bookends, the curated design encourages audiences to see the objects and their reflections as a representation of Gucci's creative universe.

Photo by Pablo Enriquez for Gucci

Gucci's newest boutique recently opened and boasts two floors to offer a wider selection of the brand's luxury goods.

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