My wife and I have lived in the triangle area for 5 years and found Blue Bamboo shortly after we moved here. We both get our hair cut by Kelly and she does a great job. We live in the middle of her 3 locations and have used all 3 based on Kelly's and our own schedules. All the salons have great atmosphere and are pleasant to visit. We both feel that we get great haircuts from Kelly. We highly recommend her and Blue Bamboo. Also, she just got a new online scheduling system which is very user friendly and easy to use. read more

I had a hair cut today with Cece. She washed, cut, dried and styled my hair just the way I asked! I am very happy with my haircut, and the way she treated me. The salon is very clean and organized! I will definitely go back in another opportunity! read more

Tonya at Blue Bamboo on Shannon Road gave adequate haircuts, around what would be expected from a Cost Cutters or Great Clips, but way overcharged: $130 for a child hair trim and and adult haircut, after initally attempting to charge $180. I was told as soon as I arrived with my 11-year-old daughter that her haricut would be charged as an adult cut because the owner was no longer allowing new child customers. This was despite the prominant display of prices for child haircuts at the front desk. My daughter has long, straight hair and straight bangs. Tonya washed her hair, trimmed the bangs and ends adequately, and blew her hair dry in about 25 minutes. For this she charged $70: $60 for a "long hair" adult cut, and an additional $10 for a "trim." When I tried to ask how she got to that price, she said that it was a trim, so that was $10 IN ADDITION TO the cost for a full adult long haircut. When I asked why a trim cost more than a regular haircut, she said because it was a trim. For my hair, she did an adequate shampoo, cut, and blow dry, for which she charged me $60 for a "thick" haircut. I'm 52 with greying hair, so it's a bit of a stretch to call my hair "thick" at this point. She initially tried to charge me $180 for both cuts, until I asked why it was that much. She then corrected it to $130. For this level of expertise, I think you'd be just as well off at Cost Cutters or Great Clips. If you want to pay this much, you may as well go to one of the salons that gives you champagne while you wait and spends and hour doing more than just and adquate cut. read more

I came here yesterday with a Livingsocial coupon to get a shampoo&haircut with Kelly, who recently opened Blue Bamboo hair salon about 2 years ago. The sign is a little bit hidden but she had sent me directions before my appointment to the salon, which was super helpful. Kelly is great and made me feel comfortable as we discussed the cut I wanted. The salon is clean, bright, and I liked the cozy feel of being the only customer with her full attention on my hair! I love the hair products that she uses (Noma), which are animal-cruelty-free, smells good (mango or vanilla) and made my hair feel soft after the haircut. We started out with the shampoo and then she proceeded to cut my hair. I like that Kelly explained what she was doing while she was working on my haircut. Her policy is that within 2 weeks of a haircut, if you return home and decide you actually wanted her to cut more, or there was a spot you wanted changed, etc., you can come back to the salon and she will fix it for free. Also, Blue Bamboo has a loyalty program where you can earn points for referring friends, to get a discounted hair service! My haircut only took about an hour and I was really happy with how it turned out. Kelly makes you feel comfortable with the end result of the haircut and I'll be back again in the future! read more

Nice environment. I have dealt with Veacy ( not correct spelling sorry). She c is cheerful and does a great job.

My first time here today, Kelly was amazing. I also bought a shampoo/ conditioner that she recommend for me to use since o have curly hair. It's the best shampoo/conditioner ever my hair looks amazing. Def will go back read more

Kelly is amazing! I have been going to the location in Governors (Chapel Hill) for a few cuts now and each time Kelly takes time to truly listen and to make sure she knows what you are looking for. She consults with you throughout the style and today we tried something new and I love love the cut so much that I am actually posting these pictures - which don't the hair cut justice! Thanks Kelly for the cut and appreciate that you have the Aquage products especially the Sea Extend serum. read more

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Do not look any further. Immediately make your appointment. This is a great salon. Friendly, hospitable stylists who were willing to help me with anything I requested. My cut and color looks fantastic, and the price couldn't be better. Definitely looking forward to making my next appointment. Also, conveniently located to everything! read more

I have brought my 5 year old son here for all of his haircuts, and he loves it! Kelly is so patient and sweet and fast. I highly recommend her for kids! And the cuts are super cute too! I recently went to Kelly for my own hair, and it was a wonderful experience. I had to bring my younger son with me, and Kelly was very flexible as he wanted to nurse during the cut. She is understanding and funny and just a delight. And it's the best cut I've ever had! I am someone who needs a total "no effort" style, and Kelly gave me a really flattering cut that requires no work at all. I love it. Very affordable and a sweet, little, intimate space. I am so glad that I found someone who I really love supporting. read more

I absolutely LOVE Leah. She has a great sense of humor, is super easy to work with, and ALWAYS makes my hair beautiful. She has dyed it auburn once and high-lighted it twice, and every time she has cut and styled it to perfection. I'm sad I can't afford to go more often but when I want it done right, I go here. I love this place! read more

I was really nervous about getting my first haircut in two years - but CeCe made it a lovely, relaxing experience and I'm thrilled with how it turned out! read more

I am cheap when it comes to haircuts and my wife said it shows ;) so I decided to try a new place instead of fantastic sams. Looking in Yelp Blue Bamboo (Durham by ninth street) had good ratings and I was able to schedule an appt online. My appt was 7am today and 20 min before I got there I received a text from the owner letting me know she was on her way and stopped for coffee and ask if I would like anything!!! She was awesome and took her time to talk about my hair to find a solution for a cut now that my hair is thinning. She did a great job and went beyond any other place I've gone to make me feel important. I'll be making this my new home for haircuts. read more

This is the best hair salon in town! They really cater to the client. Ask for Kelly! I wouldn't go anywhere else.

I had a GREAT experience with Veasey! My hair looks fantastic. I let her know that I am truly a wash and go girl and she gave me a great cut and color. read more

I love coming here! Kelly is absolutely amazing--always friendly and makes sure my cut is exactly what I want. The first time I came here I needed my hair dyed back to my natural color after years of bleaching. She got the color exactly right, and 9 months later it's still perfect! Loyal customer ever since. read more

I bought a groupon for a haircut here (I just moved to the neighborhood). Kelly herself (the owner) answered the phone and was able to schedule me for a cut two days later. This was a nice surprise - I have bought groupons for other services like hair removal or massages in the past and then found that it would take weeks for me to get an appointment. The salon was bright and cheery, and Kelly and Alexis were both very friendly and welcoming. Kelly gave me a treatment specifically for the damage from two years of hard water where I used to live. Alexis, who did my cut, was very sweet and cut my hair exactly how I wanted it. I'm super happy with my experience here! read more

Kelly has an attention to detail that is unparalleled! I've paid much more for haircuts and never been as consistently satisfied as I am every time I leave her studio. read more

Blue Bamboo Hair Salon - Kelly has mastered the art of providing a haircut that truly looks great and reflects your personal style! - Hair Salons Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I found the salon through Groupon (Blue Bamboo has some great deals on there) and have visited it twice in the last month. Leah did an absolutely amazing job with a cut on the first visit and an ombré coloring job on the second. The atmosphere in the salon is friendly and relaxed. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for an affordable, high quality experience. read more

Blue Bamboo Hair Salon - Leah's perfect ombre coloring job - Hair Salons Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I recently got my hair cut (very short) by Kelly. Wow! Super nice person who actually asked me, several times during the haircut, how I wanted it done......over my ears? left longer in back? etc? etc? What a refreshing experience to not feel like the place was snooty or pretentious. Not cheap but a truly excellent haircut. Top notch and I will definitely be returning. Mary H read more

Service is great and the women in the salon are really sweet. Location is a little small and not easy to find but overall service was fantastic. I'll be back. read more

I came to Blue Bamboo for the first time via a LivingSocial deal a month ago. Kelly made me feel so welcome, and she spent a lot of time at the beginning getting to know me, my hair, and what I was looking for in a haircut. She really understands customer service, plus, she's loads of fun to talk to! It was a wonderful, enjoyable experience overall. A few days after my haircut, I decided that it wasn't quite as much layering as I had been hoping for. I called Kelly back and she fit me right in to add more layering, no charge. The haircuts are very reasonably priced for the quality of service. Kelly also offers a loyalty card where you get a certain amount of free services after 10 visits/purchases. This is definitely my new hairdresser. I would highly recommend Kelly to anyone looking for a new salon. She is wonderful! read more

My first visit to The Blue Bamboo salon was yesterday afternoon. I presented Kelly Johnson with a color issue that needed to be fixed, and she went over and beyond to help me with a corrective color job before my upcoming business trip! I was very impressed (and entertained!) during my service -- she did a superb job, especially since we didn't have a chance for a consultation beforehand. I left with the confidence and comfort that my hair color looked so much better than when I came into her salon. Kelly rocks, and I would recommend her in a heartbeat! read more

Kelly is seriously the warmest and sweetest stylist I've ever met. She's incredibly thorough and has a way to make you feel like royalty. And she's super talented and great not just with hair but also with facials. read more

I am in Durham for only a short time and bought a Groupon for Blue Bamboo. I had my hair cut and colored by Alexis, who clearly training under Kelly. While she is young, ahe did a great job color matching me, and was very careful not to cut more than I was comfortable. She was very professional, and it is clear that Kelly mentors her closely. I would definitely encourage others to see Alexis! read more

My husband had his hair done a couple weeks ago and was very happy with his cut. We just relocated and relied on the Yelp reviews to decide on a salon. I'm glad I made the appointment for my husband. He said that his stylist was great and he would definitely go back for his next hair cut. read more

Kelly has been cutting and coloring my hair for years. She is amazing! She is SO easy to talk to. She listens to what you want for your hair, and focuses on helping you achieve it. I highly recommend her, or any of her staff! read more

Okay, I'M IN LOVE! I've been looking for a new salon and I happened upon Blue Bamboo, and I could not be more pleased. The atmosphere is relaxing, the salon is adorable, and the stylists are sweet and fun to chat with. Alexis did my hair and WOW, just wow! I needed about 6 inches cut off, as well as some highlights. I went out on a limb and got full instead of partial highlights (like I usually do) and I'm SO HAPPY!! She did an amazing job and the overall experience was fabulous. Not to mention the amazing prices! I will absolutely be back for my next cut, and I look forward to getting my hair done at Blue Bamboo for all of my regular needs!! Highly recommend! read more

Leah is awesome! My hair is very long, has a tendency to feel heavy and needed to be brought back to life. Leah listened to me, and I trusted her to cut as she saw fit without feeling like I needed to give her any rules. She was thorough in explaining the products she used, but did not try to *sell* me on them. She accommodated an early appointment for me on relatively short notice which really was a refreshing way to begin a sunny Saturday! Thanks, Leah! read more

Kelly is fantastic! She's very talented with color and I always leave looking great!

I had a horrible experience at Blue Bamboo Hair Salon with Kelly on August 9th. I drove out to the Chapel Hill location prior to my appointment for a consultation & brought photos of what I wanted. The morning of my appointment I brought the photos & we talked again about a balayage & 2 in trim. What I ended up with was hideous. The color wasn't blended at all & the cut was extremely uneven. I ended up spending 4.5 hours at another salon getting the color corrected and 8+ inches later the cut was evened out. Disappointed is an understatement. The color was corrected but the 8+ inches of hair is gone until it eventually grows back. read more

Blue Bamboo Hair Salon - I had a horrible experience at Blue Bamboo Hair Salon with Kelly on August 9th. See photo below - Hair Salons Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I've been a client of Kelly Johnson's at Blue Bamboo for about a year. She has flexible hours that fit my unusual schedule so there's never trouble making an appointment. She's very knowledgable about products, though not pushy. She's made great recommendations for what I need. I'm consistently satisfied with her service. read more

I can't say enough about Kelly! I feel so lucky to have found her on Groupon and have told all my friends about her. I can't decide if I love our chats or my awesome haircut more. I don't get my hair cut often because I like to donate it and Kelly has no judgement knowing I won't be back for a while. And she always leaves me with something that will grow out well. She has a great loyalty program towards free cuts and offers for you to "live-in" your style for a week with no charge to alter it if something doesn't work. You'll love it here! read more

I've been avoiding taking my almost 3 year old to get his haircut because I was so nervous about how he would do, but I was recommended to Kelly by multiple people so I decided to go for it. My son has a feeding tube right now and is also very shy so I was always hesitant to take him somewhere for a cut not knowing if they would be experienced or sensitive to kiddos that may need any extra attention. I'm SO SO glad that we went to Kelly!! She went above and beyond to make us comfortable. She spent the time to get to know him before the cut (she also squeezed us in super last minute) and she was not rushed at all. She has a calming vibe and was just so great! My son was perfectly calm and sat still the whole time thanks to her ability to work so well with kids. She also has a lot of talent when it comes to cutting hair. I was so happy with how it turned out. She will be cutting my sons hair as long as we are in North Carolina! We LOVED Kelly. read more

Went in for a hair consultation! Kelly is incredible. She truly understands hair. She was extremely detailed and meticulous! Can't wait to be back. read more

Absolutely loved Kelly and Alexis. Alexis colored and cut my hair and she did an amazing job!! Both were very personable and made the salon experience fun. I will definitely be back! read more

I came here on a LivingSocial voucher hoping for a good experience since I've been looking for a new stylist since moving here last year. Kelly is amazing! She took a great deal of time with my naturally curly, prematurely graying hair. I went from long hair with no bangs to short hair with bangs! She was so thrilled to do this transformation. She took some time to "figure out" my hair, and offered advice on how to make it look best instead of just jumping right in. It looks awesome! The color is perfect and the cut is fabulous. I'm so excited to have found a new stylist that I like. read more

Great haircut. I just moved to Durham and wanted a new place to get my hair cut. Kelly was wonderful - I'll be coming here for the next few years!!! read more

I just recently started using Blue Bamboo's "Book an Appointment Online". It is so easy to use! Aside from date and time, it allows you to choose what service it is that you are looking to have done. Now I don't have to wait for the salon to be open to negotiate an appointment. I can book whenever and with ease. Love it! read more

love love LOVE Blue Bamboo!! I always go to Leah and she does an amazing job every time- I'm obsessed with the products she carries, too! Whenever I am in the salon, Kelly is also busy with happy clients- they seem to have a great business relationship and that has a positive impact on everyone that visits! read more

I came here earlier this month by way of Groupon, and I will definitely be returning in the future! I haven't had a haircut in 6 months and needed a trim while I was growing my hair out, so I bought the groupon that not only included a haircut but also a deep conditioning treatment. (Turns out, the summer is not the best time to get a hair cut... it's better left for spring, fall, and winter, but oh well). I actually had to reschedule my first appointment at the last minute, but they were very accomodating and can even be reached by email if needed. The salon is small and bright and nestled a block north of Whole Foods but very easy to find. Kelly gave me 100% of her attention and had me fill out a sheet while she was taking care of a young boy's haircut. Basically, on the sheet, I told her what products I was using, the kind of cut I was looking for, and my contact information. All of this is well documented so that she's prepared for all future visits (super on top of it! which I love!). She talked to me at length about the kind of cut I was looking for, and we got to know each other better. She also gives a fantastic head massage that I wish would last forever. All the products are great and free of animal cruelty and they smell amazing. I left the salon happy with my healthy hair and smiling from the experience. Be sure to ask for Kelly, she is so so so great. read more