Sherri always gives a great cut, style, etc. She's a wizard at color too!…read moreThe other stylists are very skilled and the vibe in the shop is always positive.

My hair was pretty dry and needed a cut, but I wanted to preserve as much length as possible and…read moreTaylor did exactly what I asked for (and styled my hair so nicely). They got me in for a walk in appointment and it was a breeze. Really love this salon, everyone is so great and sweet!

Always a 10/10 experience. Everyone here gets along so well and the salon itself is a total vibe…read more There's no competition btwn hairstylists and you can tell that everyone loves to work here. I've had my hair cut and colored by many of the stylists here and I've always been able to trust each hairdressers expertise.

Lovely space. Elizabeth was very thoughtful and listened to what I wanted and my concerns. They…read morecharge by the hour, which makes sense.

My wife and I have lived in the triangle area for 5 years and found Blue Bamboo shortly after we…read moremoved 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.

I had a hair cut today with Cece. She washed, cut, dried and styled my hair just the way I asked! I…read moream 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!

I saw Rachel to get a haircut for a conference in February 2024 and to get a haircut in advance of…read moremoving back to the Philadelphia area in March 2024. My hair is difficult because I am balding and it grows in thick on the sides. I love what she did. I came away looking spiffy and professional. I am visiting the area in September. I have already booked an appointment with her during my stay.

Hillsborough is so lucky to have Rachel at Acacia! She could work anywhere, really in any major…read morecity if she wanted, because she's one of the best stylists I've ever had to pleasure to see. Rachel takes her time with each appointment making sure she gets to know exactly what I'm looking for by chatting with me in the chair before she gets started, washing my hair in the best vegan and low-scent products (I'm sensitive to scents!), cutting my hair wet, blowing it out, and then cutting it dry and thinning it out since I have so much hair. My haircuts last so long that I can typically wait a few months between visits (but I'd like to see her more frequently if time would allow!) Her skills with color are also unmatched. And best of all, she's just a sweet person and a joy to be around!

I paid for a consult with Margaux, then was handed over to the part-time desk clerk for scheduling…read more I was strung along for two weeks. Twice, I was told a time was blocked for me, then the offer was withdrawn. I repeatedly offered my availability and received no reply. Upon reaching out by phone, I was assured a time was blocked for me for a cut. Within literally 30 minutes, they changed and told me a different story. Margaux doesn't have availability, we don't work Saturdays, and ultimately, they couldn't accommodate me. This is poor customer service. The communication is terrible and unprofessional. Not something you would expect from a place that charges $100/ hour.

I followed my wonderful hairdresser, Andrea Brame, over to her new location here. It is a very…read morefriendly and comfortable space. The chair for washing hair is so comfy and easy on my sore back.

Kem's is the best. Always listens to want i want done for my hair. Very clean, friendly,…read moreatmosphere. I know been coming for years I never have to wait The most was around 5 minutes to finish up some one and she came out and apologize and asked if i needed anything while i waited.

Kem did a great job on my very fine hair. She listened to me and did a style that I loved…read more I'll definitely stick with Kem!

I went to visit Tina after a referral from a friend that had an incredible haircut. I hadn't…read morevisited a salon in almost 6 months and had been taking care of my hair myself, with varying results. After exchanging a few texts with Tina I had an appointment scheduled. Tina was clear in that my appointment would take a chunk of time, as she had never worked with my hair before and wanted to do a full consultation to ensure my appointment would result in my dream look. It did! Tina is incredibly knowledgable and made sure to explain why she did and used every product she did. I felt comfortable enough to ask questions and she gave me tailored advice to use when I can not make it to the salon. She took the time to deep condition, protein treat and truly observe my hair to get my desired look. Her 'headside' manner is exquisite and she constantly made sure to check that she was not too rough or if I needed a break of any sort. The salon was spacious enough for the two of us and was an extremely relaxing environment. I would 100% recommend scheduling time with Tina and really enjoyed my visit. I look forward to my next visit!

Today, I visited the Black Pearl of Durham. My appointment was with Tina. I found her to be…read moreknowledgeable and serious about her craft. She wanted to know what my hair care regimen was. She listened very intently. Afterwards, shared things I didn't know. It was about various products and hair types that performed well together. I want it healthy, regardless of style, straight or curly. Today, I went curly. She used products on my hair that has my hair flowing like it's never flowed before. I have 2 different textures and was curious about this FOAM she said was magical. Right now, I'm not noticing any shrinkage where curls are normally tighter. It's lighter, softer, same curl pattern and beautiful. I think I'm gonna check her out a few more times to see if she's the real deal.

I had been seeing Panduh for vivid/fantasy hair color and was willing to overlook early red flags…read more-- until my third visit went so poorly, I was left with severely banded color, no resolution, and ultimately dropped as a client after voicing my concerns. A quick rewind: My first appointment resulted in chunky, uneven highlights around my face instead of a well-blended money piece. The second time, it blended better -- but the color wasn't applied close enough to my scalp, leaving a visible blond halo. I chalked it up to a learning curve and gave her a third shot. Her salon setup doesn't help: it's dimly lit, with black walls and a single window behind the chair -- great for her to see your hair, but you're completely backlit in the mirror, meaning you can't clearly see the results until you're in normal lighting. (In hindsight, that feels intentional.) At this last appointment, I came in with faded pink and brown roots, expecting a simple root bleach and color refresh. Instead, I left with a huge band of lighter pink across the middle of my head and a harsh transition to darker pink below. I didn't see it until I got home and looked in a properly lit mirror. When I texted photos and asked if she could fix it, she admitted she saw the banding -- but refused to fix it. Her excuse? That the appointment was too short and I "needed seven hours instead of five." Worth noting: I never book my own time. I always call and have her team schedule me, since they know my hair length and needs. She then pivoted, saying I don't come in "regularly enough" for my "color goals" (something she'd never mentioned before). I told her I would've adjusted my visits if that expectation had been communicated. Again, she refused to make it right -- and then fired me as a client. For reference: I was a $700-per-visit client. If this is how she treats someone investing that much, I can't imagine the experience for anyone spending less. If you still choose to go: pay with a solid credit card. Thankfully, mine sided with me and issued a full refund after seeing the photos and text thread. _____________________ Edited to add, in response to the salon's reply (8.12.25): To clarify a few things mentioned, for additional transparency: Again, I booked by phone every time so your team could allot enough time for my long, vivid-treated hair. I never used the online system. I never asked for any clients to be moved around. I never chose the length of my service. The first appointment was not fully corrected -- just a darker overlay added to blend the harsh bleach, which faded. I didn't push the issue and was never offered or given a refund, ever. Nor did I reach out about the issues with my second appointment; I fixed it myself. The lighting in the salon makes it very difficult to assess the results before leaving -- whether one black wall or not, the fact of the matter is Panduh's space is dim and backlit. I communicated calmly and respectfully, shared photos, and simply asked for the banding to be fixed. You acknowledged it and declined. Then dropped me as a client. If you're going to respond, please include the full context. I am.

Panduh has been my stylist for more than a decade, and I have never left her chair disappointed…read more She's done everything for me from conservative cuts to fantasy color, and I keep going back because I know I'm going to get the best results every time. In addition to the top-level service Safe Space Salon provides, it also is committed to serving the queer community through events that bring everyone together and lift up those of us most in need. In a world that too often exploits our community for profit alone, Safe Space stands out as a business that puts principles first. When that fact is combined with the knowledge that no one else is going to give me such high-quality hair services, choosing Safe Space Salon every time is a no-brainer. The clients and community are lucky to have this business in the area. It's a rare gem, one I will support at every opportunity. It makes the community better, and it makes me hotter. What else could anyone want?