Great service! Fisrt time having my haircut in the area and I was really satisfied. I got layer haircut and blow dry, Fadi did it nice and and quick. He is also a nice person and I enjoyed talking to him during the time. read more

Istyle Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My husband gets haircuts from Adam on a regular basis. We really like the guy and couldn't be more excited for him opening his place. The decor is really nice, Chanel type, black and white. Starbucks is right around the corner for the special drinks. We never experienced problems with payment or variation in prices as mentioned in other posts. Adam is honest and very attentive and kind. We are always offered a cup of coffee and the best customer service. If you are looking for a place with great men haircuts, consistent prices and quality you must check it out. read more

Adam did an amazing job cutting my hair after I had butchered it on my own! I also appreciate his kindness towards student like myself! I will definitely be back! read more

Just got a great hair cut here ! Would definitely recommend! Great and fast service, great price.

My friend got her hair trimmed here on a whim. You could tell immediately that this stylist knows what he is capable of just by talking to him. This is really refreshing because I find that a lot of stylist want to claim they can do everything very well. Well I've had more than my fair share of fails so it was nice that he was so upfront with her. My friend explained to him her hair type and what she was looking to achieve with this trim and he was very honest with her and discussed her options. They came to an agreement on how he should proceed and I think he did an absolutely fabulous job on her hair. It is exactly what they talked about and it looked great. My only suggestion is that he sent her off without putting any product in her hair. It wasn't really a big deal, if it was she probably would have said something to him before leaving. When she got home she added some pomade in her hair and that really knocked it out if the park. She immediately got a compliment the very next day when someone stopped to ask her who did her hair! Super cute trim! Very nice job. read more

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Fantastic salon. Adam is great. He has the patience to give great color and he's kind and fun to talk to. Salon also has sunday hours.

My son is (typical teenager) picky about his hair. He loves getting his hair cut here and the business is always really up front about when they are available, so we don't sit & wait during COVID times. Not the cheapest compared to 'discount cuts' but after a bad great clips experience, this is worth it. read more

Adam has been my stylist for over 10 years now. I wouldn't even consider going anywhere else. I get so many compliments! How business partner Omar does a fabulous job for his clients as well. You will not be disappointed. They are worth every dollar and then some ! read more

Istyle Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This a terrible place to go for a female haircut. My boyfriend liked this place so I wanted to get a few inches off my ends and I don't wanna return ever again. He doesn't have any female haircut technique, all he does is chop off the length I want which is done in 5 minutes and that's it 50 bucks! I wanted a layered haircut and finished with one horrible layer that looked my hair was a staircase. He completely change my hairstyle into a medium length bob cut when I only wanted to cut my ends. I'll have to fix my hair elsewhere read more

I was in town for work and decided to take a chance on getting a haircut here after reading other reviews. Adam did a great job, I love cut. I had him take off about 6''. The salon is located next to Starbucks on the upper level in the Crabtree Mall. read more

I had a very odd experience at this salon. I called what I thought was Mitchell's. iStyle apparently purchased the old Mitchell's phone number. I made an appointment with what I thought was Mitchell's. I told the stylist that I wanted a cut and highlights. The stylist called the day before my appointment to change the time. When I got the mall, I realized Mitchell's had closed, so I went to the upper floor to find iStyle. When I arrived I realized it was a much smaller salon. No one was at the salon to greet me. Another customer was sitting waiting for a hair cut and said she had been there for 15 minutes and no one had yet shown up. About 10 minutes later, a stylist showed up. He told the other customer to come back in 15 minutes and he'd squeeze her in. The stylist wreaked of cigarettes. I showed him a picture of what I wanted in a cut and color. I mentioned that I was sensitive to smoke. He washed his hands and then began working on my hair. He was upset that I mentioned that I wanted a shorter hair cut because he had only planned on highlights. He seemed annoyed that he then had to shampoo my hair. He cut my hair and then started on the foils for the highlights. The other customer came back. She had to sit for another 30 minutes while he finished my foils. I then moved to another chair so that he could cut the other customer's hair. While he was tending to the other customer, he mentioned that the credit card machine was broken and he'd only take cash and asked if that would be a problem. I'm sitting mid-highlights and now I find out he only takes cash. This is bad business. I didn't have cash on me. It was also a holiday and the bank was not opened nor had my paycheck been deposited yet. I had planned on placing on a credit card. I didn't have a checkbook on me. If he had told me in advance, I could've made other plans to have cash or a checkbook. Also, the pricing changed while I was sitting there. The sign in the salon says that a cut is $49 and highlights are $89. This should be $138, but he told me I needed to get $195 to bring back to him. The stylist took his time with the other customer, so my highlights sat "baking" too long. I wanted caramel colored highlights, but they ended up being a bright blonde. The chairs were very uncomfortable. The salon phone constantly rang and the stylist kept excusing himself to answer it. Fast forward to checkout. I went to the mall's ATM machine and got out what I could, which was only $100. He told me that he'd call or text once the credit card machine was working. More than a week later, I received a phone call from an unknown number. I was at work, so I didn't answer it. The following day, I received a text indicating that the credit card machine was back up and running. He also posted a picture of a receipt from an ATM showing a balance of $3000. He wrote a message on the receipt saying that I was a monster and setting a bad example for my child saying that I could've paid more but chose not to and that I was un-American. This was not my receipt from the ATM machine, but he apparently thought that it was. He then sent me another text message saying that I have poor character and that essentially I'm a racist. This couldn't be the furthest from the truth! When I texted back and told him I had planned on coming back to the mall over the weekend to pay him, he told me he didn't want my money and I should never come back. My hair looked nice, but definitely not worth "emotional abuse" via text message. read more

I was out in the mall one day and had not seen this place before. I stopped to take a look see. Adam was pleasant and kind. I decided to come back another day and give them a try. Adam took care of my hair and did a fabulous job. He really knows hair! This is a place you should really try at Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh for sure! read more

My regular salon has gotten really pricey and commercial. I wanted to get a few inches off without paying $85 and I found this place at the mall. I know, the mall, but before you roll your eyes... I love my haircut! It was exactly as I asked and looked better than my last few haircuts at the $$$$ salon that I usually go to (and still adore). Conveniently located next to the new Starbucks in Crabtree, ask for Adam! read more

Came in to get a haircut (like i had previously) the same man who cut my hair previously told me this time that he would not do "ethnic" hair. Keep in mind, my hair was completely straight and all i wanted was a trim. I was denied service solely for being a different complexion. The first time he did my hair he had a huge attitude, but he did the job so i returned (only to be denied this time because of my skin color). He then told me go downstairs and tell someone else to my hair. I was very embarrassed and upset. Taking up a formal complaint soon. read more

If you have "Ethnic hair" don't bother even coming to this place because they would deny you service. A man specifically told me that he " don't do ethnic hair" . The older man in the front counter claimed the same thing. All I wanted was a wash and a trim, but I guess that was too difficulty for my loose textured ethnic hair lol this is comical, ridiculous, and extremely unprofessional. These "stylist" which I would not consider them to be, shouldn't be allowed to work in the mall where "ethnic" people shop. Just my opinion. If any one else runs across the same situation with IStyle, in the mall, on the bottom floor near H&M, report them. read more

I have been going to Adam for more than 5 years. I started with his former partner, Omar, at Mitchel's Hair in Crabtree until they closed. Omar knew only one haircut and that was to make mine look like his. It was close to a swim cap type look but it lasted me awhile. When Omar wasn't available, I saw Adam. He was frequently late for an appointment and also smelled horrible like cigarette smoke. He still does. I would wait over 15 minutes for him to appear. I never said anything about it and tried to be understanding. When Mitchel's closed, Omar and Adam started a new salon, istyle. The transition seemed fine. Omar and Adam had a "falling out." Omar left and Adam was now in charge of the "salon." Adam always did a nice haircut and even says, "excuse me" while trimming around the ears. I always thought that was polite and funny. He still smelled like cigarette smoke, and I had to ask him to wash his hands every time so my head didn't smell like cigarettes. I got what I call a "simple haircut." I use no products, don't ask for washing or coloring. I also don't care to really look over my haircut. I ALWAYS call if I can't make an appointment with 24 hour notice. I also tip at least 20%. The last time I went in for a haircut was a little over a month ago. I only get haircuts 7-8 times a year. Adam asked me how I wanted my hair. I told him I want it trimmed up but not as short as last time. The previous time it was VERY short. I didn't say anything because I was use to the Omar swim cap. Adam started cutting my hair. He cut it for maybe 5 minutes. It was still a little long. You do want to see some hair on the floor for $35. He started to trim it again. This was better. I asked him to trim the sides just a little more and we'd be good. He then to my surprise caught an attitude. He stated yelling at me. I sat there in utter disbelief asking myself if this is REALLY happening. He said, " I cut your hair 3 times now. I will trim this but after this don't come back!" He told me he can't make money cutting my hair if I ask for any revisions. I was afraid as he continued that he'd somehow knick me with some scissors or something on purpose. I sat in a stunned disbelief. I had been going to him for years and all of the sudden he snapped! He didn't have ANY customers waiting but his new partner, Fabby, who I saw at Mitchel's a time or two before was there cutting a guy's hair while his mother looked on. When Adam finished he told me NOT to pay and not come back. I told him I WOULD pay and I did. He accepted my payment but quickly hit the "No Tip" button. I asked him to step out into the mall to talk about what happened. I didn't want his partner's customers to watch his attitude. He told me he can't make money cutting my hair because I asked him for revisions to get what I wanted. He was yelling. He finally calmed down some and apologized with a fist bump. I just thought he was under a lot of stress because he is the only one cutting hair and he can't keep any employees very long. I gave him the benefit of the doubt. I called yesterday to make another appointment against my better judgment and opinions of others. They said, " I wouldn't trust him!" I thought well....a guy who says "excuse me" over and over while trimming couldn't be but so bad. Adam declined to make me a new appointment because of what he told me above. He is now in a new location in the mall with $10,000 in rent. I guess he doesn't need long term customer's business for a payment. I laughed at the other negative reviews on here. I thought...no way! Not Adam! Well now they do seem VERY LOGICAL. I tolerated it because I was trying to be understanding that he was doing everything and to support a small business. He gives a good haircut if you don't ask him for any revisions. He told me when I called ,"I can't stand people like you!" 'Your kind gets on my nerves and makes me angry!" Best of luck Adam! read more

My girlfriend went into IStyle at Crabtree Valley Mall and the guy there told her he does not do Ethnic hair. When her hair was completely and beautifully straight and all she wanted was a light trim. Really degrading just feel like that was really disrespectful and it was an excuse so he get off work early. read more

Based on a recommendation..we drove an hour for my daughter to get her hair washed, cut and blow dry. The stylist Emad decided he could do hair while arguing with a customer on the phone. He also told two walk ins that he would do their hair. He did not wash my daughters hair or cut her hair the way she asked. He hurried thru the appt we made last week for the walk ins. He charged her $56 for less than 30 min of attention. I went back to salon to speak to him and no one was there. This location is in the mall. We drove home. I called the salon to try to understand what happened and this man was on defense 30 seconds in. He was rude and just wanted to over talk asking me "to come and get my money and that he gave a deal". Mind you $49 was quoted on the phone. I explained to him that he did not wash her hair or cut her hair the way she asked. He told her that what he was doing was the same. It wasn't. He then proceeded to tell me he was a "master stylist" and he could have charged more. He also said that my daughter declined a wash. When I could get a word in..I advised him if the price was more we would have paid and that as upset as my daughter was/is ...her version is what I believe. We should have went with our intuition when he didn't return initial call for appts and when calling the salon today- first 2 times no one answered and third time phone was answered and disconnected immediately. It's unfortunate that a 16 yr paid with her money for the worst service ever. No manners or customer service. No wonder the salon was empty. read more

I was looking for a go to salon, and I can honestly say I will never ever be returning here, and that I wish I walked out and didn't get my hair done at this awful place. Well for starters my stylist was 30 minutes late in starting my appointment. I am a very patient and understanding person, I understand that people fall behind so I waited. However I was upset that when he took the foils off my hair my healthy dark black hair was now PLATINUM blond and looked like it was about to break off. Aside from the color disaster, I look on the side of my head and I see orange blotches from where the bleach bled through the foil. Even after seeing this I was calm and asked him to please fix it even if I could see my ends breaking. The stylist even blamed the color mess up on me, when I specifically showed him pictures of caramel highlights on google before we even started. I told him I wanted a nice caramel color, and we both agreed that if we went any lighter there would be major breakage and I whole heartedly agreed with him. But he left to finish the other woman's hair dye and let me process under the heat for 40 mins. He was able to fix one of the orange blotches but, because he was late, he did a half butt job on my trim and even told me "sorry I can't style your hair I can only do the front the mall is closed". So he half dries my hair and I go home - - only to find MORE orange blotches spread throughout my hair. I step in the shower the next day, and I kid you not patches of blonde hair where he dyed fell out in clumps!!!!!!!!!!!! At this point I was livid. I paid $225 for a half done job that I could have done at home. Do yourself a favor people, find another salon. The costumer service here was less than a stars worth, and I had to pay more for hair conditioners now that my hair is falling out and dead. read more