I have been going to RPS for over 3 years and have seen quite a few stylists over that time…read more They're all great and everyone's super friendly. I was so stoked when Skyler came back since she's the stylist I like to go to the most. RPS isn't cheap but I treat myself to it and every cut I get is well worth it. I always get compliments from people after I go. I also like reading the vintage comics in their waiting area. Just a nice place all around !!

UPDATED 8/13/26: the salon called me after this review and refunded me the overcharged hour plus…read more20% of the hour since I tipped on the four hour amount. I appreciate them making it right. Be sure to double check the amount before check out. ### I unfortunately left disappointed after a decent first experience in the salon. They quoted me initially during a consultation for 3 hours from 1-4pm. When I arrived for my appointment, my stylist took me 20min after my appointment time started as she was busy with another customer. We ended the appointment at 4:22 and I assumed it would still be 3 hours given the delayed start. The receptionist pulled the price up to have the stylist confirm. The stylist shrugged and said "we started a bit late but that's fine." Then I saw the price and they added a full hour to the total price. After tip, it was over $460. Given it was my first time I felt overwhelmed and didn't say anything and cause a scene. I regret not speaking up in the moment. However I don't recommend people go here as they may do the same to you. I won't be returning.

Sarah (apologies if I'm spelling her name incorrectly!) did a wonderful job cleaning up my hair on…read morevery short notice. Not only was I thrilled with the results but I also genuinely enjoyed my time in her chair. She was easy to talk to, had a great vibe, and shared some helpful tips along the way. I'm so happy I found Spruce Hair Salon. The experience was worth the wait. I truly think this salon is one of Durham's hidden gems, and I'll definitely be back.

Went to see Jennifer for a medium/long hair cut (I have a lot, but fine hair). I wish I had found…read moreher sooner! She made sure she understood my vision before starting the cut, but also suggested fantastic edits that made my hair look fuller than I thought it could! Exactly the kind of stylist I'd want to have long term - great communication and knows what she's doing so that when I want something a little different, I can trust what she has in mind. Sadly, I moved away :( but would visit again in a heartbeat if I was ever in the area!

This place is a hidden gem. My daughter (3) and I both get our hair done here. I love that they…read moremake it super easy to book and reschedule appointments AND they are super gentle with her hair. We manage wash day with no tears! Everyone is super friendly and the salon is very pleasant.

Every hairdresser knows that a woman's hair is her crown and the task of taking care of a woman's…read morecrown should not be taken lightly. My daughter made an appoint with Helene, an African American hair dresser, for a trim, blowout and flat iron. What my daughter walked away with was 4 inches of hair gone and very disappointed with Helene who asked no questions prior to snipping away at my daughter's hair nor any follow through from the owner, Santos, except to say that Jenny would fix it. How do you fix 4 inches of lost hair. My daughter still has not received a response back from the owner nor Jenny who is said to fix this situation. Yes, my daughter's hair will grow back over a long period of time; however, the hairdresser should never have cut her hair without communicating what she was going to do. My daughter requested a trim. This is very disappointing. I will no longer visit this establishment. One bad apple is all it takes. I am not detouring you from visiting this establishment, I am suggesting that you ask questions every step in the process from how much you are actually going to charge me to what do you consider a trim and I want you to show me what you plan to trim. I hope this review saves another woman's crown from vanishing without thought from Helene or any other hairdresser.

Brittany is amazing! I'm finally back on my healthy hair journey and I'm so thankful and excited!…read moreOh and my husband keeps asking me when I'm going back! Lol

I have always been a huge fan of the pixie cut and I wore one for over 10+ yrs. One of the main…read morereasons I chose to wear a pixie cut (other than the fact that a cute pixie will make you look and feel sexy) was because I have had SEVERAL bad experiences and I didn't trust anyone with my hair. And I was embarrassed of certain areas of my hair. And every time I would try and give a hairstylist a chance, they would say mean things to me or make me feel even more insecure than I was already feeling. And I gave up on going to the salons. I had lost all trust and faith in hairstylist. But during the pandemic I decided to grow my hair out. Not only was I tired of having to maintain the pixie cut, I just wanted something different. During my transition of growing my hair out I decided to wear braids and this was when I met Brittany. I had began to get my hair braided by Ms. Kandy and while I'm the chair Brittany came in and introduced herself and gave me her card and said to come see her when I was ready to wear my hair. Her sister (who is the owner of Amaka's International Hair Salon) was very nice as well. She too came in a talked me and made me feel comfortable and I felt at home. Anyways, once my hair had reached a length I was okay with wearing out, I did just that. I stepped out on faith and made an appointment with Brittany. She and her sister were so welcoming, I had to go back. I have several areas of my hair that needed some love, and Brittany did just that. She nursed my hair back to life. My first appointment she asked a lot of questions and made me feel extremely comfortable. By the time I made my appointment, my hair had grown out and I was now relaxer free and Not once did Brittany make me feel like it was impossible for me to stay natural. But instead She's always giving me good hair tips on how to maintain my natural hair in between appointments. Brittany is always polite, she's ALWAYS on time, and I'm always her priority while I'm in her chair. I absolutely love my hair and Brittany have renewed my faith in hairstylist. If you're looking for a great hairstylist that cares about you, your hair, and in making you feel special, Go see my girl Brittany! I promise, she's the truth!

This is my go to hair salon for my natural hair. I have been making the trek to this place from…read moreGreensboro because the owner knows natural hair. I personally can attest to the great quality of work she does with puffy twists. This place is also very clean and she does all sorts of styles including locs. This is not one of those African hair braiding places where you can just walk and sit in a chair. I advise an appointment in advance.

I will start off by saying that Ithoan has done my hair several times and I have never had a…read moreproblem with her work until now. I reached out to Ithoan 2 weeks in advance for passion twist. I can't sit long and she was very accommodating to scheduling 2 days for my appt. I sent her a pic and specifically told her I did not want long twist, 16 in was the longest I was willing to go. She was suppose to call me when she got the hair but didn't. It wasn't until after she stuck me under the dryer for an hr so she could take care of some personal problems, before she told me the store only had 18 in. After 2 twist were installed I immediately told her the hair was to long. She cut the hair but it was still to long. After taking a break and waiting on her to "pop out" she asked if I wanted it shorter only to tell me if she cut it anymore, I would look like a Lion. I told her to take the hair out and I left the salon. I spent my whole Saturday there and got nothing. Then she had the audacity to ask me to pay her. I already paid an $80 deposit and gave her an additional $60 for my wash and condition. I'm so disappointed, this was suppose to be my bday hair and she messed it up. Had she told me in the beginning she couldn't find the 16 or 14 in, we wouldn't have wasted each other's time. Very unprofessional stylist I would not recommend this establishment.

Just had my first appointment here and loved every bit of my experience with Kirby, The service was…read moregreat, Kirby understood my hair type and color. She took the time to help choose the best color for me. The atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. I will certainly be making another appointment with Kirby.

First let me say that Kirby has been doing my hair for years and I am so excited for her and her…read morebusiness partner Gina on this new venture. This promises to be a very popular hair salon. Kirby and Gina, the owners, are both great stylists. I have referred several people to Kirby over the years, and most have remained her loyal clients. I personally wouldn't ever want to have anyone else do my hair. Both ladies share an awesome business ethic and they will pretty much bend over backwards for their clients. They listen attentively to what you want, they are fully open to new ideas, and they will be honest with you about what is, or isn't, possible with your hairstyle. Appontment times are always prompt, and if you have special needs appointment-wise, they will do their best to accomodate you. They value their clients and take care of them very well. I myself would follow them all over the state if they moved, it's so worth the trip to have your hair done by people who absolutely love what they do and are fully invested in helping you look your very best.

Was looking for a barber in Durham with experience with Asian hair and came across Circle Cuts…read more Scheduling was simple, he was on time, and he included a full shampoo service with the cut. Gave me some good advice on my hair and knows what he's doing. Will be coming back.

I think Weiming just doesn't know how to do my hair type... (Indian, long hair, curly)…read moreAfter shampoo and dead ends trim, he blow dried my hair. When he was done, it was still partially wet and not straight at all. I asked him to dry it straight, so then he went back and kept drying it (this time, employing a different strategy, which I was doubtful about but I decided to trust the process), but it was still very frizzy and had visible waves when he was done. It clearly wasn't going to get any better so I said thanks and left, but I truly think it's because he hasn't had practice with my hair type. Last night I slept with a silk bonnet on, and despite that I woke up this morning and it is very wavy and super thick and frizzy. It looks incomplete (like it was partially blow dried but never finished. Which is lowkey what happened). I'm also noticing now that the hair is uneven length on each side. I paid less than I typically pay at other places, which was nice, but overall I'm disappointed. It also smelled kind of bad in the salon. The hair washing/ shampoo + condition was very relaxing though

I can't recommend HairTrix by Angliea enough! From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed, cared…read morefor, and in the hands of a true professional. .She doesn't just style your hair -- she transforms it, while also focusing on scalp health and long-term results, which I greatly appreciate... most stylists I struggle with going to often because the health and longevity of my hair doesn't last. Whether you need a fresh style, deep scalp therapy, or expert advice, Angliea delivers every time. Her warm personality and genuine love for her clients make every appointment a relaxing, confidence-boosting experience. If you're in Durham, do yourself a favor and book with HairTrix -- you'll leave feeling like the best version of yourself!

From the owner: Specialties At…read moreHairTrix Studio, we specialize in healthy haircare, precision styling, and personalized salon experiences for women of all hair textures. Every service is grounded in restoring hair health, maintaining integrity, and helping each guest feel confident in her crown. Our key specialties include: • Silk Presses & Thermal Styling – Smooth, frizz-free results with heat protection and long-lasting shine • Natural Hair Care – From twist-outs to hydration treatments, we nourish curls at every stage • Custom Cuts & Trims – Precision shaping that flatters your face, enhances growth, and removes damage • Color & Corrective Color – Dimensional color with a focus on protecting your strands from root to end • Scalp & Steam Treatments – Using professional steam therapy to deeply hydrate, detox, and revive the scalp and hair • Protective Styles & Weaves – Sew-ins, quick weaves, and styling designed to protect while you slay • Wig Customization & Knotting – Hand-knotted custom units crafted with care and technique We combine high-quality products, advanced tool knowledge, and nearly 30 years of experience to give every client a service that’s luxurious, results-driven, and unforgettable.

Kandy is fabulous and prides herself on sending her customers away with an amazing experience. Her…read morework is efficient and beautiful. She herself is such a nice person and easy to talk to.

I needed a hair braiding salon that specialized in children and someone who did not damage…read morehairlines. Often African hair braiding gets a bad reputation because many complain about how tight the braiding is on their hairline. That is not the case here !!!!!! Miss Kandy came highly recommended by the Yelp community. I made an appointment for a Saturday but she called me earlier and was able to accommodate me New Years Day ! I was extremely grateful because I need my weekends to myself. This salon is so conveniently located near the 54 and 40. It's minutes from the South Point Streets Mall and Renaissance Center which is a added bonus if you are leaving your little one to get braiding for the day. I decided on box braids after seeing the cute photos of other clients. Kandy provided the hair and was able to spend time talking to me and getting to know us. She was extremely personable and professional. She did not braid my daughter's hair tight and she did not leave in pain. She used products we use at home and really took her time. She did not tug on my daughter's hair or pull. My daughter was extremely happy about her appointment and I can't wait to visit myself for a style. There are other stylists who work in the suite as well for other styles. Kandy also does crochet styles as well and locs. Thank you Miss Kandy who gave me life lessons and beautified my little girl today.