I honestly don't understand how people could give Nicole 1 star - did she accidentally cut your or something? I've been going to her consistently for nearly 3 years. Not only is she amazing to talk to and a genuinely kind and creative person, but she's a true professional at what she does - keep in mind I can only judge for men's cuts of traditional length hair. Before I came across her studio, I was going to SportsClips, paying the same amount for a significantly inferior cut. I love going to her studio because she's always prompt with appointment times, offers a beverage of choice (alcoholic options for those of age), and the environment is clean and inviting with the walls covered in her personal paintings. The straight razor shave is also pretty unique - the first time I was a bit nervous since I had never experienced it before, but like I said, she's a pro. She styles based on your individual hair characteristics and preferences and keeps meticulous style notes. She works hard, very hard, and has built her business from the ground up. I wish I could give her more stars!!! read more

I am leaving another review - different site--of owner Nicole- whose poor manners and poor service are the topic. As another (past client) stated in her review- poor haircut- not layered well. Paid extra for an 'In depth' consultation- which I did not receive. I have never had someone so rough in simply brushing my hair and later blow drying, along with being so sullen in interactions. When the owner of a salon treats you, as a new client ( or any time period client) in such a derogatory manner- while I remained pleasant and polite- which was not easy - it leaves such a negative impression- honestly one that I have never had from any hair salon I have been to. I moved recently from ATL (40 yr resident ) and never had to pay a deposit- and certainly never had such rude treatment. She didn't tell me what products she used or recommended, she didn't even give me a mirror to look at the back and sides of my new cut. I was then charged extra at checkout for long hair- when that was not presented up front and my hair is barely to the shoulders --NOT long, or thick or difficult. No receipt was provided either. I rightfully disputed this service with my credit card - after the service charge processed- - to then be awakened this morning at 7:24am by 7 phone calls in rapid succession & VM from Nicole- this is beyond comprehension. If you were really interested in understanding my salon experience - you would have called during your ( and my) normal business hours and at 'one' - unanswered phone call- left a professional courteous VM- read more

Really enjoy this salon, especially my stylist, Christie! I'm not able to comment on color service but have had a great experience with getting a layered cut and style. Christie's prices are very reasonable and I feel like she really listens to my hair concerns and questions! She even made notes on my hair concerns and habits so she could remember from one appointment to the next . Also such a genuinely nice person. Thanks Christie! read more

Creative Layers Hair Salon - Added lots of nice volume and texture to my hair with long layers! - Hair Salons Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Do NOT recommend. Left this salon with unblended layers and a bad shape. I went back in and paid to have them fixed, but this only made it more pronounced. They have a great website, that I now feel is false advertising. I cannot speak for the other stylist there, but I would not book with Nicole if you're looking for a blended cut and hair color gloss. Also paid over two hundred dollars for the original cut, color gloss, and correction. photos taken directly after second visit. read more

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I'm overly excited to find these two amazing ladies. I've never been one to do a lot to my hair. I got it cut about once a year and did a few at home highlights. Well that was until now. I never loved my hair so much. I got the best cute and style from Nicole. The layers are perfection. About a month later I went back and got my balayage done by Christie....AMAZING!!!! They have changed my hair. It looks better then I could ever imagine. You definitely can't go wrong with this dual. You'll walk out feeling more beautiful then when you walked in... guaranteed. Thank you both! read more

I took a gamble on this salon as a new transplant. Christie is fabulous. I wasn't super happy with my old look and she came in and completely transformed my color. My highlights are amazinggggg. Really lucked out finding this place. I am now a regular. read more

Recently around 2015, Creative Layers move next door from where they originally located. They were inside Lenox Salons so now they located in a bigger, more airy location. Yet Nicole'a services is still impeccable!! I always need a quick shave from her and my son gets his cuts.. And as usual, I'm horrible with planning ahead. I would text her literally last min. But it was never a problem with getting in.. She works with my schedule and bam! I get a text for the confirm appt!Done. I must admit. I do love the new layout at the current salon.. She now can display more varieties of paintings and a larger shelf for retail products! Parking can be sucky depending the timing of the day but her services won't disappoint! read more

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While Christmas shopping at the South Park Ann Tailor store I noticed a pretty red head store consultant with a great cut. That lead to a last minute hair cut appointment with Nichole. Since moving two yrs ago to Charlotte from TN I've been unlucky to find a stylist to give me long layers cut that allowed to look good with a minimum styling effort in the evening and during the day. Nicole took the time to listen to my wishes and effortlessly pulled that of! :) "five out of five stars" job read more

I was very disappointed with my experience. Nicole seems talented and knowledgeable, however I paid almost $300 + tip and essentially just got a toner. I came in for balayage and did not receive the look we discussed. For reference, the top row of the attached pics are my before and after, and the bottom row are the goal pics I showed her that we were going off of. Prior to leaving the salon I expressed some concerns and she assured me it would lighten and become more visible. She even said to text her in a few days if I had any concerns, so I felt confident leaving the salon even though I wasn't satisfied. Well a few days later I texted her and explained that while I loved the color of the toner she had put on, I couldn't really see the balayage I had gotten from her. Aside from the bottom half where the old balayage was, there wasn't any noticeable color on the top half of my hair. She insisted I pay full price for a new service to add color to the top of my hair and after a few back and forth text messages she eventually just stopped responding. If she wouldn't have been able to achieve the look I showed her with the balayage I requested, isn't it her job as a stylist to tell me that before providing the service? Instead of scamming me by saying you can do it and then insisting I pay more to get the results. Additionally, the second goal pic is from a local salon. I didn't go to that stylist because she had a three month waiting list and Nicole was free immediately but I spoke with her and confirmed only balayage was done on the model in that picture. I guess lesson learned, stylists have wait lists for a reason and it's worth the wait to get what you want. It was just overall a very disappointing experience for the amount of money I spent. I don't mind spending the money if I am getting what I am paying for but I had to go to someone else and pay another $300 to achieve the look I was going for the first time. read more

Creative Layers Hair Salon - Before and after on top row, goal pics that were not achieved on bottom. - Hair Salons Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I am honestly cheap when it comes to paying for a haircut but my appointment was worth it. The atmosphere was peaceful, the stylists was super friendly, and she was very helpful when it came to my questions. I will be back in 8 weeks for my trim."! :) read more

It's been 3 years since my first review and we still use Nicole as our hair stylist! She always does a fantastic job and I enjoy visiting with her! read more

Creative Layers Hair Salon - From curly and boring to bouncy and full of layers! - Hair Salons Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Got a haircut and full highlights with Nicole and am super impressed with this salon! It's definitely pricey, but it's worth it for the quality. She didn't put my fouls under heat which I wasn't used to but by the end my hair felt so soft and healthy, I fully trust Nicole and will definitely be coming back! read more

I would NOT recommend this salon. I went in with a picture of myself from my last cut and color at another salon and I asked for the same. (I'm here out of town) I understand that color can be a little different stylist to stylist but this wasn't even in the same ballpark. I wanted a cool trendy look and wound up with a very ashy, outdated blonde with PINK highlights. I get highlights to blend gray and I left looking like I have more gray that I went in with! She put in a toner to correct the error and then offered for more color correction, but at that point I didn't want to add any more mistakes and did not feel comfortable with her level of expertise to do what I went in for in the first place. She knew I was very upset and unhappy and still charged me FULL PRICE!! I was shocked. I paid for a look that was totally wrong and nothing that I asked for and now I have to go for corrective coloring elsewhere. I asked if she'd do anything and she gave me $40 off for the toner. She is the owner and should have done better to make it right as far as final payment went. This is not the place to go to if you're looking for trendy hairstyling. Haircut is fine, although I specially went in showing her that I don't like my hair looking blown under like a rounded bob, but wanted textured like the photo. She literally styled it in a outdated, bowl shaped bob. I'm not sure if she didn't take the time to listen or if she just has a limited ability when it comes to hip cuts/coloring. She argued with me and stood firm on having me pay $210 insisting that all she would do is try again. I would have said yes if I felt she understood what I wanted but she clearly didn't and I didn't want to mess with it anymore. read more

Creative Layers Hair Salon - This is the picture of myself that I brought in and what i asked for! - Hair Salons Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Most guys want a hassle-free haircut, but don't want to look like we came off of a buzz cut assembly line. If you're one of those who want style with your look then you need to check out Creative Layers. The Lenox Salons are an interesting concept. Each salon is a one-stop shop, owned by a single stylist and made into their own vision. Nicole's slice of heaven (Creative Layers) is covered in artwork she painted herself. That's a plus in my book. She hands you a beer before your haircut starts. Another plus. On top of everything, she's damn good at giving haircuts that pop with style and she's super easy to work with. Email or text, you can schedule appointments with ease. Pro Tip: If you schedule your hair cuts every 2 weeks (which is a must for short styles) she offers discounted rates. What's not to love? read more

Great experience with Try, new stylist there. She's awesome and I highly recommend. She's a true artist and really does wonderful work! I went from a long, thick blonde mess to a short chic angled balyage bob in one session. Try worked her magic. I would recommend her with all my heart. read more

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Followed Nicole over the years since '09. I always feel welcomed and the center of attention when I arrive. The space is small but has everything you need and doesn't feel stuffy. Nice artwork on the walls, great prices, beer, and great conversation if wanted. Guys, give it a chance. She'll make you feel your best without using gimmicks to make you come back. read more

Creative Layers Hair Salon - Nicole in her element - Hair Salons Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Nicole is a doll and gave me an awesome cut! Will definitely go back in a few weeks for another cut. Thanks Nicole!

I got a great haircut yesterday from Nicole at Creative Layers! I have been looking for a new hairstylist in Charlotte, and I will definitely be going back to Nicole. The Southend location is convenient to uptown and surrounding areas, and she offers later evening appointments for those who work during the day. Nicole was very attentive to my requests and easy to talk to. She had great style recommendations for my boring straight cut, and I walked away with 4 inches cut off and gorgeous layers!! read more

I love having Nicole do my hair because she is great at coming up with ideas and I'm always completely satisfied. My prior stylist always depended on me to tell her what to do but not Nicole, she is full of very helpful ideas...especially for someone like me with fine, flat hair! Very easy to talk to, nice artsy environment and centrally located. Pricing is a little higher than my prior stylist but definitely worth it! read more

Just moved to Charlotte and was looking for someone to fix up my highlights to something more natural and give me a flattering cut for my fine hair. Nicole really listened to what I was looking for and we talked about exactly how I wanted my hair to look different than it did. She did a fantastic job! My highlights haven't looked this good in years and the cut is exactly what I wanted too. I highly recommend Nicole and Creative Layers! I will be going back for all my future cuts and color! read more

Nicole is awesome! I went to her to fix a terrible haircut I got in a moment of haste from a corpo haircut place. She did just that and gave me a great cut! I was at ease from the moment I sat in her chair. Great cut, great experience and as long as I'm living in Charlotte, I'm coming to Nicole to cut my hair! read more

I created quite a mess when I self-colored, out of a box, using a purplish fashion shade. I visited Nicole for a cut to evaluate her style. She gave me a very stylish layered bob, which I love. I asked what she would recommend to correct color. She asked me what I wanted to achieve, gave me her honest opinion on whether it was doable, and then offered several options. I went back today for color treatment and am thrilled with the outcome. Nicole is client-focused and personable and offers exceptional service. read more

shop is less than par on several levels.

Men. Listen closely. You've been going to SuperCuts. You've been saving a little money. You think you look OK. You don't. You look terrible. When the elderly see your hair they know you've made poor life choices. When children see your hair they cry out in terror. Just stop. Walk away. Walk toward Creative Layers. Get a great hair cut. Be more attractive. It's better for you and everyone around you. Nicole is awesome. She transformed the mop on my head from a tangled mess that looked like a dead beaver into a work of hair art. I look great. Everybody if saying so. You should listen to them. Go see Nicole and she'll make you look fantastic. You want to look fantastic, don't you? read more

Set up a haircut, the same week that I contacted Creative Layers, with Cassie. They are currently offering a Groupon deal for a wash, cut and style ($70 value) for $31. When I arrived, Cassie was ready for me and talked me through the style. I'm pretty terrible when it comes to knowing what I want {indecisive by nature}, but she was up on current trends, gave me tips with what would look good and was able to guide me in the perfect directly. The wash, cut and blow-out took about 90 minutes, Cassie was meticulous and repeated what we had agreed upon several times before cutting. She offered me water/soda during the cut as well, checked what water temperature I preferred and used the Moroccan hair products they sell there. I love my haircut, couldn't have been happier with the service and would definitely recommend Cassie. I opted out of the style after the blowout because she did such a great job already and I was already pleased. She left everything a little longer initially to make sure I was set on going shorter (with bangs and layers), which I appreciated. If you're shopping around for a hairstylist, I'd definitely recommend Cassie at Creative Layers. read more

To any mid-twenties guys out there who want to transition from the cheap cut look to an adult hair cut, but don't want to pay an arm and a leg, THIS IS YOUR PLACE. Nicole is a true professional who takes her time to give you the look you want. Seriously fellas, give her a shot, I guarantee you won't go back to Supercuts ever again. read more

Nicole did an awesome job and was very easy to work with! I went in with a general idea of how I wanted my hair, and she helped me narrow down and cut it just how I wanted! The studio is clean, cute and cozy, and located right off South Blvd. I even reached out to Nicole about a week after my appointment to see if I could get another inch trimmed off, and she made time for me to come back in free of charge to get it to my desired length. Prices are very reasonable. I will be coming back here soon! read more

Had a very bad blow dry here. Super cuts would do a better service for lesser price.Totally disappointed!

Below expectations. We scheduled a last minute appointment due to an important upcoming event, had high expextations due to the reviews and sadly we were dispponted. Felt rushed, she seemed may a bit disppointed because I had long hair, maybe she thought she could have worked me in quickly, but that was really unrealistic. I payed for that. I have un even hair. Its crazy. I will post picture later. I would have respected her much more if she would have been honest and told me no right when i walked in the door. Not returning. read more

Great experience. I've had no trouble communicating what I want and the results are great. I'm really happy with my overall experience there. My only issue is that the services are a bit on the expensive side, but ultimately I think it's worth it because she knows her stuff and does such a good job. read more

I had an amazing experience last week at Creative Layers. I received a haircut with Balayage from Nicole. She is highly educated in her craft & knows what she is doing. True artist. When I first came in I didn't have a clue in what I wanted, but she asked me a lot of questions about my hair & afterwards I knew what I wanted. I loved how detailed she was & she took her time with me. I also enjoyed the smaller atmosphere of the salon. Seems like there are only 2-3 hairstylist that work there, but they all worked together & I mostly loved how I was one-on-one with Nicole. Highly recommended. read more

My first experience with Nicole was awesome. She really listened to me and helped me to finally achieve a great bob after growing out a pixie for so long. I've always asked stylists to recommend hair styles based on my face shape and my lack of time to take care of it - no one ever really helps - it's more like "whatever you want.." but Nicole was very detailed in her opinion and validated the things that I had suspected, but never had confirmed from a professional. Bonus - there's wine and beer. :) Love this stylist!! read more

I've been going to Creative Layers for years and have never been happier with my haircuts and color treatments. Nicole has a keen eye for unique styles, is talented, open-minded and funny - a winning combo for any salon. The fact that it's a small business, not a chain, adds a far more personal experience without losing the professional edge and products of high-end salons. There's a parking lot and covered deck steps away, an upscale, modern vibe, and some rocking original art adds a lot of interest. I love it here! read more

Nicole was so great!! She did exactly what I wanted and made sure I loved it before I left, and of course I did! Also the best hair massage I've ever had. I absolutely recommend her and will come back again! read more

I had my haircut with Nicole and it looks fantastic! She listened to my needs and perfectly executed. I don't have a lot of time to pamper myself, so it was important to me to find someone I trust, that way I can relax. I highly recommend Nicole! :) read more

My wife found Nicole through her positive online reviews and I must say she has certainly lived up to her reputation! She does an incredible job with men's haircuts and is extremely personable. I also find her to be competitively priced and easy to book an appointment with. I highly recommend Nicole at Creative Layers for all men looking for a quality hair cut in Charlotte! read more

I get my haircut by Cassie and they are always great haircuts. She is quite skilled in any type of haircut that you want, whether it is an all scissor cut, or with trimmers. I've never had any complaints about my haircuts, she is very good with consultation and understanding what I want. She is also knowledgeable about what products to use as well. She is a fun person to talk to, and I always leave her chair feeling good. Overall she is an excellent hairstylist. read more

I made the mistake of letting a first year student highlight my hair and it was a disaster! Creative Layers was the only place I could find that was open on a Monday. Nicole fixed the color and gave me a great cut. Have been going back for over a year. Studio is quaint and relaxing. read more

Nicole is a very professional, talented hair stylist. I was looking for a new style for my thick short hair and she was able to accommodate by listening and suggesting options. She was on time and quick, the last stylist I went to, took over 2 hours for a simple hair cut! I appreciated her professionalism. I am so happy with my hair cut, worth the price. read more

I went to see Nicole yesterday after I got a bad haircut. To start Nicole was very empathetic with me. However she was also very professional and didn't pass judgement on the person who had previous cut my hair. She quickly moved to helping me identify how I could reshape the cut. With all that said, she also did a great job on my hair. I will definitely be going back to see Nicole when it is time again. Thank you Nicole!!! read more