Mary McCanna, Hair Stylist

Every time I’ve run into Mary McCanna at Urban Retreat, she’s been running around feverishly taking care of her clients. Finishing highlights on one client just in time to walk another back to the shampoo bowl before leaving to explain product benefits to another. Definitely a multi-tasker that focuses on her customers needs while ensuring each feel they are her priority. I take notes from her. When I sat down to talk to Mary a few weeks ago, she told me one of her specialties was color. It wasn’t until last week that I saw a client checking out at the front desk with a FIERCE head of red hair that I knew indeed, this was her specialty.

Mary is originally from Venezuela and this busy body has been in Houston for 30 years. Mary specializes in hair color (definitely!), extensions, and Japanese Thermal Straightening. She has a passion for styling hair and being creative and she loves to make her clients happy. Mary says the current hair trends are beautiful Hollywood waves, soft colors, and subtle highlights (no huge chunks of the late 90’s). Women are wearing softer, naturally glamorous styles that focus on their natural beauty and texture.

Mary has one son and enjoys reading inspirational books, cooking books, and fashion magazines. When we met to chat, she had a copy of the latest issue of People Style Watch. Mary said the Style Watch helps her keep up with the current trends and styles and see what the latest styles are so that she has many suggestions and ideas for her clients who may be seeking new looks. A fashion magazine junkie myself, I have a soft spot in my heart for people who keep up with fashion magazines. It takes time and dedication to learn the new trends and styles! Have you seen how thick fashion magazines are? They’re practically textbooks now! Mary’s favorite restaurants are Churrascos, Michelangelos, and Americas. She enjoys traveling with her husband and says that her favorite place to visit so far has been Switzerland.

With over 31 years of experience and her sense of urgency to meet her customer’s needs while exceeding their expectations, I think everyone will agree, there’s something about Mary! Mary’s hours are Tuesday- Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mary is at the Urban Retreat Spa and Salon Main location at 2329 San Felipe, Houston, TX 77019. For more information or to book an appointment with Mary, call Urban Retreat Day Spa and Salon at 713.523.2300.