I went to this salon for a haircut and a balayage, and unfortunately, it was a terrible experience that left my hair damaged for months. I didn't like the haircut, but I can overlook that as a matter of personal preference. However, I explicitly told the stylist that I did not want any blonde in my hair--and yet I walked out with blonde streaks around my head. I was so upset with the result that I had to go to a different salon just two days later to fix the damage. When they began working on my hair, it was clear what a mess he had created in my hair. He left harsh lines that remained visible even after coloring my hair darker. Despite charging rates comparable to a high-end stylist--I paid nearly $700--the quality was nowhere near that level. I sent photos to show the results, but never received a response. I also left a review on Google, and his only reply was to deny ever receiving my complaint--something I noticed he did with other negative reviews as well. He does not take accountability for his work, and based on my experience, I would strongly caution others before booking here. read more

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There is no one I would trust more with my hair than Rodney. I have been a client of his for years now and from the first appointment he has always exceeded my expectations. Rodney's talent is unmatched and he always knows what is best for my hair. I've never been happier! Rodney is completely professional and cares about client satisfaction - in fact, there have been a couple of times when my hair wasn't quite behaving after a service, and he has brought me back in to take a look and make some adjustments, without charge. The bottom line - Rodney is AMAZING, easily the most talented stylist in Raleigh. I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else! read more

Robledo Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The best studio in Raleigh, Rodney is very professional and he has fresh and modern ideas. This is a high-end hair studio and not your typical hair salon. Highly recommended! read more

I found Robledo Studio through a facebook post a few months ago, and my husband and I haven't been anywhere else since! Rodney is very professional and has a true eye for which haircuts and colors go best with the client's skin tone and eye color. The prices are reflected in the technique, attention, and products that are used during each visit. Personally, I prefer to pay more to recieve exceptional services that I wouldn't receive at a "typical" hairsalon. It's money very well spent! Now that i've been to Robledo Studios I don't want to go anywhere else. Great atmosphere, customer service, and results! read more

Rodney designed a Beautiful and relaxing salon. He is very nice and generous with his time. He has done an amazing job with my hair. He brought great suggestions and it turned out great. I can't agree more with the reviews, he is very talented and as a great eye for what suit you best. I am very happy with my experience and I'm done with my search for the perfect salon and hair stylist. I will surely be returning at Robledo Salon again! read more

Rodney is a hair magician! He has excellent customer service and an unparalleled level of professionalism. I really recommend if you're looking for a new hairstylist! He's amazing and will give you the best treatment :) read more

Rodney has been my stylist for 3 years and I wonder why it took me so long to find him. I love that I can just sit in his chair, relax and leave the rest to him. Rodney has such a unique gift to just look at you and create a masterpiece. It's not all about hair color. He considers skin tone, facial structure, eye color etc..He is exactly what I need when I don't know what I need or want. Rodney's personalized service is well worth the little bit of extra money you might spend on hair services, but I have never felt rushed and I always leave 100% satisfied and beautiful. read more

Completely unprofessional. He didn't listen to what I asked for, and went with what HE thought was best instead of what I wanted. I'm open to suggestion, but that should be discussed and agreed to BEFORE he ever starts cutting. He just said "okay" to my requests and did what he wanted anyway. My hair ended up much shorter than I wanted, and he made the front so short that I couldn't wear a ponytail for months. On top of that, the total charges at the end were way more than I had been told in the beginning. I had made a point of requesting the more expensive Extra-Long/Extra-Dense option when booking my appointment. However, when we were finished, the total he gave me was even higher! When I questioned it, he said my hair was REALLY thick (whatever that means.) He saw my hair the second I sat down, so he knew then that he would charge me extra but never said a word. He just gave me the higher bill at the end when it was time to pay. Months later, it was time for another cut. I considered going elsewhere, but my favorite stylist was on maternity leave, and I rationalized that my hair wasn't as long or thick now so should be less expensive, and I would be more direct about what I wanted. I booked through the online system and the appointment was initially accepted. However, he didn't like the honest and very fair review I had given that summarized all the above, so he subsequently cancelled the appointment and sent me an email to find a new stylist. A true professional would have accepted and acknowledged the feedback and sought to rectify the issue by improving the customer's experience. His reaction was downright childish. I've seen his response to other negative reviews online and it's all the same - blaming the client themselves for their dissatisfaction and insulting them. He thinks that because of his experience, his opinion is all that matters, not his customers'. He does not have any interest in delivering a truly positive customer experience. If you do go to him, don't you dare say that you aren't thrilled with whatever result he decides to give you or you'll be insulted, banned, and have to witness an adult temper tantrum. EDIT TO ADDRESS OWNER'S RESPONSE: "All of your complaints are about the price you don't want to pay" #1 WHAT?? Out of 4 paragraphs there, only ONE ever mentions the word "price" or refers to the cost AT ALL. Way to completely ignore 75% of what I was actually talking about and then twist the other 25% (see point #2). #2 I never actually complained about the price. I complained about the PRACTICE of not informing the client upfront of the CHANGE in price. Virtually all customers expect this & all half-decent service providers know & practice this. #3 "You sent me an email asking me for discounts for your next week appointment." No. No, I did not. I inquired about the rewards points missing from my account for "liking" your FB page. I mentioned offhand that I'd like to make sure the accounting on the rewards program was accurate before I wrote a review because YOU OFFERED a 10% discount for online reviews. I did not REQUEST a discount. You ADVERTISE a discount given for a review. WHY DO YOU OFFER A DISCOUNT IF YOU'LL CALL A CLIENT CHEAP FOR USING IT?? #4 "Then you wanted me to change my rewards program so it can benefit your budget needs." Again, no. No I did not. I asked a question to confirm my understanding of the terms of YOUR offered rewards program. I never said a word about what my budget even was #5 "I have a degree in Advertising and Public Relations, my marketing strategies has worked perfectly for everyone that visit and become part of the Robledo Studio family. Why do you want me to change them for you?" Good for you on your degree. So what? I have a Masters in Business. I work in corporate strategy for a Fortune 500 company. More importantly, nothing in my review had ANYTHING to do with your marketing OR your rewards program, and I never asked you to change anything about either. My review was about your actual service. College doesn't teach you to actually treat people well #6 I stated IN MY REVIEW why I requested the 2nd appointment. Forgive me for actually wanting to give a service a 2nd chance at a better experience. This is your thanks for a customer that was willing to give you another try? You belittle and insult them for it? That's not a competent business owner. That's a childish a$$hole #7 "No one complains about prices but only the ones that can't pay but yes they still want fabulous hair." ....Just wow. I make six figures you judgmental moron. I can more than afford your services. That doesn't mean your services are worth the value #8 Thank you for demonstrating in such grand fashion the the unprofessionalism and childishness I was referring to, not to mention your lack of compunction about outright lying. I'm so glad everyone can see firsthand how much you actually care about your clients and the experience they have with you. read more

I've been going to Rodney's over a year now. I lived in NJ and was afraid I was not going to find someone as good as my stylist there. But Rodney is even better!!! I am so glad I found him. I am living in Pittsboro now but I don't mind driving to Raleigh for a great haircut. I highly recommend his studio. read more

First of all I would like to say that I'm not someone who usually posts reviews but after reading this really long negative review from one other client I decided I should at least share my experiences as well - the good and the bad. I made the decision to give Robledo Studio a try after reading an article featuring his services and talent in the Raleigh Magazine and after reading all the great reviews on his website. The first haircut was really great, resulting in a lot of compliments from coworkers. His salon is also very inviting, his personality very professional and nice and it is truly similar to a small spa experience. However, I was greatly disappointed and upset when I went for cut & color (high & low lights) last weekend..... The cut is still very good, a bit shorter than anticipated, but what really upset me the most was that I spent 3.5h (typically takes 2h) at his salon Fr afternoon for cut & color (waiting in between treatments while he was cutting hair for 2 other customers) and then the exorbitant amount of money he charged ($265) when his website lists low & highlights for $105 plus $58 for cut, which would be close to the $180-$200 I usually pay. He justified the price by stating he did a lot of extra color treatments incl. Olaplex which I personally really see as a misrepresentation of his website fee schedule. I had furthermore provided a picture of what I was envisioning -and had waited with the color for him to see what my natural really dark blond hair color looked like- and was so excited, thinking I would leave with the color in that picture. He suggested a 'warmer' tone of blond for the highlights, which I interpreted as going more into 'golden blond' with then really really dark blonde low lights. What I ultimately ended up with was an overall hair color that had a lot of reddish tones of blond to it and with not really dark enough low lights that made me look totally 'washed out' and that did not go with my black eyebrows and facial complexion. (Needless to say I was terribly upset and disappointed when I left that day). He was accommodating when I called back the very next day, asking him to either please refund me some money so I could get the color fixed somewhere else or to do something to darken it and get the red out. He generously fit me in around noon as money back was not an option trying to undo the red and to give me darker low lights. The whole procedure took another 2h and I ended up with brownish hair overall with still some reddish undertones and some golden blond in it but it is still far from what I wanted and what I like...... (His products are very good and my hair did not feel damaged or over processed after that whole ordeal.) Lesson learnt is that now- in hindsight- looking at the pictures on his website, most of the ladies have these 'warm' color tones in their new looks which I personally don't care for much as too reddish for me. I wish it all had worked out but it did not. read more