I was visiting Charlotte from San Diego with a little time to kill before meeting a friend, and…read moredecided to try and squeeze in a quick haircut. After striking out at a couple of places, I stumbled upon Lucid Hair Studio in Ballentyne. Walking in, I admit I had a moment of "this looks too fancy for a quick men's cut," and worried about the price. The cut was definitely on the pricier side compared to my usual spots, but the owner herself, Oxana Mak Folls, was available to take me as a walk-in. Then something unexpected happened - I got the best damn haircut of my life. Oxana is a true artist. She explained her process every step of the way, including why she uses only shears instead of clippers. Apparently clippers just follow the shape of your skull, and since most people don't have perfectly smooth, symmetrical heads, you end up with a haircut that varies with your head shape rather than looking even. A skilled stylist with shears can actually compensate for head shape and create a more natural, even look. Plus, clippers create jagged edges that make your hair look rougher and grow out harsher - though I'm still wrapping my head around all the technical details. Either way, it worked. We had the most engaging conversation too - the time flew by! And the scalp massage? Lived up to every bit of hype. The products she used smelled incredible, and the face massage was a fantastic touch. I'm usually not one to buy products at a salon, but the spray wax she used was so good I had to take some home (cost more than I usually spend on hair products, but whatever). Lucid Hair Studio, and Oxana specifically, is now officially my go-to spot whenever I'm on the East Coast. My new dilemma? Finding someone local in San Diego who can match her skills - good luck to me on that quest. I'm writing this three weeks after my haircut, and here's the thing: it still looks fantastic. Oxana told me it would last 5-6 weeks versus my normal 3-4 weeks, and she wasn't kidding. It actually looks better each week as it grows out. When you do the math, that's about 36% more value per cut - suddenly that higher price tag makes a lot more sense. If you're in the Charlotte area and looking for an incredible hair experience, seriously, just go. Trust me on this one - you won't regret it!

I would definitely recommend this salon. They have transform my hair with a great haircut/stylish…read more and absolutely perfect highlights. Alena was just fabulous and I loved the way she was doing her work and soo focused with a great smile. I appreciate that. Overall, I loved the salon atmosphere, it is fresh, and their hair products smells soo freakin' Good! Oxanna, provided me great customer service, and I will definitely be back for my future hair services. Thanks

Love this small, boutique salon. Everyone is so friendly. Ani did a fantastic job with a color…read morecorrection for me. She was honest and transparent when telling me it would take time. My hair is exactly what I was hoping for now!

Hard to put my finger on it but I was uncomfortable here. Lost appointments and a negative comment…read moreabout my choice of hair color were the last straw.

I went in wanting just a few face-framing foils to brighten my natural brown hair and make it a…read morelighter brown. I specifically said I did not want my full head done and showed a reference photo. I'm very disappointed with the result. My hair is splotchy, with some areas blonde and others orange, and it looks rushed and poorly blended. While washing my hair, the stylist even said, "This looks a lot warmer than I would have liked it to be," while discussing the dyes with another stylist. This concerned me, but I trusted that she knew what she was doing. I also went in for a specific service at the price I was given, but I was never informed that a different service was being performed. I only found out when I went to pay, was shocked by the price, and asked the front desk for a breakdown of what was done. I was then told additional services had been performed that I never asked for or consented to. Had I known beforehand, I would not have gone through with it. For the price I paid, I expected a much better result. Unfortunately, it was not worth it. For reference, this is what I asked for vs. what I received: a lighter brown with a few face-framing foils, but instead my hair is orange, bright blonde, and brown. I have below my reference photo and what I left with...

I was really disappointed with how they prioritize pricing over customer service . I went in for a…read morewash and a very light trim. My appointment started at 12:30, and my stylist, Mary, finished by 12:45. Aside from the conditioning treatment, the actual trim took LESS than 2 minutes, and I was STILL charged the full price of $55 with NO blow dry bc I opted to leave with wet hair. I don't mind paying for quality service, but the price simply didn't reflect the amount of work that was done. To make matters worse, BEFORE the service was even finished, Mary pointed me to the QR code taped to her mirror and asked me to leave a tip. That felt awkward and unprofessional. Nonetheless , I left feeling overcharged for a subpar service

I've actually been coming here for years and love my hairdresser, Kera! My daughter has seen…read morePatience for hair color, and it has always come out fantastic. Relaxed atmosphere that is always clean. Prices are reasonable and as long as I schedule next appointment when I'm there, scheduling is not an issue.

Once we found out that In Style cuts men's and boys hair as well as women's, we tried it out. That…read morewas 6 years ago, I and my son have had our hair cut by Kera every 2 weeks since 2012. Kera is a great person and you can tell by her schedule that she is well liked and respected for her talent. Book in advance or you may not get in when you need your haircut. Kera has also been kind enough on occasion to squeeze me in for a haircut when I forgot to schedule. I recommend In style for everyone, my wife and daughters also use this salon and if you need your nails done ask Kera for her daughters number.

I have had my hair colored and cut with Lauren and she's amazing. Very professional but also very…read moreunderstanding. Enjoy getting pampered by her.

I've tried this salon twice so far and have been very happy with the results. The owner is very…read morenice and makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. I have had haircuts only so far but I have seen other clients with different services very happy too.

I've been going to this salon for 6 years now and I absolutely love it! My hair looks amazing when…read moreI leave and my self esteem gets a boost. My hairdresser has went above and beyond for me many times. I highly recommend

Absolutely love this salon! It's always clean, welcoming, and has a great atmosphere. Cindy is…read moreamazing--she's professional, talented, and always leaves my hair looking beautiful and healthy. I highly recommend this salon, especially if you book with Cindy!

I've been going to Madison at The Parlor. She not only does an amazing job on my color but is…read morefantastic with placing extensions. In addition to that, one thing I'm super particular about how my hair is styled and she always styles it GREAT! The salon itself has such a great sophisticated yet peaceful vibe which makes it so inviting. Highly recommend.

I was really disappointed by my experience at this salon. The atmosphere felt unwelcoming and…read morejudgmental rather than professional or kind. It also became clear that the owner encourages staff to only accept or prioritize "high-end" clients who fit a certain image, which I found very discouraging. For example, the owner prioritizes hair extension services as if it's a high end salon in New York City. On top of that, it was uncomfortable to hear clients being discussed after they left -- something that should never happen in a professional environment. There's been a lot of staff turnover recently, and it's not hard to understand why. It's sad to see this kind of culture in a small community like Waxhaw, where most salons take pride in treating everyone with respect.

Wonderful job by Denise on my hair.. I got a cut and color. She did a great job. Very happy.read more

I could tell by her bio that Courtney had experience with coloring blonde hair and she did a great…read morejob! She listened to the description of what I wanted and then gave me her recommendation of how best to get there. Glad I listened because I am very pleased! She doesn't make you feel rushed and very much wants you to like the end result. I'm very particular about my hair and Courtney passed the test! The salon is modern, clean and the staff is professional and welcoming. My next appointment is on the calendar! You should get yours scheduled too!