I originally discovered K Elizabeth Salon via Groupon. I was looking for a good salon that would do full highlights and a cut (nothing crazy), but I always check reviews before buying a Groupon deal or making an appointment. K Elizabeth had great reviews that made me decide to give it a try. Although they don't offer online scheduling, they are very flexible and made scheduling easy. It is a quaint salon off St. Mary's Street in downtown Raleigh. There is parking behind and a little on the street (if you are lucky). About 3 weeks prior to my appointment, I got silly and colored my hair with Clairol Color Crave Semi-Permanent in Scarlet; let's just say my hair was RED. This stuff lasts 15+ washes; there's an understatement. After weeks of washing, my hair was a faded red/orange ugliness. I work from home, so not too many people thought it was CRAZY. I walked in and promptly apologized to Maddie for the condition of my hair. She was concerned that highlights, etc. might damage it due to the WONKY color, but she accepted the challenge. She spent a lot of time figuring out the best way to get rid of or remove/reduce the red. After working her magic, my hair just had minimal hints of red, and looked AWESOME! I was VERY impressed with Maddie and the team at K Elizabeth. They are all very friendly, and I could have spent more time watching them interact and just have fun. read more

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I've been here twice with Ally - once for a fashion color (periwinkle blue) and cut and another to turn my blonde color back to a chocolate brown / copper tone. Ally did an amazing job each time - I sent over a picture of inspiration and she was able to absolutely nail it! When I got the blue halo color done, Karen mixed some take-home ColorCraft, which was super helpful so that I could refresh the color whenever it faded. This salon definitely knows what their doing when it comes to color - I've never had a better experience with getting exactly what I ask for at a salon! You do have to park on the street, but generally you can find parking no problem, and I do recommend calling well in advance for an appointment (especially if you're doing color), since they book up pretty fast. Price is pretty affordable as well and the entire team are sweethearts! read more

K Elizabeth Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This place ALWAYS blows my mind! Just when I think they cannot do any better, they do. My first experience was six years ago when I was visiting my sister from CT, i got my hair dyed, I LOVED it!. Four years later, I moved here and my first call was to K Elizabeth Salon and I got my hair done right before Halloween. Seven months later the color had finally faded so I had it redone. My hair is so beautiful! I love it so much and I'm so excited to go out and show it off! read more

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It's took me about a week to find a salon that I felt comfortable and safe going to, considering the circumstances. Everything from start to finish was amazing! From their response time to scheduling to morning in the salon. I am so thrilled that I took the chance!! I love my hair cut!! Ally did a wonderful job and listened to all of my concerns!! The cut is exactly what I needed! I can't say enough how impressed with the measure the took to ensure cleanliness and safety would recommend to anyone! read more

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New to the area and was at least 4 weeks overdue for my root touch up. So glad I had the opportunity to meet this amazing team of individuals today! The salon is comfortable, clean, and artistically inviting. Ally was awesome to work with and my hair is back to feeling great! Highly recommend!! read more

Went in last week for an appointment with Aly, I was super impressed with the cleanliness and precautions they took. Given the circumstances (being in quarantine for almost 3 months) I was incredibly nervous, they went above and beyond to make me comfortable and I greatly appreciated it. After almost a year living in Raleigh I've finally found my stylist. Thanks so much! read more

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Christian rescued my hair from a 10 month COVID disaster! It was a mess of colors from using drugstore products all year and he brought it back to life. This is a very cool spot, staff is super fun and friendly, and they definitely were taking COVID very seriously. Plenty of space and only two client including myself at a a time. Also pricing was super reasonable. I highly recommend and will be back! read more

Love these ladies and love this salon! Olivia saved my hair from chunky streaks hell and turned it into a beautiful balayage. Really great environment, really great service. Hell yeah! read more

I am absolutely over the moon with my experience here. I just moved to Raleigh and was nervous about finding a new hair stylist, and I am SO happy that I chose to go to K. Elizabeth! Karen is phenomenal. She's so talented and kind, and it's clear that she really knows hair and has a great artistic eye. My hair cut is absolutely perfect (I have a very short pixie, so it's very important to me that the shape is just right). Also, I'd never experienced a stylist giving a head and neck massage while washing my hair, and it was wonderful surprise after work. read more

Yesterday was a great salon experience at K Elizabeth Salon. I watched as other stylists (Christian and Maddie) turned out great colors and cuts and hoped my results would be as well executed, the results exceeded my hope. I moved here from ATL and have been nervous on finding the right person. After trying and being disappointed by someone else, I'm happy to say I've found my stylist in K Elizabeth's owner Karen. I arrived with pictures of what I wanted and even what I did not want. Karen asked questions not only about the results I wanted, but my current products, hair routine, the amount of time I wanted to spend styling and how often I wanted to come in for maintenance/styling appointments. The consultation alone was enough to win me over. What I wanted: I wanted to give some oomph to my current style by creating more contrast between my natural roots and the feathering at the bottom of my hair. She achieved this by placing a semi permanent color at the top which was a shade darker than my natural, then highlighted up from the bottom with a much lighter blonde. As a working professional I needed the oomph to be subtle and that's exactly what she achieved. Fun fact: she was running an amazing first time special that made the price stupid affordable. Thankfully the results speak for them self. read more

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AMAZING.  This was my first time at this salon and I had a great experience.  The folks are skilled here and the vibe is chill.  They take Covid precautions so that put me at ease. Karen was great at figuring out a good look for me, and she's a magician with color.  She got my hair from natural black to platinum in one visit. Looking forward to the next one! read more

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I love this place! Christian has taken my hair from drab to fab with a simple cut and beautiful highlights. I have fine, straight hair so I need a stylist that pays attention to detail because everything shows with my hair type. The atmosphere is fun without being "too cool" and I've noticed that all of their clients seem to get along as well. Great downtown location. Great price. read more

We all know that finding a space to get one's hair done is vital when moving to a new city. I came upon K Elizabeth through Groupon and I am so glad that I did. Their space is cozy and comfortable. I was immediately greeted as I came in and from then on the experience was great. Ally is the stylist who worked with me and she was attentive and listened to what I asked for. Along the way Karen, who I believe owns the salon, was checking in to make sure everything was going smoothly. One thing that I noticed is that Karen remembered my name and referred to me by name when speaking or asking me questions. It is so easy for people, customers and stylists alike, to just check out during the service. However I was offered coffee and given tips on where to visit as I am new to the area. Customer service was phenomenal. I highly encourage you to go! Oh-and my hair turned out great! Ally is amazing. read more

Amazing. Simply amazing. After the long COVID-19 break my blonde hair was in need of a touch up! Karen was so welcoming. Asked a lot of great questions and when I mentioned my previous salon was also a Paul Mitchell Focus+ she knew exactly what I needed. I LOVE my hair and have found my new lady! read more

Edited : I love K Elizabeth! I have decided on Maddie as my primary stylist because she understands my hair and always does a great job. I look forward to hair cuts because the environment is so fun. K Elizabeth is a new salon tucked into the heart of downtown Raleigh between Glenwood avenue and st Mary's school. The staff consists of just a few stylists including the owner herself. I have had two hair cut and colors with Maddie. The entire team is friendly and vibrant and you can tell they enjoy their work. The prices are on the mid to expensive end of the range, but the quality is there. read more

Where do I begin?! Well the other day I had a mental break down about my hair and NEEDED to get it done as soon as possible but being 6 months pregnant I'm trying to save as much money as possible. So I decided to buy a Groupon. I chose K. Elizabeth Salon because of their positive reviews and decided I could put my trust in them and quite honestly I just had a good gut feeling vs. the other places that were on Groupon. First Karen's salon makes you happy the moment you walk in. The decor is upbeat, funky and just gives off a positive vibe. It felt like a little family, everyone was super welcoming and involved in conversation. Karen, Shawna, Christian and Maddie were all so inviting and made the whole experience absolutely perfect. Karen was my stylist. She's also the owner. She took the time to figure out what I was envisioning for my hair. Somehow she made sense of what I wanted, given I felt I was all over the place. Her and Maddie kept the conversation going so effortlessly while they put the highlights in. Karen really did wonders on my hair and worked her magic. I absolutely love my hair now. (Already took a selfie for Instagram) What's funny is I wasn't looking for a salon. I was just trying to get my hair done on a budget but I will definitely be back and pay the full amount because it is most definitely worth it. Can't thank Karen and everyone at K. Elizabeth enough for such a wonderful experience! read more

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What a great find! I Just moved here from VA and was worried about finding a new salon. Madeline was awesome; She knew exactly what I wanted and executed it perfectly! Very cute artsy spot and staff is very out going and friendly. They have found a new regular! read more

I absolutely love this place! Great location in downtown Raleigh. I first tried this salon because of a groupon I found and I was paired with the stylist Christian who worked wonders on my hair after a 6 month hiatus where I hadn't done anything to my full highlights. He's funny and energetic and very skilled. He has the talent of understanding exactly what you want your hair to look like and making it happen. Everyone else I encountered at the salon was also very friendly and welcoming, highly recommend! read more

I've loved Shawna since I first sat in her chair, but now I have the great fortune to share time with Shawna, Maddie, and Karen at K Elizabeth Salon. The bright, vibrant colors and fun, old school pop radio choices fit perfectly with the warm, welcoming vibe of the salon. Here, I get to spend time with good friends who also happen to be world-class image consultants, and I couldn't be happier. read more

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Highly recommend! I came here for the first time last night to make a big change. I finally dyed my hair purple! It came out so great! I love it! It was a pleasant environment and everyone who works there is friendly and easy to talk to. It was a great experience! read more

K Elizabeth Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Super central location and easy parking. All the staff was very friendly and laid back. It's not fancy, but it's fun and colorful and comfortable. And most importantly the cut is great and Karen listened was knowledgeable. Will be back! read more

I got my hair cut by Ally here and she did a great job! She was patient and polite, and I had a lovely time with her. I have found my "person" here in Raleigh and can't wait to get my hair done with her again soon! read more

I can't say enough good things about K Elizabeth salon. I had my first cut here on Thursday with Christian and I am hooked! The place has a funky vibe, a good music selection, and great personalities, Christian even dance for me, LOL. The owner was on site cutting hair at the next chair over. She and Christian we're super welcoming and very talented. Christian did an excellent job cutting my curly hair, which not many people can do very well. He was knowledgeable, experienced, and really listened to what I was looking for in a cut and style. I will be going back here for a long time. read more

I got my first haircut from Karen at K Elizabeth Salon last night and it was awesome! She was very precise with the layers and angles she cut into my hair. I love the way it came out! Her salon's atmosphere is so fun. From the decorations to the vibe her and her fellow stylist give off, it's such a great place. I can't wait to go back! read more

Great place, great location, and fun staff! And that color....gold for the win! Ask for Cristian! read more

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Phenomenal. Just had my hair done by Karen. She's so nice and detail oriented and a joy to talk to. Walked out feelin' sexy lol. Karen, thanks for booking me early and getting me taken care of for my friend's engagement party. All the best! read more

I have been going to the same stylist for 13 years so I was very nervous to go to a new stylist. But Maddie did a great job at easing my nerves, working with me to determine what I was wanting and with the haircut and color! I will definitely be going back next time I need my hair done. read more

I needed a new stylist. A new do. A new salon. I literally looked for a cool place conveniently located in Downtown Raleigh and I found Karen. I love her. I love the fun atmosphere, I love the great music, the fun people, her puppy Minnie was there and I was in heaven. Did I mention my amazing haircut? This was no trim either kids, we're talking a griwn out and sad bob to a super cute, pixie!!! I love it! Karen took her time, got to know my weird hair growth patterns and she NAILED IT! I am a fan as long as she'll put up with me. Seriously, I could not have found this gem at a better time. You know that thing where you leave the salon feeling like a rockstar wishing you had a hot date cause you look so good???? Have Karen at K Elizabeth cut your hair and you'll feel me. Believe that! read more

I loved my experience here! Everyone is so nice and made sure that I was comfortable. Maddie did my hair and I love it! At first I was nervous about getting my hair dyed purple and how it would turn out but Maddie got exact shade I was looking for. She also gave me conditioner to help keep it longer. Definitely will be coming back! read more

K. Elizabeth is a fun little retro salon that makes you feel at home when you walk through the door. Madeline is easy to talk to and welcoming. My hair went from a dead mess to a trendy balayage in only a couple hours! I would definitely recommend. read more

When I moved here from Fl , I was looking for a salon I could go to and had to try out a couple before I found this place. From the moment I walked in , I felt super welcomed by all the staff and was at ease to know that they were all trained at Paul Mitchell, this is the best salon in Raleigh, my hair has never looked so good and when I leave I always feel amazing and better than I did when I walked in. Christian is AMAZING , he goes above and beyond when doing my hair to make it wonderful. Karen is awesome and such fun to talk to as well. Everyone there is 5 stars . I'm so glad I found this salon , it's so fun and I wouldn't go anywhere else . read more

I love this place! Christian gave me the best cut I have had in years. I absolutely love my hair. The salon is decorated really nicely with some cool details. I have finally found my new salon in North Carolina. All the staff, including the owner, were friendly and welcoming,this place really has a great atmosphere. Looking forward to my next visit. There prices are reasonable and well worth it for the quality of service provided. read more

Everything about this salon is worthy of a 5 star rating. The stylists actually listen to what you want and their skills are amazing. The atmosphere is so relaxed and natural and they offer a variety of complementary drinks. I live over an hour away and it's completely worth the drive. Can't wait to go back again! read more

I absolutely love this salon. Maddie always does an amazing job coloring and styling my hair!! Everyone who works there are really nice as well :) read more

I initially went to the salon with a Groupon and fell in love with the way Madeline does my hair. She listens to what you want. I love that she doesn't use foils so my head doesn't weigh 100 lbs! The salon is quaint and always plays the best music. I'm excited I stumbled upon this gem and Madeline. Oh and her prices are very reasonable! read more

I followed Christian when he moved from his previous salon. Nice, cool vibe in the salon and great location close to my office. I have challenging curly hair and Christian does a great job with the color, cut, and style. Would highly recommend checking out this salon! read more

I have been going here for sometime and actually have had experiences with multiple stylists. The salon is fun and Christian does a great job with tons of attention to detail. My boys have also gotten cuts here and always look good. I would definitely recommend this salon and Christian - particularly for guys looking for a quality, stylish cut. read more

I just recently started going to a salon, up until now, I was going to great clips or some other generic haircut place. Guys, do yourself a favor and go to this salon, you will not be disappointed. I can't tell you how many times I went to Great Clips and left with a buzz cut that I could easily done myself AND I didn't even want a buzz cut! This place is well kept, clean, cozy, and everyone is super friendly. The staff will converse with you as you had known each other for years which I greatly enjoy. They offer beverages while you are getting your hair done and shampoo/massage your hair at least twice. Shawna does my hair and she does an amazing job, at this point she knows what I like as far as style, so all I have to do is sit and enjoy my diet coke while she does her thang. They have a super high quality standard here and lots of cool little haircut toys that I'm always awed by. Also for the guys, if you want to impress your lady friend even more and your looking a little shaggy, make a quick appointment, they'll hook you up here. I HIGHLY recommend coming here! read more

After a friend used a Groupon here and had an awesome experience with her cut and baylage with Shawna Casey, I signed up for my first time ever coloring my hair. Shawna is SO friendly and knowledgeable about color and made me feel comfortable with the process. She even grabbed me dinner from next door while we waited for the color to set! (I paid of course :). The color turned out amazing and the razor cut was so professional- don't think I can go back to scissors for my straight, fine, and somewhat thick hair. Highly recommend for a bright, fun, and creative salon!! read more