JoeMary has ended my hair woes! She is an absolute master of her craft, listens to what I was going…read morefor and is just a joy to be around! I felt comfortable, relaxed and enjoyed my time in the salon. I absolutely love the dimension my hair has now and my stubborn grays are blended perfectly! I'm so happy to have found my salon home!

$830 for regular balayage DO NOT go here please. Do yourself a favor and don't be stupid like me…read moreJust look at the itemized list ‍

I was really looking forward to having my hair done by Samantha Shavonn Hair Studio after reviewing…read morepictures & videos on Instagram, but now I wish I had seen the last review posted on Yelp before booking a hair appointment with Samantha Shavonn Hair Studio. I don't usually post bad reviews, but these online booking scams must STOP. I booked an appointment on 1/30/2025 to have my hair done on 2/20/2025. I never heard anything from the stylist to confirm my appointment (which is ok) however, the evening before my appointment there was inclement weather, prompting me to try and reach out to the stylist as not to be a no show. Unfortunately, there was no telephone number on the booking site to contact the stylist in order to see if the appointment was still on, so I tried reaching out to the stylist on Instagram a few days before my appointment to confirm but I received no response. Then I finally found a number on Yelp and called it several times the day before my appointment, but no one answered. It wasn't until 8:39am the day of my 10:00am hair appointment that I heard something from Samantha Shavonne referencing rescheduling the appointment for another time/day. (Please see photo of the text thread.) I was more than okay rescheduling the appointment for a later time/day due to the weather and how far I was traveling. Unfortunately, I never received a response from Samantha Shavonne to reschedule. It has now been over a month from the date of my appointment, and I still have not heard anything from her. Confirming her unprofessionalism. Long story short, of course she kept the $20 deposit!! She doesn't even follow her own rules! (See photos from her booking site below) At this point, I consider that money a loss for me, but I hope it's a blessing to her. My only intent for this review is to inform future clients of my experience and hope that this stylist makes a positive professional change when dealing with future clients so that they do not waste their time & money.

Absolutely terrible experience. Zero communication. Blocked two hours before appointment after…read morepaying a deposit. Run from this place.

Great service, reasonable prices, and beautiful hair! Have had a haircut here only once and a…read moreclient there suggested I get color done here too. Am exstatic for the results of my balayage and cut. Thanks, Grace!

Grace Kim is the first stylist to cut my hair since I moved to NC and I'm so happy I went to her…read more She layered My long flat hair into a voluminous shag cut and while seeing all that hair cut off made me nervous, i couldn't be happier with the result. She also added a partial highlight to my ombré to make it all blend much better. I was nervous trying someone new but she understood what I wanted.

I had been seeing Panduh for vivid/fantasy hair color and was willing to overlook early red flags…read more-- until my third visit went so poorly, I was left with severely banded color, no resolution, and ultimately dropped as a client after voicing my concerns. A quick rewind: My first appointment resulted in chunky, uneven highlights around my face instead of a well-blended money piece. The second time, it blended better -- but the color wasn't applied close enough to my scalp, leaving a visible blond halo. I chalked it up to a learning curve and gave her a third shot. Her salon setup doesn't help: it's dimly lit, with black walls and a single window behind the chair -- great for her to see your hair, but you're completely backlit in the mirror, meaning you can't clearly see the results until you're in normal lighting. (In hindsight, that feels intentional.) At this last appointment, I came in with faded pink and brown roots, expecting a simple root bleach and color refresh. Instead, I left with a huge band of lighter pink across the middle of my head and a harsh transition to darker pink below. I didn't see it until I got home and looked in a properly lit mirror. When I texted photos and asked if she could fix it, she admitted she saw the banding -- but refused to fix it. Her excuse? That the appointment was too short and I "needed seven hours instead of five." Worth noting: I never book my own time. I always call and have her team schedule me, since they know my hair length and needs. She then pivoted, saying I don't come in "regularly enough" for my "color goals" (something she'd never mentioned before). I told her I would've adjusted my visits if that expectation had been communicated. Again, she refused to make it right -- and then fired me as a client. For reference: I was a $700-per-visit client. If this is how she treats someone investing that much, I can't imagine the experience for anyone spending less. If you still choose to go: pay with a solid credit card. Thankfully, mine sided with me and issued a full refund after seeing the photos and text thread. _____________________ Edited to add, in response to the salon's reply (8.12.25): To clarify a few things mentioned, for additional transparency: Again, I booked by phone every time so your team could allot enough time for my long, vivid-treated hair. I never used the online system. I never asked for any clients to be moved around. I never chose the length of my service. The first appointment was not fully corrected -- just a darker overlay added to blend the harsh bleach, which faded. I didn't push the issue and was never offered or given a refund, ever. Nor did I reach out about the issues with my second appointment; I fixed it myself. The lighting in the salon makes it very difficult to assess the results before leaving -- whether one black wall or not, the fact of the matter is Panduh's space is dim and backlit. I communicated calmly and respectfully, shared photos, and simply asked for the banding to be fixed. You acknowledged it and declined. Then dropped me as a client. If you're going to respond, please include the full context. I am.

Panduh has been my stylist for more than a decade, and I have never left her chair disappointed…read more She's done everything for me from conservative cuts to fantasy color, and I keep going back because I know I'm going to get the best results every time. In addition to the top-level service Safe Space Salon provides, it also is committed to serving the queer community through events that bring everyone together and lift up those of us most in need. In a world that too often exploits our community for profit alone, Safe Space stands out as a business that puts principles first. When that fact is combined with the knowledge that no one else is going to give me such high-quality hair services, choosing Safe Space Salon every time is a no-brainer. The clients and community are lucky to have this business in the area. It's a rare gem, one I will support at every opportunity. It makes the community better, and it makes me hotter. What else could anyone want?

Divi was amazing. Very personable and kind. I will definitely be back and recommend to all my…read morefriends. Thanks for the wonderful experience. Great vibe and atmosphere as well.

The salon owner is such an amazing hairstylist and human ! Extremely attentive and kind and my hair…read morecomes out beautiful. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to feel their hair are well taken care of. !!!

The entire experience was fantastic. This is one of the many reasons my wife will come back here…read more This is the best black hair stylist in Raleigh and surrounding areas. Tamra's hands are anointed and her vision for style is superb.

Called me back 1 month later to get my hair cut like it was yesterday. If you post on Yelp to do…read moreservices you might want to check it sometimes because you may have business there.

I absolutely love how my hair turned out for my wedding! Such an awesome hairdresser and my mother…read morein law, mom and sister in law all loved their hair. Absolutely recommend and will be booking with her for any other hair appointments!

I've been coming to Hafsa for years and she's the best. I have moved in and out of NC over the past…read moresix years and would fly back just to have her do my hair. Every cut, dye job, facial and style has been excellent. I refer all my friends and family members to her as well.

I've frequented this salon for months now. I am extremely impressed with the professionalism and…read morecleanliness of the salon. They are timely and I look forward to getting my hair done at Veena B. It's a relaxing experience but I also appreciate the fact that they care about the health of their client's hair. I highly recommend Veena B as a premier salon in Durham.

This is the most professional salon in Durham. I've known the owner for years and have been going…read moreto her for a few years now. My experience has always been fabulous! From check in to consultations to the shampoo bowl. Now that is where the magic happens!!! I love a good shampoo. The before conversations about trims bring so much comfort to the decisions made and then the style. When I leave, my hair is silky and bouncy. This salon is professional, clean and where you need to go. I recently purchased her growth elixir and mask and love them. The oil is light and the mask smells delicious and leaves my hair so soft. Book you an appointment now so you can experience the best VIP treatment by the best stylist in Durham. You will not be disappointed.