It took me several years of experimenting to find my stylist here, but once I had my first visit…read morewith KELSEY NETHERCOTT I knew I had found my home! She is absolutely fantastic -- great eye, excellent technique, friendly and kind. She understands cutting with the hair and not fighting it, and how to work with the crazy humid weather we get here in NC. Kelsey locked into what I wanted pretty quickly and I trust her completely -- over the past few years all of my haircuts involve a quick chat and then me declaring, "Do what you think is best!" And we will occasionally do little edits to the overall look that keep things feeling fresh but still consistently what I want, and I've never been upset or disappointed. My hair is long, coarse, very thick, wavy hair. It is "Asian hair" but a little atypical due to its coarseness. I find that i need someone who really appreciates and understands hair texture to work with mine, because I prefer air-drying when possible and just having low-maintenance hair. Her haircuts are fairly priced ($50), and I've also come in for blow outs for special occasions (college reunion, weddings, big presentations at work, etc.) for an extra, very welcome boost. Last year I got a keratin treatment from her, too, and I loved the results -- much gentler than other straightening treatments I've had and results lasted a long time. She has online booking (just google her name), which make setting up appointments a snap. I've recommended Kelsey to multiple friends and want to recommend her to you, too! :) The atmosphere of the salon is fun, clean, and a little funky without being pretentious, annoying, or stuffy. Plus, Hot Headz is next to Joe Van Gogh coffee so you can get some work done beforehand or head over for a cup of coffee if you want to show off your fabulous new hairdo. Parking is easy in the lot beside The Green Room. Everyone in there is friendly, and they offer you a beer or glass of wine to sip on while you get your hair did. A+++

I originally posted this review on the Funky Monkey page. It was really a review of Angela who I…read morejust found out is now here at Hot Headz so it still applies. Angela Goldman rocks the hair world. I have been going to see her the last three years and couldn't imagine anyone else near my hair. She is so good, I just let her play with my color and style because I know whatever she comes up with I will be happy. I'm not talking crazy hair, just subtle changes that compliment the shape and style of your personality. I now take the whole family to Angela. My fiance always comes out looking "hot" and the kids feel like they are styling, as high school students should. Angela takes her time to hear what you want and is great at suggesting something you may not have thought of. She takes great care to make sure every customer is treated kindly and with respect. It's hard to find that person to let mess with your hair and believe me I had some hideous cuts before landing in her chair. If this sounds like you, I suggest making an appointment with Ang.

Stylist, Dani, was very professional, asked a lot of questions, HEARD my responses and took great…read morecare to recommend what may be done with my curly hair based upon what I wanted and what was realistic. Very good experience.

LATE REVIEW: I grappled with giving this a 3 stars because I wasn't satisfied with my hair BUT…read morethat's a me thing (keep reading for the details), I'm giving it a 4 because the customer service was outstanding. Finding a new hairstylist is just as difficult as finding a new doctor. Whenever I move to a new area I try to ask for referrals from people who have similar hair to mine. I was referred to Alfa Jae Salon by someone who also has curly hair, however, after my visit I learned the person who referred me only gets their hair colored and gets it cut somewhere else. Here's what I liked about the salon: Everyone there was wonderful, they had a very cool eclectic vibe and lots of women were getting unique hair coloring done. I've always worn my hair straight but I'm ready to embrace my natural curl so I made the appointment requesting a cut and styling tips on how to manage my curls. The stylist was very sweet, she gave me a quick tutorial on how to add product and trying techniques, however the cut was average. The owner overheard our conversation because I was asking a lot of questions about layering and needing more shape and she immediately stepped in with some advice for the stylist. I didn't love my hair when I left but I also did hate it. I later learned the stylist I selected was still in training so that made a lot of sense on some of the apprehension she demonstrated and she said if it didn't work out I could come back. Now that I've learned more about styling curly hair I think if I would have scrunched out the crunch and did a little shaking it would have met my expectations. I'll be honest, I am very picky about my hair and own being a difficult client. This salon is great but I needed a more seasoned stylist, had I known she was a junior stylist I would have likely not made the appointment.

If you are looking for wedding or special occasion styling I'd avoid this place…read more I reached out to Rebeca in early June about doing the styling for my wedding we emailed, talked on the phone She stated "I've been a stylist for almost 16 years. I've styled many, many weddings and formal events.". I went in for a payed trial on June 24th. Everything went great, I stated I wanted to book her for my wedding and asked about a deposit (she stated amount paid for trial would count) and I requested her to send a contract. She emailed me the photos from my trial same day. After 2 weeks no contract, email 3 times and called twice over the following 2 weeks and never got a reply. I still have no idea why she ghosted me. Very unprofessional, if she was unable or unwilling to provide the service she should have said right away. This left me looking for a new Stylist at the beginning of August for an October wedding, not a good situation. I got sort of lucky and someone is squeezing us in before another wedding. Which is better then DIY but not great. Save yourself the stress and avoid Rebeca as a wedding stylist.

Amy Willoughby of Transcend Salon is the queen of hair color! She is a master at the latest styles…read moreand is tailored to individual preference. Amy took the time to listen to what I wanted, and she created the perfect hair color and haircut that flattered my face features and reflected my personal style. Amy gave me the blonde hair color that I was looking for without the brass undertones, and my hair never broke off! My hair broke off from a previous person when I had platinum color. Amy helped nurtured my hair back to life with hair mask treatments and usage of Olaplex products. Amy helped me build up my confidence and perfumed SoCap hair extensions. I LOVE the SoCap hair extensions, which lasted me 4 and a half months. I have gotten SoCap extensions twice in fun colors too! Transcend Salon offers a wide range of creative hair services offered for men, women, and kids! Amy Willoughby of Transcend Salon will give you the exact look you want and the undivided attention you deserve. Having beautiful hair is the ultimate accessory and I highly recommend Amy Willoughby of Transcend Salon!

I stumbled upon this salon while researching natural full service salons for women of color. I have…read morebeen seeking a stylist who is a veteran and skilled in providing a multitude of services. With the summer ahead and the humidity rising here in the south, I needed to find a professional. I stumbled upon Anes Hendricks and her versatile skillset on instagram. She does it all. Natural curls, Locs, braids, silk press, cuts, color. You name it! While this area of Durham is a 29 minute commute from home, it was well worth the visit. This is not a salon but a beauty spa. They offer so much with ambiance to match. They offer nail spa services, in addition to barbers and stylists. The salon suites are very spacious. Parking is easy,customer service is great. Everyone is professional and the noise level is low considering it is a shared space amongst professionals. When you enter a receptionist greets you. I booked a hot steam scalp detox treatment, and crochet box braid style. My wash and hot steam service was heavenly. 30 minutes of pure relaxation. Anes treats your shampoo service like she is a massage therapist. She is meticulous. She even turned off the lights for my steam treatment and put on relaxing mood lighting. Anes took her time discussing my hair goals and consulting about the health of my hair currently. It has been a challenge finding the correct products for my natural hair and combating dryness and hard water in the south. She provided recommendations and solutions. I learned that Anes also has a Iheart Radio Apple I-tunes segment on air called Kinky, Curly, Straight. If you're looking for a relaxing, quality salon experience, this is it.

Gia is fantastic! You cannot go wrong with her practiced eye and superior skills. And as great a…read morestylist as she is, she is an even better person. She gives back to the community is so many ways, including with her outdoor camps for children. We would all do well to support Gia and her wonderful salon!

great men's cut from CeCe, great value & quality, convenient, clean, friendly environmentread more

Do not let Faith color your hair in the Durham salon. I went twice one week after the other. The…read morefirst time she did not listen to anything I said I specifically told her what I did not want and it is what I got. I paid for my service tip and all $231.00 and when I got home and washed it the same say the color rinsed out .It was yellow and orange and it looked like a had a bad clairol bottle. I knew she had taken them off to soon, I have been doing highlights for 30 years, I called and made another appointment for the following Sat Feb. 1st. I repeated what I wanted and did not want , I am not that kind of person to be unkind to people. However at the end of the process it was again what I had not asked for, completely dark. I was unhappy. Even though it was not what I even expected, I paid gave her tip $242.00 and left. When I washed my hair the next day again it rinsed out and it was yellow and orange and brassy with shades of ash here and there. It is a complete mess, I SHOULD OF NEVER PAID BUT LIKE I SAOD I AM NOT THAT PESON WHO DOES THINGS LIKE THAT. i TEXTED HER AND NEVER GOT A TEXT BACK, TOLD HER I WANTED MYMONEY BACK ATOLEAST THIS 2ND TIME. They hire inexperienced young girls and this is what happens. the COMPANY OWNER could care less, they got there money. I should of read the reviews to know this. NEVER AGAIN. MONEY THROWN OUT THE WINDOW AND THEY IGNORE YOU AND NOT EVEM AN APOLOGIZE. I WILL REPORT THIS. I WORK VERY HARD FOR MY MONEY. They are not professional one bit. DON'T GO T HERE.

New look bringing tons of compliments. Plus I look years younger! So helpful and a scissor wizardread more

Eric Michaels is an awesome hairstylist! I moved to this area in 2022 and after trying two other…read moreplaces that were very disappointing I booked an appointment with Eric. When I arrived we talked about what I wanted done. He was not only a very good listener but very pleasant to talk with. He made me feel comfortable with ease and assured me he'd fix what I referred to as "this mess." While he highlighted my hair we stuck up a lively banter with others in the salon. It was a very cozy charming place and I felt welcomed. After giving me the best shampoo I ever got he got to cutting. We agreed on the length first and as soon as he started blowing it dry I knew the highlights were perfect and the cut was awesome!! I knew I'd found the right place and the right hairstylist. I walked in feeling like my hair was a mop of dried out straw and I walked out feeling like a million bucks! When I got home instead of my husband's usual it looks nice babe -- he said "WOW!!"

Jackie's still working - semi-retired so shorter schedule…read more She's in her daughter Beverly's very modern salon in south Durham, so a bit of a commute, but well worth it. She does great work with my thinning white hair, and it's always a pleasure to visit with her.

I have been a client of Tracey's for the past 17 years, and very pleased to been going to Jackie's…read moresalon for the past 11 years. It's a quaint clean environment and is welcoming to everyone! My hair cut & color are always fabulous... and Tracey is always friendly and attentive. I love that their salon is an educational salon - and they are always learning and eager to train others. Highly recommend this salon to all my family & friends... Attaching my photo from today and some of mine from the past!

Audrie is an awesome stylist. With over 20 years experience and a passion for what she does, you…read morewill not leave her chair disappointed. She has a great personality and is a joy to see every couple of weeks. I look foward to my visits with her. I always leave feeling beautiful. Thanks, Audrie :)

I have been going to Audrie for all my hair cuts and color for more than 10 years. I've followed…read moreher to about 6 locations and am so happy she's now right down the street. She's talented, listens to what you want, and is easy and fun to be with.