I was a little hesitant with how this was going to go as far as an experience when I was checked in. Initially, I didn't get a warm and fuzzy feeling that I was going to be taken care of however it all ended well. When I walked into the lobby I see the wood and leather adorned waiting area with plenty of chairs and magazines to keep one busy. I was greeted and quickly checked in. The concern of how the visit was going to go was mainly based on the receptionist seemed pretty busy and somewhat distracted. Once I watched her in action I realized it was me reading into it and a non issue. I was offered and served a drink and quickly whisked away with the stylist who did an amazing job. She took time to notice my neck needed trimming, a bald guy with a beard rarely notices the back of his neck, and she took care of it. Most places would have done what was asked and moved on. I like the vibe, the decor, the prices and the Yelp check in discount$$$ read more

Shear Excellence - Waiting area - Men's Hair Salons Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Maya did an incredible job! Easy to book and setup for a hair cut and beard trim. Highly recommend!

The service was excellent.The girl who cut my hair,Kayla,was fabulous always does a great job.The vibe is spectacular you get everything included in your service hot towel,shampoo and a scalp massage.Highly recommend visiting Sheet Excellence read more

I've been coming to shear excellence for probably six years now in the Ballantyne Dilworth and South Park locations. Always jumped around as my schedule never allowed me to plan ahead and keep a consistent stylist. Met Tasha for the first time yesterday, and I think I'm ready to commit! Great experience, excellent outcome and probably one of the more enjoyable conversations I've had lately. I highly recommend her, but please don't fill up her schedule save room for me. read more

I recently came in to have a butchered haircut salvaged. I went to a different haircut spot and called Shear Excellence in Ballantyne to see if they'd be able to fix it. I'm so happy with what Shelly did! She did such an amazing job, I'll definitely be back! She definitely takes pride in what she does and it shows. She saved me!Thank you! read more

Me and my boyfriend just went there and I was so nervous for no reason but the quality of the place was so refreshing and felt homey the vibe was wow. I forgot his servicer's name but she did amazing he loves his hair and we r def coming again tysm y'all ate ‼ read more

Just trust me on this Oh 64 more characters?? ‍ I took my husband here since it so close and it looked nice inside & out. It was a bear to get the appt He wasn't happy at all with the cut, the process (I though I paid for a little fluff like head massage during shampoo.. the little things added in a boutique higher priced salon.. the appt said 45 minutes. He was in and out in 15 minutes flat. It wasn't even that they were busy So NO not recommending and NEVER going back. read more

The stylist Nicole seemed great when I first met her, but she did a complete turnaround. I have been very pleasant and generous with her to say the least! She always got a generous cash tip (close to 50%), and I've given her gifts for her 14 year old daughter as she is a single mother, and my only child is furry and four legged. I'd already given her sterling & amber mother/daughter pins and then found a lovely antique delicate gold and garnet necklace in my jewelry armoire which I felt would be a wonderful gift for her to give her daughter. I wrote her daughter a card, wrapped the pin and asked my husband to give it to Nicole when he went in to see his stylist, Bea (very talented and nice). Apparently, Nicole opened it and blurted out "I'm not giving this to my daughter, I'm keeping it for myself". One might think she was joking, but I called there recently to make an appointment for a shampoo/blowout. I guess the front desk was busy because Nicole answered the phone. She didn't even mention the necklace so I brought it up and asked how her daughter liked it. Nicole's answer was "I decided to keep it for myself". I don't recall hearing the words "thank you either! On another note, she dresses inappropriately (her tops very deep cut exposing much of her breasts). I can't believe that "Shear Elegance" salon lets her get away with that! Her workstation is near where my husband's stylist's station is. He is very fond of his stylist and agrees with what I have written. I have no other issue with the salon (except for the front desk always boasting about how popular Nicole & their other stylists are), but under the circumstances they have unfortunately lost me as a client. read more

Shear excellence lives upto the "excellence" it's named after. This place got me tagged for last 1 year I am living in Ballantyne. The ambience, the service, the products and the stylists. Their knowledge speaks volume about their quality of service. Best recommendations and great customer experience. All the stylists are good so need not worry about having named one every time. This time it was Courtney and she is amazing. Thank you for great hairdo and tips. Shear excellence - wow!!! Had to revisit reviewing with 10 stars to stylist Bee who seamlessly taken over what stylist Courtney started last September and helped maintain the long hair with flocks look good last 6 months and today she helped the Transformation styling and did fabulous job. Thank you Bee. read more

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Just got a haircut from Alyssa there and she hooked me up. Showed her some pics and asked for clean cut but also original and she worked her magic! They have free beer and it's so rustic that you just feel like a man. Head massage is the best part. Friendly. Manly. Excellent. Would recommend. read more

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The wife and I just moved to the area after 2 attempts at getting a good haircut with awesome service I think I found my go to. Thank you Shelly for the great cut read more

Love the look, athletically pleasing man cave. Smells great, lots of products and the TVs played all the sports games. The owner is friendly and professional. My 6 year old got the best hair cut and I promptly made an appointment for my husband who looked amazing afterwards. Got $5 off welcome card in the mail, they'll be back! read more

Shear Excellence - Love his haircut - Men's Hair Salons Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place is the best! Never leave disappointed, if you want a awesome cut come here. I get a different person almost every time and it alway comes out better than I'm expecting. What ever they are doing it works!! read more

I go there consistently, people are always friendly and great quality cut every time, highly recommend to anyone looking for consistent results! read more

Went to the Ballantyne location to get a cut since my barber is on vacation. Keeping the name of the stylist to myself, everything seemed to be going well until she began to use her clippers on the back of my head. As you can see by the picture her clippers are not in any shape to be used. I didn't realize it was as bad as it was until I got home and looked in the mirror. She didn't allow me to even look at my hair in the back of my head once she was done. Seems like she knew she had really done a number back there. She even said, "I think I knicked you right there." I do NOT recommend this place as it's truly not a barber experience, nor a true salon. I have never experienced a haircut that has left me with any kind of cut and I get my haircut every week. I paid for this experience with my credit card, so my experience can be verified. Stay away! read more

Shear Excellence - Men's Hair Salons Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I live in Boston, MA and have never been to Sheer Excellence, but love the "Suffolk" hair product. I especially dig the personalized note Laura sends each time when the product is delivered. Really nice touch and makes me feel welcomed. Will keep me coming back for more! read more

I have 2 cuts in Shear excellence. First one was horrible. Second cut was OK. just OK. but had to ask the stylist 4 times to finish drying my hair after shampoo. It was a cool day. Front desk is equally disappointing. The atmosphere is very unprofessional , cold, and unwelcoming . I am very disappointed with spending$66 for my cut. Will never go back. read more

I usually go to the one in Dilworth and they never ask me to give them my credit card to make an appointment, I was around ballantyne so I call to make one. The girl that answer the phone told me I needed one because they being having ppl not showing up and the styles needed it to get pay for their time which I understand, however we all have things in our life's and sometimes things happen. I just thought that the way she told was a bit unprofessional. Like I said before I been in the one in Dilworth and I had an amazing experience, I wish all locations would be the same. I will never go to ballantyne locations read more

Three times they cancelled my appointment with Nicole the morning of because of COVID and try to pawn me off to a different stylist. Lost my business after being a 5 year client. read more

Kinda high price but very nice inside. Julia always did such a great job but I was just informed she no longer works here, now on the hunt for a new stylist :( read more

I had a guy who had been cutting my hair for years. He moved to uptown/downtown Charlotte so i wan't going to chase him around. I looked online for somewhere to get a good cut. I actually lucked out finding this place. Standard cut...wash...neck trim...etc is $39 which is more expensive than the $20 i was paying but it's worth it. Get the hot towel while they wash your hair too...money. Tiffany is who cuts my hair now and she is really good at what she does. I can get in and out in 30 minutes with a solid cut. She only works on Saturday's but usually you can call around 9am when they open and get a spot same day. I cheated on her one time when she was on vaca and it wasn't as good so lesson learned. They have beer here but I usually get a cut prior to noon so I haven't tried anything. Overall...a great experience each time and I walk out with a haircut I like. read more

When I went in for hair coloring, both employees told me that the new color would only be a shade darker when they were finished. It was MUCH DARKER than they told me, and now it is a total embarrassment. Thanks for ruining my hair. read more

They Lost Me I decided I'd give them a try. And, of course, it seems best to reserve a time for a haircut. And, to do that, you have to register with them first. Fair enough. But after you do all that you cannot book a time until you give them a credit card. No thank you. read more

Great haircut from Jocalyn and great atmosphere. And I'm pretty picky about where I get my haircut. Jocalyn does a great job cutting hair and great conversationalist. Lots of great options offered. Moved to Charlotte area just a year ago and didn't take me long to decide on my hair place when I came here Greeted with a great beer selection and ESPN on all the TVs. But this place feels tons more classy than those sports themed barbershops. read more

Last time I had my haircut here the stylist who cut my hair didn't blend the sides into the top well, and the neck was uneven. It looked a little silly, especially after a few weeks. Not incredibly pleased with the quality of the haircut or the service. Not sure what happened here. The stylist mentioned she was only working at this location temporarily, along with a few other stylists. Also, I was told that there were notes left from the last stylist so that this new one could review. Guess that wasn't the case as I had to try to describe what I needed done, which might be the most frustrating part of getting your hair cut. Really bummed about this experience, especially since I could have gotten the same quality cut from a chain for far less. read more

Great cut in a great place. friendly staff and the bloody mary's never ran empty in my glass.

Always a great experience at Shear Excellence. Satisfaction is assured. Always up to date on the newest of styles. Highly recommend!

Had an excellent haircut by Julia, got a same day appt, she was friendly and very skilled. Asked what I wanted and she delivered. She's very experienced and competent. This is a nice place, too. Fantastic hot towel, shampoo, shoulder massage. Recommend highly. read more

I am so grateful to have found this place. I've searched for a great salon for men in Charlotte for longer than I care to remember. I found it here. The atmosphere is relaxing and somehow still upbeat. The people behind the counter are always nice and helpful. I highly recommend Abbey! I love her attention to detail. My hair has never looked better. The prices are even reasonable. read more

Had my haircut by Kat (new girl). She was being trained during my haircut but I have to say she did an excellent job. I'll definitely go back and request her. Good luck Kat! read more

October 3, 2017. RUDE RECEPTIONIST. Treated me like a vagabond for attempting to return a product. Err on the side on caution if you're purchasing any products here. Verbatim: "we're unable to return any products that left the store... (unless you have approval from management)." I walked to the car and noticed the awful smell. I proceeded back into the store after 3 minutes and wanted to return an UNOPENED $20 bucks Paul Mitchell Reformer pomade. The ideal met with disbelief and a palpable awkwardness that I would ever want to return a product. After being treated like a vagabond begging for money -- I left with the product and will ALSO BE LEAVING AS A CUSTOMER. Thanks whoever was the receptionist wearing the grey shirt today. Albeit, the haircut has always been decent or great here and the stylists were always cordial. read more

I have been seeing Tiffany for over 6 months! She always takes great care of me! She takes her time and listens to me to deliver a great grooming and styling experience. Everyone who works here is friendly and attentive. Never a bad experience. Every time i leave sheer excellence i leave relaxed, confident and ready for anything. Thank you! read more

Well, I came in with long hair brushed back asking for a thinning on the sides, so it wouldn't fall down over my ears. I came out with a haircut that was chopped short and uneven, with my head looking like a lightbulb. The lady who did this to me (she didn't introduce herself) kicked me out of her chair when I wanted her to adjust what she did. Sara took over and tried to fix it, however I started hearing things like "it's your hair and not us" and "just let it grow and come back". They were unable to cut my hair decently and at the end wanted to charge me 40$. I don't recommend the experience. Try somewhere else. read more

Bea is fantastic, haircuts are always on point and she's a pleasure to speak with. I've had plenty of misses at Shear Excellence in the past and only returned since my previous stylist at another location was no longer available...but I'll be sticking with Bea and highly recommend requesting her by name. read more

Top notch men's experience. Great customer service from entering the salon, to the cut, to the warm towel/straight razor shave and topped off with the best hair wash ever - all courtesy of Abby. Reasonable prices for all that is provided. Great establishment and definitely will return. read more

In town for a work trip and glad I found this place! Josalyn did a great job for me and help my evening go better! I'll be back next month!

Best haircut I've ever had! Dana really took her time asking questions no stylist has ever asked. She took the time to literally feel my hair before beginning any cutting so she knew exactly what to do and how my hair grows. The hospitality overall is great, too. Everyone was welcoming and offered me a beverage, and explained several ways I could get a discount. The full service haircut includes shaving (not just trimming ) the back of your neck, shampoo/conditioner and wonderful scalp massage, and a shoulder massage as well. Professional pampering for us guys! In the immortal words of Schwarzenegger, I'll be back! read more

I knew from the moment I walked in that this was my place. Fun but low-key atmosphere. The friendly and attentive staff always offer you a beverage and seem to care that you are comfortable. A great value for what you get - Haircut, Neck Shave, Scalp Massage, Steam Towel, Neck & Shoulder Massage. Dana is simply the best! I always leave looking and feeling great. read more

This is an excellent place for a premium cut. The stylists pay attention to details and take care to deliver what you asked for. I've given up on bargain salons because folks don't listen and rush through the cut. Josalyn takes her time, takes care, and always offers an unbiased view of my strange styling ideas. The service is great all around, from the complimentary beverage to the comfortable surroundings. I can't imagine going back to the cheaper options. Scheduling appointments online is another great perk as is the location and easy parking in a crowded place. I recommend this place to all the guys looking for style. read more

F'ing amazing. So after doing some research on where to go that was close by to the pineville hospital. I looked into this most awesome place. My cut was just a shape up, but I didn't expect the shampoo and massage, wow. I definitely smoked a cigarette after. 5 starts are definitely warranted. And if I could remember the stylist name (I'm sure I'll remember next go around) blonde hair lady, gorgeous, that's is all I have to go on for a description for now. You'll know her when you see her, she did an incredible job. Price was nice too. Everyone should check this place out. read more