I was doubtful of the hype when I saw 5 solid stars for this place. I hate getting my hair cut, it's just never fun to me. I'm not a hair and make up girl, I haven no idea what I want or what looks good, and stylists seems to rarely feel comfortable giving an opinion. So, I figured this place was probably great for people who love to be pampered but wasn't sure if it would be a good fit for me, but it was great. I got a haircut from Erica and it was just overall a great experience. First of all, I didn't know what I wanted and I said I'm debating between a and b, what do you think? And she straight up told me. None of this him hauling around like "well, it's up to you..." she was like, I think b because reason. I know the choice it ultimately mine I'm just looking for an opinion - it was refreshing to get one. I came in with a complete mess of a head of hair, I was long overdue for a haircut and she did a great job on my hair. She was really fun to talk to, it was probably the first time I got out of a hairdresser's chair and wasn't thinking "ugh finally". read more

Fantastic experience. Super transparent with price + abe was amazing! The owner made it super easy to schedule and really took the time to address any concerns I had even before the appt. I have found my forever salon! read more

Lindsey R. is great! She is truly an artist. I have now seen her three or four times and I am sure that she will be my stylist for years to come. She is a self-described perfectionist who takes the time to make sure that every last grey hair is covered and that the cut is just right. She doesn't have a one size fits all approach but tailors the color and cut to each client. Plus she is really sweet and easy to talk to. I highly recommend her! The salon itself is beautiful and welcoming. Rachel, the owner, has created an airy, plant-filled space where it's easy to spend a few hours. read more

After living in Chapel Hill for almost 4 years I have finally found my hair person! No matter how hard I looked, I could not find someone who understood the razored shag to save my life. I just had a cut and highlights with Caitlin and it was exactly what I wanted. I have thin wavy hair and I wanted more volume and curl and something that didn't require upkeep. She did an awesome job with natural-looking blond highlights, applied a glaze, and then razored the heck out of it all while keeping it long overall and avoiding the oft-dreaded mullet (which this could have easily become under less experienced hands). The price was all-inclusive (including tip) so although it was more than I have paid in the past, I am more than happy to support a true hair artist! I didn't realize how high my standards had become until I literally went to all the popular most highly-rated salons in Chapel Hill/Carrboro and could not get the cut and highlights I wanted. I'm so thrilled! read more

I love coming to this salon, but I specifically love coming here for Carie. After a questionable cut job from another salon, I came to Carie and expressed my concern. She listen very intently and walked me through what she suggested, and was transparent about everything. I highly, highly recommend her. She made me feel at ease, and the results were stunning! I have received many compliments since the fix has happened, and I will continue to come back. The salon is a tad pricey, but it is worth every penny for the quality of attention that you receive. After I started coming to Ceremony, I have heard from various friend groups that they enjoy coming to this salon, and that they have had nothing but good results from here. That paired with the good service is enough to make me a return customer! read more

Just moved to NC and went in for hair color, shampoo and blow dry by Erica. She did an excellent job on the coloring part of my hair. I have jet black hair and in the past when I have had my hair colored, not only they did just a mediocre job but within 5 days I would have gray hair. This time I got my hair colored and it was a solid 4 weeks before any gray hairs showed up. Wow! I don't know what they use but I'm coming back again. They also have great merchandise they sell in the salon. I spent over $200 in just merchandise. I bought $18 nail polish that lasted on my nails for weeks. I love their products. read more

DO NOT GO TO THIS SALON. RUDE AND TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. First, let me provide some context, I booked this appointment some time ago. When you book this appointment, the salon asks you to acknowledge multiple times that you will not be late and you must reserve the appointment with a credit card so they can charge you if you need to reschedule, late, or no-show. I agreed to all of those terms and provided my credit card information. Leading up to the appointment, I also received daily reminders about the appointment. 30 minutes before my appointment, while I'm on a work call, I start receiving back-to-back calls from a number I don't recognize (called ID says Jeri). Thinking it was something urgent, I pick up (put my work call on pause). The stylist Jeri is clearly frustrated and asks if she can "bump my appointment by 45 minutes." This is a 3-hour appointment, which means that I won't be done until close to 7 p.m. and I have evening works calls. I tell her I can't bump it. She then starts telling me that she doesn't know what to do, that she is behind because a stylist didn't show up and she had to take on that stylist's client. I asked her a clarifying question: "Wait, does that mean you can't take me at 3?" She again started telling me why she is running behind. I again asked her if she was asking me if we can move 45 minutes or if she was telling me. She didn't appreciate that difference. Clearly frustrated with a LEGITIMATE AND FAIR QUESTION, as who wants to sit for 45 minutes waiting for their appointment, she stated that she was telling me and she didn't know what to do and that maybe it would be the full 45 minutes that she needs. I finally said, "it's fine, we will make do. I will bring a book and be there 30 minutes later than my scheduled appointment and if you can take me earlier, great. If you need the extra 15 minutes, then I will read my book." I thought we were good. Less than 20 minutes later, I receive a call from the receptionist stating that they need to reschedule my appointment. I was furious especially considering all the acknowledgments required to make the appointment. The receptionist (Tina) was rude and acknowledged that they were rescheduling because I was being aggressive to the stylist. I asked, how am I being aggressive? I'm not yelling, I'm not swearing, I'm simply frustrated that you would have such little consideration for my time especially as a first-time client. I said if the roles were reversed, you would charge me for no-showing. The receptionist Tina continued to be rude (ironic considering she was chastising me for my treatment to the stylist) and lied to me by telling me that these things happen because appointments can take longer than anticipated. She obviously didn't know that the stylist had already told me that the reason she was behind was that she had to take another client because a stylist no-showed. She also told me that they don't charge first-time clients for canceling; regardless of their multiple statements that they will. Not sure if that is true. VERY LONG STORY SHORT: WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!!! read more

After moving here a year ago and trying three other stylists in the area (one of whom butchered my hair with a razor), I am SO thankful to have finally found Annie Mercer at Ceremony Salon. I have such thick hair that I think people just don't know what to do with it, plus I'm growing out a pixie, which is always awkward. Annie gave me the perfect cut that let me keep most of my length, and knew exactly what she was doing with my hair's thickness. My 'do looks better than it has looked since I moved here, and people have already complimented me on it. I also really loved chatting with Annie. She was so welcoming and fun! I will be a customer for as long as they'll have me. read more

So I've lived in North Carolina for 3 years now and have had the most horrible time finding someone who met the greatness of doing hair as my old hairstylist in California. My search is finally over and I couldn't be happier. Kyle is great at what he does, and actually exceeded my expectations! He's very nice, there weren't long awkward pauses in conversation, but most importantly he is a great hairdresser. If you're having as hard a time finding a great stylist like I did, please don't search for 3 years like I had to. Just come see Kyle and you'll be happy. The other stylists here also did amazing work on their clients. read more

Ceremony Salon - I love my hair cut! Thanks Kyle! - Hair Salons Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

OK - I never write reviews BUT I really wanted to make sure people hear how great this place is! I just recently saw Amelia after deciding to leave my previous hair "gal" and was really nervous. Let me say, she GOT IT! She was easy to talk to, funny, patient and REALLY listened to what I wanted. (Even though I was still trying to figure that out as I sat in her chair!) She looked at several pictures I had brought and gave fantastic advice and recommendations. I am very pleased with the cut and with her in general! Everyone there was very friendly and helpful. Seems like a fun place to work. Amelia also gave very helpful information about hair types, styling tips and products. All in a way I could understand and feel comfortable with! Go see Ceremony! You won't be disappointed. read more

I got a partial balayage and cut with Kaeli and was so pleased with the whole process. They have the most affordable balayage in the area and a beautiful, spacious salon. The system they use for scheduling appointments was easy and sent reminders as the date drew near, which is very helpful for someone scatterbrained like me. For my initial appointment with Kaeli, and the whole process took longer than she thought (understandably; my hair is virgin, dark, and thick, so bleaching took a while). After a few days, I called up the salon asking if we could fix the color a little because it wasn't what I had in mind. They scheduled me a free follow-up and Kaeli did an AMAZING job with the color, making it a warm, beachy light blonde-brown. She even went above and beyond by beautifully styling it with waves. She is great to talk to as well! I'll definitely be back. read more

I've never left here unhappy and that says a lot. Before Ceremony, I was a chronic ditcher of hair stylists and salons. This place is pricey but you will be soooooo happy. read more

They made my hair purple which was pretty good! I loved the color and the service was good as well. The people were also nice. The music they played was ok but I would chose more "modern" stuff read more

Ceremony Salon - Purple hair by Erica. - Hair Salons Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

I had been going to the same hairdresser for 30 years, so when I moved to Durham, I had to start the daunting task of finding a new one -- not an easy task when you are 60 years old and the same guy has been doing your hair for longer than your new one has been alive. My sister goes to Ceremony, so I made an appointment. Well, that's one less thing I have to look for, because Annie at Ceremony is really something special -- young and full of hopes and dreams, but still able to relate to us older (but young at heart) ladies. She took my foil-frosted hair, added lowlights AND highlights and made my existing style better, and showed me how to blow dry it. I'm ecstatic with the result, and my hair has found its new home in North Carolina. read more

I went to Ceremony Salon after trying a bunch of other salons in Durham and Chapel Hill. I have to admit, I had low expectations, as I have had a bunch of bad hair color experiences since moving to the area five years ago. Needless to say, Ceremony Salon is AWESOME. The space is convenient​ and comfortable, and the people are warm and welcoming. Lindsey, my stylist, is incredibly talented! She goes above and beyond for her clients and her attention to detail is impressive. My hair had been damaged from a previous experience at a different salon. I was kind of resigned to just letting it grow out, but Lindsey managed to fix it! (Everyone else who I had gone to in the interim told me it was beyond fixing...) Lindsey is thoughtful, always ask my input, and explains what she is doing throughout the appointment, which I greatly appreciate it. I would recommend Linsey to anyone!! I've seen some reviews about the fact that Ceremony is expensive, which it is. However, as someone who tried to get my hair colored at a "cheaper" salon in Durham, I have learned that it's far more expensive to fix damaged hair than it is to just have it done correctly in the first place! read more

Love this place - the ladies of Ceremony do fabulous work! I went mid-August for a cut and gloss and saw Mary. She did a wonderful job on my hair getting the length right, and boy, is their gloss treatment amazing - I'm not sure my hair has ever looked so healthy/shiny! She definitely knows what she's doing - I love that she listened to what I wanted while also lending some expert advice on what would work well for my hair texture. While there, we discussed that I was doing my bridal portraits the next week and I inquired about formal hairstyling and makeup services. Mary introduced me to Annie, who does makeup (and hair) there. I was able to make an appointment pre-portrait session for the next Monday - hair and makeup with Annie. She came in specifically to work with me and we looked over pictures on Pinterest and developed a plan that I was super-happy with. We had a blast getting me picture-ready! She did my hair for my wedding as well (I had already signed my former aesthetician on for makeup that day). I was thrilled with how it turned out and I got tons of compliments on the styling! So, check it out over at Ceremony - everyone I've interacted with is totally fun and awesome at what they do! The space is great and you can park in that new garage behind the new Hampton Inn (yay for free parking!). Also, love the product line, R+Co, that they use. I'll definitely be back soon for my post-wedding cut! read more

I recently moved to NC and have been looking for a hairdresser for sometime. Erica was my stylist and she was awesome. I really like this salon, they were willing to work with me to give me what I wanted and they use really high end products in your hair. I get my hair dyed crazy colors and it's hard to find a salon that uses pravana color and also knows how to put it in. All the staff was super friendly, I'll definitely be back again. read more

Ceremony Salon - Green/blue hair by Erica - Hair Salons Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

I am a perpetual stylist-hopper, but Erica has changed my mind and I'll be back to see her! She gave me exactly what I asked for and I feel great about my hair. Also, she took her time and didn't seem at all rushed, which I appreciate because my hair is thick and unruly and seems to take ages to blow dry. The salon is also really nice to be in - it's very cool inside. read more

A wonderful place to cut my hair. I am very like this place. Sydney is a beautiful girl and a very nice person.

Visiting from out of town and made a same day appointment for a wash and blow dry. Lady on the phone was extremely nice and helpful. The stylist I saw was great. Friendly, professional, and did a nice job. Thank you! read more

The worst salon experience I have ever had... really out of a nightmare. Went there for the first time to go full blond and I left with half my hair fallen out, platinum blond hair on the lower half of my head and dark brown roots on top half of my head which they refused to do. Literally it was one of those horror films you see where somebody dies their hair and it's just falling out in handfuls in their hands. Four weeks later and my hair is still falling out. And they had the audacity to ask me for my credit card while my hair was still sopping wet and I was bawling. Not only did they ruin my hair which will take years to grow back but the costumer service was horrible... would really recommend to stay away from this salon read more

I've seen a few of the stylists here, who have all been great skill-wise, if over-priced. My issue is with the scheduling. EVERY appointment I've made has had a huge time lag between my scheduled time and when the stylist can actually see me. Not once or twice (I totally get that sometimes things run long), but every time. The most recent was 25 minutes late. For the prices this salon charges, it's pretty ridiculous and disrespectful to clients. read more

I recently moved from California to Chapel Hill and was on the hunt for a new salon. Unfortunately, the salon I went to first (that came recommended) really screwed up my hair. My highlights were super thick and randomly placed and instead of blonde they turned a brassy red/orange! I was devastated! After reading the reviews and looking at photos, I decided to come to Ceremony to see if they could fix the mess. I had my appointment with Staci and she was amazing...a true miracle worker! The look that I was trying to accomplish at the first salon was a balayage blonde. When I told Staci that, she told me that because the highlights were done so badly that it wouldn't blend nicely and could potentially be damaging to my hair. I 100% appreciated the honesty and instead she told me her plan of action and what she could do to fix my hair. She took her time to make sure it was done right and even stayed past closing to blow out my hair. The whole process took 3 hours! I have already scheduled my next appointment with Staci. As far as the salon, the decor is great and everyone who works there is super nice and welcoming. Price wise, I think they are pretty comparable to other salons in the area. Maybe a bit more on the expensive side, but completely worth the money. read more

this was by far the best salon experience i've ever had. they were very welcoming and caitlin was soooo kind. i gave her some guidelines and then trusted her to figure it out and she killed it. i feel so much more confident and i will definitely be coming back!! :) read more

Ceremony is the best. The owner, Rachel, has created an incredible space and has assembled an amazing team of stylists that I trust. I've had cuts from quite a few of them and have been very pleased with each cut. Love the products they use, love the vibe of the salon, and love how easy it is to make an appointment. read more

I had no idea that 95+ meant $250 not including tip and getting bleach all over your shirt. So disappointed. So busy, kept having to move my stuff, felt rushed and moved around, and ended up costing me an amount I WAS NOT comfortable paying, especially as a first time customer. Now I have a bleached shirt as well. read more

Went to get my eye brows waxed by Nahialy and she did an amazing job! She took her time and didn't rush at all. I will absolutely be back. A+ service! read more

Amelia is an artist. There is no other way to say it. I have a lot of hair and never have the patience to dry it, and she gave me a cut that looks amazing no matter what I do, and found a product that makes my hair hold well, even if I just put it in wet and go. I'm thrilled! read more

Leah is amazing! I cannot recommend her enough for color and cut. She's also super kind and easy to talk to. Highly highly recommend!

My stylist, Amber, recently made the transition to Ceremony, and I am thrilled with the change in environment. The studio is big, warm, and comfortable. You don't feel like you are crowding into the person next to you. There's alwayd coffee and tea available. The studio is committed to using natural (and often vegan!) products. It is easy to book online. The front desk staff is welcoming and easy to work with. Of course, I can't say enough good things about Amber Alexis Roten, my hairstylist for almost ten years. She shares tips and tricks freely; she has funky fresh hair. And she's a wonderful person to talk to, whether for ten minutes or two hours. Free parking in the deck just around the corner. read more

I was so happy to find Erica at Ceremony! She had cut my daughters' hair at another salon, and we were sad to find that she had left when we tried to schedule another cut earlier this year. We went yesterday and the girls' cuts were so great that I had my own hair cut as well. The kids' cuts are particularly affordable, but Erica took her time and did a great job on both girls' very different hair. Erica is fabulous, and all of the other stylists appeared to be talented, friendly, and professional. I highly recommend Ceremony to anyone looking for a new stylist in Chapel Hill. read more

I was in a big rush trying to get my hair done for a wedding the next day and had such a great experience at Ceremony! It was wonderful to relax in the beautiful salon during a busy weekend. My hair held up well for the wedding the next day and my cut was great. read more

I had an awesome experience at Ceremony! Lindsey did an amazing job fixing a bad highlight job. She was very patient and thorough. And it showed in the results! She is a miracle worker and I will be back for sure! read more

Went for a much needed haircut after a friend recommended it to me. Boy am I glad I did! The hospitality is amazing. You're greeted by very friendly staff and offered either white or red wine, water, coffee or Diet Coke. I got my haircut with Mary and was very happy with the results. I will definitely be becoming back here! read more

Love this place. Mary is the best. I moved here last July from NY and was worried about finding a new place to get my hair done. I read the reviews of Ceremony and was lucky that I found the perfect person to do my hair my first time there. read more

This is the big city experience in a small town of Carrboro. Welcoming, unpretentious, skilled with excellently curated products (Oribe, R +Co, Serenity and Scott, Smith and Cult) and a beautifully designed space. I have gotten excellent, edgy haircuts from Amelia and Rachel. They listen, give input and the end effect rocks. Tanzi is likely the best nail specialist I have encountered. Her knowledge and skill is really unparalleled and goes far beyond cutsie manicures and fast pedicures. The average pedicure takes at least an hour, my ingrown nails do not hurt and my feet feel like babies butt. She also has her own line of butters carried by Ceremony. read more

HUGE fan of this place. I'm very impulsive about my hair, ie when I decide I want something done, I want it done that day. Amazingly, Ceremony had an opening that day. I had my hair cut by Alyshia and loved my experience with her. We had a great discussion about what I wanted, what would look good, and what we could do in the future (balayage, going *even* shorter, etc.). My jaw dropped at the price - in a good way! I just moved here from San Francisco and am used to paying ~$70-90 minimum for a haircut of variable quality. At Ceremony, I was charged $45 for an exceptional cut. Hell yes. Aside from the cut, Ceremony is a gorgeous salon with beautiful natural light. They also have a lovely assortment of miscellaneous fun things, like PF Candles, as well as an offering of luxe hair products. On the day I visited they even had Girl Scout cookies for sale! read more

Kathryn is amazing. I have long hair and don't get dramatic cuts but when she finished so quickly, I was a little nervous there wasn't going to be much of a difference. I was so wrong. My hair has more movement, is more manageable and has the perfect shape now. I don't know if I've had a better cut in years. Could not be happier with the service. read more

I rolled the dice and took a chance with Rori after *years* of seeing the same stylist elsewhere. No one likes starting over from scratch, but this experience was great. I can't say enough good things. The salon was clean, sleek, and modern without feeling stuffy or pretentious. Each of the people I interacted with (2, different people behind the desk, and Rori) were pleasant and seemed genuinely happy to be there. And the best part? Rori SLAYED! I was nervous because my hair is quite short leaving little room for error or misinterpretation. That said, I am so, so happy with my cut! Thanks, Rori! I'll be back! read more

I have been going to this salon for almost 3 years; I am constantly impressed with the staff and owner! The stylists and services are top notch! Recently, Rachel, the owner, immediately responded when there was confusion about my appointment and did my hair herself!!!! She took the time to make sure I was satisfied and I can not express how much this meant to me! Customer service is severely lacking these days, but not at Ceremony! read more