I'm glad she works well for others, but definitely did not work for me. I had an important upcoming…read moreevent and asked her to trim my shoulder-length bob. I told her my hair wings when layered and to leave it long. She promptly chopped off a large top piece and proceeded to layer my entire head. The longest section was only ~3 inches long. She then tried to form ringlets and left it to air dry. It was simply awful. Trying to keep an open mind (and having no other option), I thought I might get used to it. I left the salon. I called her two days later and left a message that I was having trouble making my winging hair look halfway decent, and wondered if she could squeeze me in for a quick fix prior to my event. I was desperate. She never even called back. Very disappointing. I went to my event with a bird's nest hairdo that several people told me wasn't my best look... It was humiliating. I guess she doesn't care about dissatisfied customers.

Being new to the area (ok, really, who isn't?), I needed to find all new services. I'm pretty…read morepicky when it comes to my hair so that was one of the first things I started researching. It didn't take long before I found Curl Up and Dye. The reviews sounded great (aside from the one scheduling snafu), so I made my appointment. If you're a new client, you won't be able to get in the same week. Kim is a one-woman show and is busy... because she's so good! So I scheduled my appointment for a few weeks out. I initially left her a message and she called me back when she was in between clients. Her place was easy to find, with its own little parking lot which made it convenient to zip in and out. Kim was friendly and listened to what I was looking for, and made suggestions based on my hair type. It was great. She was extremely efficient and my hair came out amazing. Now, I even send my husband there to get his hair cut. She is reasonably priced and sells Aveda products in her salon. I would definitely recommend Kim to anyone looking for a salon in the area... she's worth the wait!

One of the hardest things about leaving DFW was leaving my hair stylist/designer, Ryan. When moving…read moreback to the RDU area I knew I'd have to find a new hair person. Well, Ryan actually helped me out. He's certified in L'Oreal color, so he used his fellow contacts to find me a salon in the Triangle. Douglas Carroll! I'd heard of Douglas Carroll because I'd seen their photos in hairstyle magazines when I used to buy those years ago when I lived in Charlotte, but I'd never been to the salon in Raleigh. I took Ryan's suggestion and made an appointment after getting some stylist recommendations from the DC Salon. I brought my hair color formula with me from Dallas, and Luanna the Raleigh stylist was able to take that and just keep right on going with my hair. Whew! She was able to cover my greys and give me a trim I liked. The salon itself has a cool vibe -- lots of hair stations, a great color mixing area in the back, plus a section up front with various hair products. Parking at this location can be tough depending on what day you come. I'd recommend making an appointment during the week if you're able.

I had an excellent experience here! I scheduled a consultation to get some recommendations on how…read moreto fix what was done at another salon a few days prior, but they ended up squeezing me in and fixing it the day of the consultation. It meant the world to me! As a woman in her mid-40's the last thing I need is to feel self-conscious about my hair. I left there feeling beautiful. Everyone here was incredibly friendly and genuinely serious about their craft. The level of skill at this salon far surpasses others at the same price point. Noah was the main stylist who worked on my hair and he was amazing. But what was most impressive was the way the whole team worked together to ensure myself and the other clients were taken care of. I also really appreciated their honesty about the state of my hair and the fact that it would take a couple sessions to fully correct what was done at the other salon. I was so happy with the results, but definitely appreciated Noah's honesty most of all. The salon overall seems to be run with integrity and highly skilled professionals.

Victoria did my hair for the first time today and did a great job! I have thick, curly hair, so not…read morethe easiest hair to cut and style and I walked out happy! I've already rebooked. Highly recommend Victoria!

Morgan dyed my hair a beautiful brown and gave me a trim! She did such an amazing job and made me…read morefeel so comfortable and taken care of! Highly recommend going to see her. She also does wedding hair styling.

I requested an update of my haircut, plus a color consultation. Lillian took all the time I needed…read moreto describe my concerns and made suggestions. I am very happy with the result and we agreed that on my next visit we would evaluate what worked well and what didn't and go from there. I am very happy with the result. The salon itself is very bright and clean. The staff is friendly and bring coffee and/or tea if you want some.

I had recently moved to the area and needed to find someone I could trust. I am so happy I've found…read moreShannon. I was able to show her some photos, explained what I was looking for and she delivered (even better that my previous hairstylist) and the best part is she very easy to talk with and has tons of product knowledge on how to keep my hair healthy in between visits. If you're looking for a great hairdresser in Raleigh, Shannons your girl!!

Great experiences, honest people, excellent service. I've had nothing but great experiences here…read more Both my daughters and I have long hair. We've all seen Cassie for haircuts and I recently saw the owner Lisa for color. Everyone takes the time to listen to your wants and needs and delivers 5/5 service. Scalp massage, drinks, conversation, great vibes- all Icing on the cake to great service and great hair at the end of your service. Would 100% reccomend to friends and family!!

I booked highlights with gloss and a cut, I had the pleasure of booking with Delaney. She was…read moreprofessional, talented, and so fun to spend the afternoon with. My appointment was at 12 she finished around 3. I'm new to NC and had spent weeks looking online and reading reviews on salons. It's a big deal going to a new salon. The vibes were clean friendly and relaxing. Although they did inform me they will be moving to a new location very soon. I left the salon feeling so happy with everything, my color cut and style, including the price, it was 340$, I think, sorry don't remember the exact total. It was money well spent. I'm hoping to still be in NC when the new location opens, I have no doubts that it will be fabulous. Thank you Delaney for getting my color and cut just how I wanted.

I would like to preface this review with the fact that I am typically not picky about haircuts, and…read moreI don't usually get upset very easily. Not to say that I am upset, just very, very disappointed. Furthermore, If I leave with something that isn't 100% meeting my expectations, I usually adapt and life goes on. However, every time I look in the mirror I find myself disappointed with my hair after getting it cut a few days ago Anyways, I have been getting my hair haircut at Salon Blu for about three years now. Overall, it is a great experience and I usually leave happy with my hair. The stylists are always super friendly and we have pleasant conversations during. It is worth mentioning that this salon has staff who have different experience levels. I have always chosen or been placed with a stylist with a high experience level, but this time I chose to take a gamble and go with someone at a "level 1"... this was where I went wrong. We had a great conversation, and I told her the exact haircut that I wanted- just a simple medium length cut with lots of layers (I had long hair). Additionally, I provided about five reference photos of the exact haircut that I wanted. I figured the haircut would be simple enough to replicate. I told her verbatim "please just not too short". I expected that she would deliver the haircut that I wanted with the information I provided and the photos. This was not the case.... my idea of a medium length haircut was erased and replaced with essentially a "long bob" ... which is very short... about 4 inches shorter than what I asked for. I really wish that she had followed my instructions of where I wanted it to be cut at. I think that she did not have enough experience and didn't consider the fact that wet hair appears much shorter once it is dry. Another item that I did not care for was that my typical 45 minute haircut took her an hour and a half to complete. I do not mind the fact that she took her time, so much as that she cut my hair entirely too short despite knowing that I wanted a medium length like the photos. I will be honest and just say it outright: my hair looks hideous now :( I left the salon feeling very sad and disappointed- only clinging to the fact that hair grows back. Despite being super upset about my hair, I will continue to go to the salon blu, but I highly recommend that anyone who goes to this place chooses a stylist at a high level. Lesson learned

I had my balayage done by Felicity and overall left feeling disappointed with the experience. I…read morewish there had been more transparency and communication throughout the process regarding what result was realistically achievable. I came in wanting a lighter, cooler-toned balayage and showed an inspo photo of hair she had previously done herself. However, the final result turned out much warmer/orangier than expected. I completely understand the complexity of coloring and bleaching and that results may not always turn out exactly as planned. I was never told before, during, or after the appointment that my hair had not lifted enough to achieve the desired tone until I reached out afterward myself. After contacting the salon, the corrective option offered was a darker glaze/toner, which wasn't really the direction I wanted to go, so I decided not to do it because I wasn't confident it would achieve the result I was hoping for.

First visit: excellent experience and very satisfied with the entire service. Taylor…read more(owner/operator) listens, does what you're asking and then outperforms. Everyone who works there appears to be knowledgeable and talented. I left very impressed, satisfied and looking forward to my next visit!

I'm going to save you months of time and countless tearful looks in the mirror: GO HERE FOR YOUR…read moreHAIR! I am particularly partial to Taylor as she is my stylist, however, I feel confident telling you to choose any of the stylists at The Legacy Salon with whom you feel comfortable, and book your appointment. Taylor is passionate about hair: everything hair-color, cut, care...you name it. My complimentary consultation with Taylor was the perfect question and answer session for both of us. Her questions are intuitive, and it is clear that she is listening. As it turns out, the color process that I wanted for my hair would have been quite uncomplimentary when considering my hair texture, my skin tone. Taylor explained 'why,' and provided fabulous suggestions that were completely satisfying. I like my natural brown color BUT with grey coming in, I thought I needed to go with grey-blending. I didn't want to-I don't like the way it looks on me. NOT ONE OTHER stylist in NC bothered to tell me (or even knew for that matter), WHY that was not a look for me. Finally, thanks to Taylor, now I knew. She is a plethora of information about hair color. She absolutely knows what she is talking about. Now, let's talk about haircuts! I watched other stylists at Legacy and Taylor recently cut my hair. Taylor and her stylists KNOW how to cut hair! After spending almost 2 years in NC searching for a salon that does superb color and cuts, I have found it. The other places I've been to have no clue what they are doing. I walked into my house after a simple conditioner treatment and blow dry and my family could not believe how healthy my hair looked. A week later after color and cut, my husband remarked that Taylor is without a doubt in first place for my hair. She joins a small but incredibly well regarded group of colorists/stylists: AJA (Bumble & Bumble, NYC), Charles Slider (Thunder Salon, Philadelphia...an ALLURE MAGAZINE BEST STYLIST), and Fatima (Faina Hair Salon, Sterling, VA...A Northern Virginia BEST STYLIST winner multiple times). When I say that Taylor knows her business, believe me. Next, I cannot imagine you will ever walk into a salon that will instantly make you feel as welcome and comfortable as The Legacy Salon. Nick is there behind the reception desk and is also providing services at the shampoo sink, etc., and he is so comfortable to talk to! Literally 5 minutes after meeting Taylor and Nick, I felt like I had known them forever. That alone is such a great experience especially after frequenting salons that have no clue about client relations to say nothing about hair color and cut. All that to say, if while you are sitting in your stylist's chair, and he or she is busy making TikTok videos, giggling like a school girl at another client's expense, and generally ignoring you, head for the door and never go back! I am almost one week post color and cut by Taylor at The Legacy Salon. All of my boxes regarding hair needs are checked. Last but not least, the fees at The Legacy Salon are reasonable, and a breath of fresh air when compared to the exorbitant fees charged at other salons. Additionally, the level of color and cut expertise is absolutely top-notch here. I researched for months and made my appointment, and I could not be more pleased. I highly recommend this salon.

I originally discovered K Elizabeth Salon via Groupon. I was looking for a good salon that would…read moredo full highlights and a cut (nothing crazy), but I always check reviews before buying a Groupon deal or making an appointment. K Elizabeth had great reviews that made me decide to give it a try. Although they don't offer online scheduling, they are very flexible and made scheduling easy. It is a quaint salon off St. Mary's Street in downtown Raleigh. There is parking behind and a little on the street (if you are lucky). About 3 weeks prior to my appointment, I got silly and colored my hair with Clairol Color Crave Semi-Permanent in Scarlet; let's just say my hair was RED. This stuff lasts 15+ washes; there's an understatement. After weeks of washing, my hair was a faded red/orange ugliness. I work from home, so not too many people thought it was CRAZY. I walked in and promptly apologized to Maddie for the condition of my hair. She was concerned that highlights, etc. might damage it due to the WONKY color, but she accepted the challenge. She spent a lot of time figuring out the best way to get rid of or remove/reduce the red. After working her magic, my hair just had minimal hints of red, and looked AWESOME! I was VERY impressed with Maddie and the team at K Elizabeth. They are all very friendly, and I could have spent more time watching them interact and just have fun.

I've been here twice with Ally - once for a fashion color (periwinkle blue) and cut and another to…read moreturn my blonde color back to a chocolate brown / copper tone. Ally did an amazing job each time - I sent over a picture of inspiration and she was able to absolutely nail it! When I got the blue halo color done, Karen mixed some take-home ColorCraft, which was super helpful so that I could refresh the color whenever it faded. This salon definitely knows what their doing when it comes to color - I've never had a better experience with getting exactly what I ask for at a salon! You do have to park on the street, but generally you can find parking no problem, and I do recommend calling well in advance for an appointment (especially if you're doing color), since they book up pretty fast. Price is pretty affordable as well and the entire team are sweethearts!