I found this salon when looking for a salon that specializes in curly hair and it had good reviews. I've had 2 previous hair cuts from curl specialty hairdressers and have long 2b type hair to my mid back. My hair is pretty dry and I was looking for some new products, as well. I was told when I made the appointment that I would be with one of their curl specialists so was quite disappointed when the hairdresser gave me a generic haircut, layering the last 5 inches. She did not look at my curl patterns and clip accordingly like I am accustomed to. Unfortunately, I now have fairly flat hair until the last 5 inches, which are a frizzy mess. It took a long time to grow my curls and now I feel like I have to start over again. I was expecting a Ouidad cut, but realized when I went to pay that the haircut was 1/2 as much as what a Ouidad cut would normally cost. The person who cut my hair was not a curly hair specialist and now I'm stuck looking like a Christmas tree. Frustrated. read more

Andrea cut my husband Tom Swain's hair and I must say LOVE IT....he has looked for "his" stylist for quite some time and he has found her. Thanks Andrea your awesome. read more

Let me first say: I have very difficult hair to cut, and I have had some horrific haircuts in the past. My hair is super curly, thick, and the hair itself has varying thickness - some parts are very fine while others are very course. I've struggled with my hair my entire life, and I've tried innumerable combinations of hair products. I had an appointment with Sherry for a Ouidad haircut, a line of products and styling techniques made specifically for curly-haired folks. First of all, the salon is really cute and it has a nice, friendly atmosphere. As for the haircut: you may have noticed the Ouidad haircut is a little pricey, but in my opinion, it was completely worth it. I've never seen my hair look the way it has after this. The curls were controlled and well-defined. Even the next day and the day after, my hair maintained its styling and only needed a little refreshing - there was almost no frizz and it feels SO much easier to manage. Sherry also helped me out with learning some of the styling techniques so that I could reproduce the result on my own. If you have really curly, difficult hair and have the means of paying for this cut, I would highly recommend it, as well as the salon in general. P.S.: my profile pic is the result of this awesome cut! read more

I'm so glad I've found William at his new location. I was a client earlier and I went back to him because he knows his job. I was not pleased with a good short haircut from another salon, but lack of style and William got that. He understood my vision. He's taking time with you , listening and you can trust him because he's got the creative touch so many lack. Definitively, I recommend William. read more

I purchased the Groupon for the $29 shampoo, cut, and style because I thought it sounded like a great deal for what I wanted: a simple trim. But, the experience was terrible to say the least. First of all, the stylist began the haircut telling me that she is in a horrible mood because of a UTI. Second, after I told her to be sensitive around one of my ears due to a recent piercing, she repeatedly hit it with her comb throughout the haircut. Last of all, she ended up slicing her finger while cutting my hair, and left me in the chair for 10 minutes while she went to clean herself up and put a glove on. I like the cut I have, but admittedly it was very basic. The service at Wavelengths was quite unprofessional. I'll be taking my business elsewhere in Durham in the future (I've heard incredible things about Rock Paper Scissors). read more

I've been going to wavelengths consistently for about year now and I've never thought about going anywhere else since. Zuri is my preferred stylist but all the stylists seem pretty passionate and well trained. Everyone who leaves pretty much walks out confident with gorgeous hair. I've had blowouts, color and cuts with Zuri. She does an amazing job with curly/kinky hair. read more

I had dark, medium length pre-colored hair, and went into the salon hoping to go full platinum. Megan did an excellent job! She took the time to consult with me and think about the best options, before going in with two rounds of bleach to get the perfect color! I never could have imagined my hair would turn out so awesome, and I highly recommend Megan and this salon!!! :) read more

I visited the salon on Saturday for highlights. Once I arrived at home and started to look at my hair a bit closer, I noticed that the left side of my head had not received any highlights and those placed in the back of my head aligned to create a capital S shape. When I called the salon the next day to ask if I could come back in for a redo I was told that I would have to pay for the follow up service and that they would call me back when the original stylist had time to late. It has now been two business days later, with no phone call. This is poor customer service, outside of what my hair looks like, is not the way to win back business. read more

I got a great cut from Sherry yesterday. I have difficult thin wavy/curly hair and she knew exactly what to do and my hair looks really good now. I'm very happy with it. read more

This is a review for my haircut with William. I had three bad haircuts since moving to Durham and finally realized I needed to get someone who specialized in curly hair. My hair isn't crazy curly, but enough so that it needs its own approach: dry cut, no layers, attention to how the curls fall. William did all that, as well as gave me tips on styling. Thank you! read more

I've struggled for several days about writing this review and here's why: I thought 4 stars would be a fair review because I was thinking it would be an average of my experience, but when I clicked on the stars, Yelp categorized 4 stars as me being a fan, which I'm not. Since I'm not a fan and won't go back, I have to give this place a 3-star review despite my hesitation. Hair-5 stars. It was a beautiful wrap-around braid for prom. My daughter received many compliments. Make-up-3 stars. I was thrilled to have Sherry, the owner, fit us in on short notice. She asked us to come over the day before so we could have a plan. That totally impressed me. Since Yelp reviews had mentioned she did exceptional wedding makeup, how could we go wrong? Unfortunately, the makeup portion of the visit was very sloppy. Very. My daughter was expecting something much more professional, polished; as she should have. At first glance in the shop, it looked good; especially the choice of lipstick. But when we got home, we noticed the problems with it, mainly smears on contouring, instead of flawless blending. And the makeup was much too heavy for a teenager. My daughter told me Sherry used her fingers and she was dabbing the contouring makeup, and on her cheeks, you could actually see the finger impressions. The mascara was globby and very sparse so this was also disappointing. She has short eyelashes so more focus on enhancing them was definitely needed. She also had a pretty noticeable blemish that was not disguised well at all. The overall application and result was more of what you'd expect from an apprentice than an experienced make up artist. My daughter had to redo some of the makeup, which defeated the whole purpose of paying someone else to do it for you. The overall experience was pretty disappointing. I paid $125, including 20% tip, for both services. I really like the receptionists (they consistently did an excellent job returning calls and managing the schedule) and Sherry (she's nice and caring) but I don't think that it was a worthwhile investment. read more

First time at Wavelengths today to see Megan for a haircut. She did a fantastic job and taught me some new styling techniques for my hair! Enjoyed my experience and the atmosphere at Wavelengths. Will be back soon! read more

When I worked in Durham, I saw Sherry Clayton for years. I started working remotely from home, and found a salon closer to home. However my stylist is on maternity leave and so I went back to what I know is a great salon. Megan did an awesome job on my hair today! Offered expert advice and gave me just what I wanted. If you're looking for a great salon/stylist, look no further! read more

You know how some people have anxiety about going to the dentist? That is how I feel about getting my hair done... I have always just felt like the stylist was trying to cut off more hair than I wanted. I even started cutting my own hair for a while to ensure full control over the process.. until my mom told me that I needed professional help. So i jumped around from salon to salon for a while, but never found my perfect match. That is, until I met Brittany. I live in Baltimore, and periodically travel to NC for work, but when I am in town I always visit her. She has made me feel more comfortable than any other stylist I have ever seen. Furthermore, I have not colored my hair before, but I felt comfortable enough to let Brittany work her magic on me. We decided on Ombre highlights, and I could not be happier. It turned out ten times better than any of the example pictures I found on the internet to show her. She is so amazing, and takes her time, ans is so focused. She works hard to make sure you get the style you want. Besides Brittany being absolutely amazing, the salon as a whole is PERFECT. They do not try to push you to buy the products they sell in the store, and everyone there is so nice. Not a single person has been snobby with me even though it is an upscale salon. And their staff is super diverse! It feels like a mini United Nations - I love that! read more

William was beyond awesome- I have never had a haircut like it - his work and skill and knowledge to be respected. Amazing and the amount of positive comments about my hair just lifts your confidence and puts a permanent smile on your face. Thank you William. Would highly recommend. Maria. X read more

Megan is a wonderful stylist. She is really careful about making sure that she is doing exactly what I want with my hair, and she is so sweet! read more

I got my hair cut by Alex for the groupon deal ($30) and I am incredibly pleased. Alex listened to me, gave me what I wanted and made the haircut so natural and lovely. As I looked around, there were two other girls getting their haircut at the same time as me. I remember finding their cuts noticeably beautiful and much better than when they came in (which has never really happened to me). Highly recommended. read more

This is a great salon, fun and whimsical. A good place to spend a couple of hours. Alex was awesome, did a great job with both my cut and color. I will be returning! read more

I heard great things about Wavelengths from a lot of my friends before I went and I was not disappointed! The salon itself is really beautiful and trendy and they had a ton of product to choose from like Bumble and bumble, Aveda, etc. My appointment was with a young stylist named Zuri for a trim and partial highlights. I showed her a photo and explained what I wanted and within the hour I had exactly what I wanted! Zuri was super personable and sweet and I will definitely be back to see her. I'm so happy with the results and the quality of service I received for right around $100 total -which is way less than I'm used to paying. :) Big thumbs up for wavelengths and Zuri!!!! A++ read more

I've been searching for someone who could cut curly hair in Durham and I've finally found her. Alex is a wonderful stylist and I highly recommend her. She listened to what I wanted and did a great job of taming my unruly hair. For any ladies out there with thick, curly hair, Alex is the person to see! read more

First off, I LOVE the customer service at wavelengths. I received two Brazilian blowouts in a sort of close time frame and the manager called me before the second one to ask why I was getting them done in close proximity. It was kind of them considering that me getting two of them is only good for their business. They're always so friendly and kind and even their receptionist is great. I am only giving it three stars because I'm starting to think that maybe I was a little bit ripped off the first time I went. Here's my story: I'm starting to think that maybe the first time I got it done the stylist (who was very friendly) didn't do something right. The results this time around are so different and I can't tell if maybe it's because the first time the stylist did a fast job. The stylist this time did a MUCH more thorough job and the results are DRASTICALLY different. Furthermore, the blowout this time took a longer period of time, the stylist washed my hair more carefully and she reallllly locked the treatment into my hair with her straightener. The first time the stylist did all of those steps, but not nearly as thoroughly or carefully. My hair the first time around was softer but the texture was largely the same. This time, my hair texture has changed and I have no frizz at all. I am literally in love with my hair right now as a result. I don't know if it's because the blowouts were done within six weeks of each other -- but I really hope that's the reason. I'm inclined to believe however, that maybe it was because the first stylist did a fast job while the second stylist was more thorough. I would highly recommend Risa for the brazilian blowout. She's awesome and very very thorough. read more

Got a Ouidad cut for my curly hair from the owner and I regret it. One, I waited 30 minutes past my appointment before she even got to me. During that time I just sat around without any indication of how long or when she finally would get to me. Second, for the price around $120 it does not even come with any deep conditioning and the cut is terrible. My ends are completely thinned out and my hair just looks damaged now. Never again. Also, now that I am reading the reviews I see Zuri only charges $60 for the same cut. That's absolutely ridiculous to pay 2x as much. AVOID AVOID AVOID read more

Zuri is a fantastic hairdresser! She has done my hair for the past 3 years and brought it back to life! I definitely recommend her and the salon! read more

My mom has been getting her hair cut by Sherry for years, and she was an easy choice for my wedding hairstyle. My trial was quick and easy - she did exactly what I wanted. On my wedding day, she came to my parents' house in Durham, was patient with the many family members/friends/dog around, and my hair looked great. It stayed up all night, despite some pretty aggressive dancing. I'd highly recommend Sherry's services. read more

Honestly, I was a bit let down by this place. I came here with two friends for prom makeup, and one of my friends got her hair done as well. I was told verbally before I made the appointment that makeup would be $40, then when I emailed asking for details I was told $55 for prom makeup, as they were having a special specifically for prom, but perhaps that special ended or I was not clear that the makeup was for prom when I paid, because when time came to pay, it was $65. I wouldn't have really minded that if they had told me so up front, but the steady increase was definitely annoying. My stylist was Rachida, and she was perfectly friendly, and did a fine job with my makeup, but I had a lot of smudging of my eye makeup on my cheeks before I even left the salon. I think there are setting products that can stop this, but I'm not sure what they are. My lips didn't look great afterwards either, but that was easy to fix and I had planned on using my own lipstick anyways. Both of my friends also seemed a bit unimpressed with their makeup considering the price -- for $65, I would normally expect more. My friend who had her hair done by Sherry loved it, but again, the makeup wasn't especially impressive. A great place for hair styling, not recommended for makeup application. read more

Guy here. Was visiting the Durham area for work and I stopped by Wavelengths because it had great reviews. Well the reviews don't lie, Dani cut my hair and she did a fanatic job. She was very knowledgeable (has worked in hair salons since she was 13) and gave me great suggestions for my hair type. I would highly recommend her, and if I am ever in the Durham area again I will definitely come back. read more

I had been in the Durham area for 6 days and really just wanted a trim. I was referred to Brittany at Wavelengths. I was very nervous because I didn't know anyone there. Within 3 minutes, I had been welcomed and offered water or tea by the receptionist. I found out that she was from Bozeman, Montana and I had spent last summer there. Brittany came over and introduced herself before she was finished with her customer. I showed her a photo and she said YES! I received the best shampoo and customer service that I had ever experienced. I will be going back there in 4 weeks. The cost is more than I usually spend but it was definitely worth it. read more

Recently I got my hair fixed my Noelle Nalls at Wavelengths, she was awesome! I had dyed my hair reddish a few months back and my roots had been growing in and looked unnatural. I had tried to get it fixed before but other salons were not willing to take on the challenge. Noelle was nice, fun to talk to, and did a very very good job. I would definitely go back and recommend her to anyone! read more

NOTE: PLEASE BRING CASH TO TIP YOUR HAIRDRESSER. They don't accept credit cards! I saw Meghan for the first time, and I'm so glad I did. Even though she's new to the salon, she has plenty of experience with styling! I came in for a cut and blowout. She listened to everything I said. I can be a bit quiet because I hate forced conversation, but Meghan seemed to really want to talk with me, and the entire conversation flowed naturally. As far as the cut goes, she did exactly what I asked, and when I wasn't sure what was best, she offered a solid opinion. Meghan used different products, and answered my questions when I asked about them, but she never pushed me to buy any (unlike some other stylists I've seen). The last time I went here, a stylist pushed me to do the Ouidad cut because of my curly hair--I tried it out, and it just didn't work with my hair at all! He also layered my hair with product (ew!). This stylist doesn't work here anymore. Regardless, Meghan never brought up Ouidad to me, which was great, because all I came in for was a cut and style. I HATE it when stylists try to get me to do more than what I want (hiking up the prices of course). Also, she wasn't phased at all by my big, curly locks. Sometimes, stylists complain about how thick my hair is and how I have so much of it. Meghan never said a word about that. She cut my hair, blow-dried it, and when she noticed it was a bit puffy still, she straightened it for me. The style lasted for 4 days, so I was able to show it off when I landed in France. The price was on the higher side ($47), but that's to be expected with a salon of this caliber. I plan on seeing Meghan again in the future, and I hope everyone has the same experience as me! read more

I went to Bull City for a men's cut and Dani is as good as I've ever had. I have only recently become a guy willing to actually pay for the quality of a good haircut and after going to Dani, I will never go back. She's communicates well what she is going to do, makes adjustments as requested and will do everything she can to fit a client in to her schedule. She even saved me once when some *other* salon in Durham absolutely destroyed my hair. As long as I live anywhere near Durham, I'll never go anywhere else for a cut. On top of it all, she's extremely personable and easy with a laugh and a story. Everything you'd want in a styling/haircut experience and then some. read more

I have been going to Wavelengths for quite a few years now, and the service is always excellent. Today, Saturday, November 21, I had Rebecca Bishop for the first time, and she was a great hair stylist, and a great personality. When I described how I wanted my hair cut, she knew right away what I wanted and proceeded with the cut. We also talked a lot. As I told her of my work and interests, she caught on right away, and shared in the conversation. Rebecca is a good conversationalist, and can latch on to what you are saying. When my cut was finished, I asked her to cut further, and she did, seeing what I wanted and made my hair style look great. She knows her trade, and she knows what she is doing. If you want a good haircut, and a good conversation, I highly recommend Rebecca Bishop. When you walk in, request her. You have a great cut and an interesting chat. read more

What should I say. It's an awful haircut. When I pay $40 then I expect a good professional hair cut; but this one is worse than a $10 hair cut. I'm new to Durham and I looked at this page for a professional hair studio/salon. For this studio the reviews were quite good, but my hair cut is not good. I'm disappointed. Maybe the other stylists are good, but the one, who cut my hair on the left shorter than on the right, is not good. The studio is creative and the stylist was friendly, but that's all. I will never go back to "Wavelengths". I didn't call back, because I'm very busy and can't go again for a correction. read more

I had a fantastic experience with Sherry at Wavelengths! I went to the salon for a bridal hair trial and she was just lovely and patient with me. I have crazy curly hair that does not want to be tamed....On my wedding day, she came to our hotel in downtown Durham and was great with all my older family members too! I highly recommend her and Wavelengths. Next, I need to get my haircut! read more

Awesome service. Sherry has a great salon. After 15 years of being new in town, it was challenging finding a new salon. Andrea did my mothers hair as well. We both have thick long hair and they did a great job on color, style and cut. read more

I have fine curly hair, and hate getting updos, since many hair dressers don't know what to do with my curls. That is pretty much the opposite of the experience I had at Wavelengths. My best friend reserved appointments for the bridal party for her wedding and I was happily surprised by the results of my updo. My hair was expertly styled, and it stayed put in the summer heat of the outdoor ceremony, all the way into late night. my friend (the bride's) updo was absolutely gorgeous, and it looked even better than the picture that she asked the hair dresser replicate. The bridal party had some extreme wedding day drama (let's just say sisters can be pretty nasty to each other) and the staff at Wavelength's remained professional when tensions were high among the bridal party. Prices were a little high, but you get what you pay for. The bride also had her make up done, which stayed put despite the 90+ degree heat. I would recommenced to any local brides. read more

Go for a haircut - not for make-up application. Their make-up products are Clinque (which do not have the greatest pigment like Make-up Forever or MAC). They used very cheap mascara on me (remember the maybelline with green cap in pink tube?) I hate to say it but the girl did not know what she was doing and I looked like a Jersey Shore character and I am pale. They were all nice but it was a terrible experience to spend $40 on such an unskilled job. read more

Just returned from an appointment with Zuri. What a stellar experience! I hadn't got my hair in over two years as I had been growing it out. Had been thinking about cutting if for about 6 months or so, and finally decided to take the plunge. Called yesterday for an appointment at Wavelengths based largely on the reviews here. Greeted warmly and asked if I wanted something to drink while I waited. (I was a few minutes early.) When I first sat in the chair, Zuri and I discussed my concerns and what I was hoping for. As it happened, her suggestions were right on target with what I had been thinking. My hair looks sensational. She gave me a cut that's easy to care for and so perfectly compliments my curls, my facial structure, my hair type and color. Absolutely met expectations and exceeded them. read more

I want to second the review below me, which led me to request an appointment with Risa. I just moved to the area and was looking for someone who had experience working with Asian hair. My hair is on the thicker side, layered, with side bangs, and in the past many hair stylists have struggled to maintain my same hairstyle. I showed Risa a picture of a past haircut I liked, and she asked many questions to make sure she understood exactly what I was looking for. I especially appreciate that she was very detail-oriented, pointing out where she was going to cut my bangs before she cut them, asking me if I wanted to be able to tuck my hair behind my ears, explaining to me her process of finer trimming which came after she blow-dried my hair, and even asking the type of shampoo I preferred before washing my hair! She did a wonderful job of making sure my hair turned out exactly how I wanted. After she finished cutting my hair, she even offered to trim my bangs for free in two months as maintenance before my next full haircut. She is a very friendly and thoughtful person, as well as a well-trained and experienced hairstylist, and I will definitely be going to her regularly for all my future haircuts! read more

Sherry has fashioned amazing miracles with my thin hair for past couple of years. She's a master with texturing and color that brings my hair to life. Plus, all the stylists and staff are friendly and helpful. A real treat for me to go for hair cut, pick up hair product, or shop at upstairs store. Highly recommend! read more

Mariya at Wavelengths is EXCELLENT for curly hair. I have thick, curly hair, and usually I hate getting it cut b/c the stylist has no idea how to handle it. Mariya was brilliant - she knew exactly what to do, and she had great advice. She is very skilled at what she does. It was the first time I left a salon actually liking how my hair looked, rather than rushing home to wash and 'fix' it. Will definitely go back to Mariya. read more