Sherri always gives a great cut, style, etc. She's a wizard at color too! The other stylists are very skilled and the vibe in the shop is always positive. read more

Julie is the most amazing hair dresser in the entire Bay Area!! I promise you will leave being happier than you have ever been! Color Styling Her products ect... Let her prove it! Call her!! read more

I have gotten a series of bad haircuts in the past few years in Durham, and have been going home to Georgia to get my haircut, but I really needed it done. So I took about an hour last weekend to call around to different places to try to find a stylist that is well versed in my hair type and is a good cutter vs colorist. I decided on making an appointment with Paula at noon today after speaking to the receptionist at Wavelengths. When I arrived today, they did not have any evidence of my appointment. They said they could fit me in at 12:45 with someone. I expressed to the owner how worried I was about having another bad haircut and how reticent I was to have someone cut my hair who was not very experienced with fine hair. She and the receptionists assured me that this other stylist was good at haircuts and they had just seen her cut someone with fine hair and it looked good. I said ok because I really needed a haircut. Huge mistake. The appointment got pushed to 1, and then when I got there I was told the stylist was 10 minutes behind. 26 minutes later, I was taken to a hair washing station. TLDR, the whole experience was bad. I looked like cousin it for almost the whole haircut, she mostly cut my hair with it hanging over my face. Almost the whole haircut happened with my hair in total disarray on top of my head even though I clarified with her twice where I like my part. I showed her two pictures of me after haircuts I liked, and what she gave me was a limp Florence Henderson-esque haircut that has a bulbous look at the top and then a long way to the next layer. I asked her to blend the layers better. She tried to no avail. My hair looks piece-y, choppy, and worse than when I style it myself. It has zero volume. The whole experience was so bad I was just fully disassociating by the end of it. I expressed multiple times I was not satisfied. At the end I even said "this does not look good" and asked her to stop cutting before it got worse. This stylist is not even listed on their website and according to their instagram it appears that she has worked there for a week. It's clear that they wanted to figure out how to help me, but what ended up happening is my hair looks terrible and now I need to pay to have it redone (in Georgia, the stylists in Durham have now fully traumatized me). Paid full price and tipped. Will definitely not be back. Horrible experience all around. read more

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I'm so grateful to Carli -- yesterday she very kindfully and skillfully fixed a real mess for me!

My hair was pretty dry and needed a cut, but I wanted to preserve as much length as possible and Taylor did exactly what I asked for (and styled my hair so nicely). They got me in for a walk in appointment and it was a breeze. Really love this salon, everyone is so great and sweet! read more

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Not for long curly hair. So sad and disappointed! They were kind to offer us a same day appointment - I specifically asked if the stylist available (Carly) was comfortable cutting long curly hair. They said yes. She spent little time trying to understand the goal (long curly bangs with face framers and layers) and did not take any time to look at her curl pattern dry. She just wanted to go straight to washing and cutting - wet. Very few layers throughout...so it looks like a bi-level. Her hair takes forever to grow out. She is so sad. read more

I have been getting my hair done from Taylor for more than a year. She is super talented & a very patient person. Every time I visit her, I love how she makes my vision comes to life. She goes above and beyond to make you feel special. I will keep on going to this salon to get my hair taken care as long as Tayol is behind the chairs. You are a rockstar, Taylor! read more

First visit to Wavelengths and Carli. Could not be more pleased with the haircut AND Carli's great personality. The technique she used to cut my hair (clippers on the sides followed by a scissor finish) was something new to me and, boy, the results were, I think (and my wife), very good. Going back for sure. read more

Let me start with this: I am the type of person who will wait until I fly back to Taiwan once a year to get my hair cut, and I will supplement in between with trimming my own hair, rather than put it at the mercy of an inexperienced hairstylist who doesn't know how to work with Asian hair. That being said, I'm SO happy I've found someone I can trust to be my hairstylist: Risa! Risa was friendly, professional, and experienced (trained and worked in Tokyo, then moved to New York City where she worked for years, and finally moved to Durham recently). She was able to easily cut my hair to create the professional and layered hair style with bangs that I showed her a picture of, and was also able to make it work well with my face shape and my hair. I think she works well with all types of hair (the customer before me had a great haircut), but I just want to also point out that she cuts Asian hair very, very well -- a rarity to find in this area. Plus she is relatively young and trained in large cities, and that comes with the added benefit of having an updated modern repertoire with lots of diversity. For $56 for a women's haircut, it was definitely worth it. She will be my go-to hairstylist from now on! read more

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I went in for blonde highlights with Charlotte and she was extremely kind and thorough. I've had some horror stories of getting my hair dyed, and so she was very patient and careful with me. I went in a few days later to get a few pieces brightened since I hadn't been super clear on my initial visit, and she happily retouched my roots. I love it, 10/10! Thank you so much!! read more

Great stylists and colorist whether they have 20 years or 2.... Its all the same. Beautiful outcomes. I like Taylor. She's young and makes me look good. read more

I wore my hair in a ponytail pretty much every day for the past four months because of how dull and shapeless my long hair had become. I have naturally curly hair which I tend to straighten two-thirds of the time, so my hair definitely had some heat-damage. William did a great job of understanding that I needed a cut that would work both curly or straight. He did a dry cut, and he explained that with hair that has various textures (mine definitely does) this allows him to get a much more accurate cut than it would if it were wet. He also understood my vision for how I wanted my layers in front to look. After cutting, washing and blow drying, he was happy to take more off the front when asked. My hair feels so soft and healthy and it looks beautiful and shiny. I'm really happy with this cut and I'm sure I'll be back to see William in the future. If you've never been to Wavelengths before (I've been to see several different stylists there over the past few years), the lot across the street is free on weekends. Wavelengths is a little funky (in a good way) inside and the staff is inviting and warm, though I do find the current layout of the salon feels a bit more cramped and not as neat looking as previous layouts. They have some cute gift items like jewelry and such, and a connected boutique upstairs (which I haven't checked out yet), and they sell lots of hair products too. read more

I absolutely love my hair! They fit me in last minute and Kunita was the best!!! I trusted her expertise, and I am so glad I did. I am so happy with the results and feel like a whole different person! They were all super nice and made me feel comfortable. I will definitely come back. I highly recommend them. read more

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I randomly saw Carli for an updo and we very pleased with her work! I showed her a few pictures and she made magic. Will try to see her again next year before this black tie event! read more

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Kenita is absolutely incredible. I have never seen my hair look this good. Whole staff here is friendly, salon is clean, great music and conveniently located. I have booked her in advance - go go go read more

BEST salon in Triangle area, hands down! Have consistently received amazing and high-quality service everytime I've come, be it for a haircut or eyebrow waxing. Everyone here is so nice and incredibly skilled, you can tell they really love what they do. Recently got my hair cut by Hayley and LOVED It, she's awesome! She was kind, attentive, efficient, and gave me exactly what I wanted. Thank you guys for the work you do! read more

I have never in my life been treated so poorly at a hair salon. My stylist was doing another client's hair at the same time as me. She washed my hair then made me wait 20-30 minutes while working on the other client. By the time she came back to me, my hair was already drying and getting awkward waves. I asked her to thin out my really thick hair and she barely did that at all. It was my birthday and I left looking like absolute garbage. Such a bad experience, I will never go back. read more

Didn't enjoy the experience. I have natural waves, and my hair got pulled and straightened after a mediocre cut.

This salon has been amazing during covid! I've been there once and the. I take my son. All staff are fully vaccinated, they are all so kind, and they still take the time to make you feel comfortable and at home! read more

I had a appointment with William for a Ouidad cut and I absolutely loved it! It was my first time getting a Ouidad cut so I had no idea the services I was getting.I have always had curly hair but damaged it due to straightening. I have also been using products that are too heavy for my fine hair so I knew I needed a change. William was so patient answering ALL of my questions and explaining everything step by step. He let me write everything down and took the time to show me how to get great volume for my hair. I left feeling super confident that the products I bought and my new knowledge of my hair, that I can restore my hair to healthy beautiful curls. I truly appreciate the time William spent educating me. I look forward to my next appointment with him. * it was very pricey (for a single family income) but well worth the time it took to save up for my cut and products. read more

I called to schedule an appointment and successfully made one for the day of. I showed up at my appointment time, and was told the stylist who was going to do my hair had to go home because of an "illness/family emergency." I was not contacted about the change and was asked "to come back later in the week" without much apology or sincerity. I will not be coming back here as this is bad management and customer service. read more

Four days before a friend's twenties-themed wedding, and I'm hell-bent on getting an appointment to transform my boyish growing-out pixie into a class act with finger waves. No one would take me on such a tight timeline, and with such a non-traditional request... until I called Wavelengths. They fit me in at the ideal time on a Saturday afternoon. When I arrived, I was paired with a styllist who, frankly, seemed intimidated by her assignment. Eventually, though, she called William over for a consult, and he gave her some advice on how to get started. She told me she was catching a cold, and apologized for her sniffling. I felt bad for her; but the sniffling was so constant, I got worried I was going to catch the cold too! When my hair was completely Gellac'd, she started trying to start the ess wave, but couldn't quite get it. That's when William stepped in. Somehow, he was able to sculpt my hair into submission, and the style looked good on all sides, including the back! After a few minutes under the dryer, it was also zapped into place. I did a lot of running around, setting up for the wedding; plus a little dancing, and it held up all night. Very impressed with them for updos! But would recommend asking for a stylist with some experience when phoning in. If I'd had more time, I would have stuck around and browsed the shop section, which has the expected hair products, but also jewelry and other fun items. read more

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I saw William last weekend for a Brazilian blowout, and I'm very happy with the results. My hair still holds some of the curl, but it is a lot straighter near my roots and curls at the end. I know that a lot of others have said this, but William is great with curly hair. Also, I would book an appointment with him again just because he was so interesting to talk to. Below are photos of before the Brazilian blowout treatment, and after I washed my hair. I did a partial blow dry on my hair, so it is not completely styled. read more

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Meghan is phenomenal! She's super skilled, versatile and a great style consultant. Not to mention friendly, personable, and uber cool. She first cut my hair in September, and six months later the layers were still defined and it still had a great shape, despite having grown out. Meghan showed me how to style it myself to get the look I wanted, and she took the extra time to make sure it looked like what I envisioned. I just went to Meghan for a second time, this time for a short haircut and a very different look. She helped me decide what length and style would be most flattering for me, and she was absolutely right! And normally, walking out of the salon is as good as my hair ever looks, but with Meghan's cut I was able to style it myself after washing and it looks just as good as when she did it. I've already recommended Meghan to my friends--she is fantastic. read more

I just had a good experience. I had long hair (years since my last haircut), and came in for a drastic change in appearance, which was delivered with no problem! Neat, clean atmosphere. Very accurate, careful, and professional. Everything that is to be expected from a Ninth Street business. I wouldn't hesitate to return here. read more

They do great work! They have great products that works really well with curly hair. I have had a hard time finding a stylist in Durham who can cut and find the right products for my hair. I have 3C hair. They are definitely worth every penny. read more

William is amazing for curly hair! I'm so lucky I found him. I had just moved to Durham and desperately needed a haircut. I was so nervous, because I had the same person cut my hair for 15 years. Also, I knew I wanted several inches off after having long hair for 13 years. William took the time to listen to my concerns. He started with a Ouidad cut but didn't do layers. Instead, he told me to wear it for a couple days and see if I like it. I felt it was too "poofy" so I made another appointment with William. He listened to my concerns again, really taking the time to understand what I was looking for before cutting. Ultimately, he decided layers were the right next step. The whole time he was cutting my hair, he was asking about my routine and telling me tips. It was so helpful! At the end, he diffused my hair and showed me the full potential of my curls. I was blown away! Even now, I can't stop looking at my hair in the mirror. I owe this confidence to William! Seriously, if you're nervous or on the fence, please trust me when I say that you'll be in good hands with William. Side note- Wavelengths is a cute salon on 9th street. They've done an excellent job reopening (I've now been there twice during the pandemic). Before you can enter, they take your temperature at the door, ask a few health screening questions, and give you hand sanitizer. Inside, they are also social distancing the hair washing chairs and everyone is wearing masks. read more

Love the salon. It's very nice and comfortable. Both my daughter & granddaughter got to William. He does a wonderful job!

Love this salon and William is amazing! Curly girls this is your haven! Also kudos on all the safety measures on reopening, I felt super safe! read more

I had a wonderful blowdry/style/flat-iron here by the Wavelengths stylist Meghan Walters, who has been working as a hairstylist for 9 years! It was my first time here, and it's conveniently located on 9th street. There's street parking or you can park in the lot next to Harris Teeter and walk over. Meghan greeted me when I walked in and after discussing how I wanted a sleek/straight blowdry, she walked me over to the shampoo station. I love getting my hair shampooed but I have to say that Meghan gives one of the BEST scalp massages I've ever had! I liked the minty-shampoo and conditioner that she used, which wasn't too strong but meant that I had a lovely hint of minty scent floating behind me the rest of the day. Meghan did an awesome job blowdrying my massively thick hairl. She asked me how I usually part my hair and bangs and checked in periodically to make sure that I was ok with how it all looked. She finished off the blowdry with a flat iron and voila--the smoothest non-frizziest hair that I've ever had. The best part was that she is efficient-- I'm used to hair appointments always running over an hour but she was done in about 35 minutes! I definitely recommend Meghan who was very kind, professional, and experienced! read more

I called in to Wavelengths yesterday afternoon to see if they had room to fit me in for a last-minute hair cut (a celebratory treat after finishing a big project). They are appointment only, but nevertheless made it work. Risa squeezed me in at 6p, after her last scheduled appointment, even though she had been planning on heading home afterwards! I appreciate the flexibility and willingness to stay longer for the sake of a new customer. I have thick, long Asian hair and Risa knew just what to do. We chopped off maybe 6-7 inches and she gave me a bob, which I love -- and along the way, gave me recommended best practices for my hair (given it's permed history, texture, etc) and showed me how to do a blowout for the new length. Risa's expertise shows through her care and also quickness (the cut itself did not take that long, but she took extra measures to trim and make sure it was even all around). The cost of a haircut was very reasonable as well, especially because it included shampooing and styling. Coming from San Francisco's wealth of hair stylists, I'm happy to have found Wavelengths -- I no longer have to wait until I go back to the West Coast for a haircut, and can get it for a better price as well! read more

Sherry did an incredible job on my hair! I got a haircut and partial highlight. Her coloring was beautifully done! I also have very straight, fine hair and she took the time and care to give me a very even haircut. The entire staff was friendly and welcoming. Everyone wore masks and they sanitized the stations between customers. read more

William gave me a completely fantastic haircut. Thank you WILLIAM! My hair is mostly straight with a little wave to it, and my favorite hair cuts have always been from all-textures salons, or Deva Curl salons. It just works better for me to get a cut from someone that understands wavy hair. Even slightly wavy hair. Otherwise I end up with a cut that creates frizz the minute the weather gets damp. So I was very happy when the hair cut began and much to my delight, William was cutting it DRY instead of wet. I have paid so much more money at Deva Curl salons in the past for a dry cut. Fancy! And some how he managed to cut a lot of my hair into side-swept long bangs without making too heavy. Just what I wanted. The salon atmosphere is nice without being pretentious, and they use good quality products like Bumble and Bumble. Everyone was friendly and helpful, and William was fun and interesting talk with while he cut my hair. read more

I made the incredible decision to book wavelengths for hair and make up for myself and my seven bridesmaids. I can't believe how beautiful everything turned out. It was absolutely perfect - better than I ever could have dreamed. I was flooded with compliments and will cherish the pictures forever. Carly did an incredible with my make up, Sherry's hairstyle was a work of art. The whole process was painless, I would recommend it to any bride read more

It was my first experience of haircut in Durham and I'm so happy that Risa did it for me. I always had long hair and now I decided to make short cut and Risa did it exactly how I wanted. She is awesome and super professional! I will recommend her to all my friends. Thank you! read more

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If you are looking for the best wedding hair stylist in town, there is seriously no one better than Sherri. Romantic wedding updos are Sherri's thing, and she is a real artist. I first found some updo ideas online and sent the pictures to Sherri, then we had a practice run about 2 weeks before my wedding that looked much better than anything else I've tried or seen in town, also very reasonably priced. It took Sherri about 2 hours to work through my hair, but she was patient, took notes and pictures, and prepared ahead of time to do it perfectly on my big day. I had a very complicated twisty curly Asian style updo, and it stayed put without needing additional touch ups the whole day through all the jumping and dancing, I think I found 200+ bobby pins in my hair later. I got so many compliments for my hair both on my wedding day and the practice day. Sherri is also super nice and easy to work with, you can tell by her focus that wedding hair is her favorite thing to do. Wavelengths is also such a cute stylish salon with a blue flair! Tip: Sherri tells me it is much less expensive to have group hairdos in her salon than to have her travel to you-- the total price for my group (bride, bridesmaids, mothers) was very affordable. Other places were charging at least 30% more, and didn't do nearly as a good job with my practice runs as Sherri. Go here! You'll love the way your hair looks! read more

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While visiting my Brothers and Sisters farm in Virginia, Wavelengths salon was reccommended to me. I made an appointment with Meghan. Meghan gave me her advice and some options of what would look best for me and was she ever right. She highlighted my hair beautifully and then put a pink streak under it in the front. Meghan refers to it as a "pink a boo". Meghan also told me that she is certified in putting permanent eyelashes on ( like extensions). Unfortunately, there wasn't time to do the eyelashes. However, before I make the trip from Pennsylvania again- I will definitely not only get my hair done by Meghan but my eyelashes done as well ! Heck, I would travel the 10 hours from my home just to have Meghan make me feel beautiful. Thank you Meghan, you my dear are a master at your craft ! read more

I have curly hair and have often found it very difficult to find a hairdresser who knows how to deal with curls. I could immediately tell I was in good hands with William because he took his time to ask about my hair history, my routine, and what I wanted for it. He gave me a dry cut, which I was very happy about. He took 1.5 hours to cut, wash, add products and dry it. I am thrilled with the result - probably the best my hair has looked. He also gave me tips for how to refresh it, how to minimize frizz - addressed all my concerns and more. He was fun and personable throughout. I just moved to Durham, and I already know where I am getting my hair cut for the next 2 years. read more

Worst haircut I have ever received in my life--layers are choppy and look extremely unprofessional, the length was also way shorter than I wanted. When I expressed concern, it was met very condescendingly. Conversation was also very uncomfortable and unprofessional. Shampooing was way too aggressive and my head was burnt several times by the hairdryer. Not to mention this was the most expensive hair cut I have ever gotten. Currently running to the store to get hair growth vitamins, will never be returning. read more

Kunita is unreal at what she does!!! I have dark brown, wavy hair and have been struggling with hair loss. Kunita was so gentle with my hair and thoughtful throughout the entire visit. I asked for a partial balayage with natural caramel tones with a hair cut, and the result was stunning. She is a true artist and sees the potential of what your hair can do. She also provided me with tangible advice on how to take care of my hair/waves/curls moving forward. I couldn't recommend Kunita enough!!!! read more