First pic is what I wanted, second was what they did. I'm not thrilled about my experience and have shed a tear or two over my hair the past couple weeks. I wanted like a natural balayage type highlights which I don't think this place is very skilled in (highlights I mean) and I basically feel like I just spent over 100 dollars for someone to turn all my hair brown, which I could have done myself for much cheaper. The Pinterest picture is the one I showed her. The other is what she did. Not even close. Honestly, just wanting to be done with the place I just left and didn't say a word about being unhappy but I'm literally in tears as I write this review. I went in initially for a balayage type of highlight on my dark brown hair. I showed Bailey a picture of exactly how I wanted it. I left the salon with half my hair more blonde than the other and with almost white streaky highlights it made me look like I had gray hairs( I'm 26). I told her I wasn't happy and went in a second time to get it fixed. I basically just wanted the other half of my hair to be slightly more blonde to match the other side. Just evened out so my ride side and left side match and just darken my highlights slightly. She basically dyed all my hair back to brown. She toned it so dark that you barely see highlight at all. I could have done that for $5 with a drugstore box of hair color. Again, at this point my hair is so processed I'm leaving it be but I would not suggest this place if you're looking to get highlights done. read more

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Had gone to Stylist once before just for color and it was fine -- decided to get a cut and color this time, but with another stylist. I left the salon looking fine, as she styled it in a way that made this less obvious but as I started to style it at home, I realized this wasn't normal. Tried to contact the salon a few times -- just to ask for a discount. I got a color, which turned out fine, but I didn't want to pay for the cut for obvious reasons. Never heard back. So I disputed it through my credit card company, to which Stylist declined even after submitting pictures. I figured this was an isolated incident and I didn't want to leave a review and potentially harm the employees here but the poor/lack of response has prompted me to ensure that no one else has to go through this. read more

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Elle is the best! I love trying new things with my hair and she completely gets it! After I told her what I wanted to do this visit, she mentioned a new color they had that I might like. Of course it sounded awesome, so I gave her the go ahead. The color is amazing! It might be my new fave hair color! She also did a great job on the cut and styled it perfectly. I love Elle! read more

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Had my first appointment with Elle yesterday and absolutely loved her. She was so great and fun to talk to and did an amazing job on my hair. I have blonde hair and have a hard time getting highlights done like I want. She gave me amazing highlights (well blended), toner, and an awesome trim. She is super thorough and I will be back to her! read more

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I was told to go to Elle by a friend and I am so glad I did! I just moved to NC and my hair was way over due for some attention. Elle did exactly what I wanted and more! I can't wait until my next visit! Thank you, Elle! read more

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I highly recommend this place. Ladies with curly hair - this is where you want to go. I have never in my 47 Years ever had someone so knowledgeable about curly hair and how to cut it. I am loving my hair. I wish I had the before pick of the back of my head but here is the after.its NEVER looked this good when I have left a salon. Heather is the one I recommend (not saying the rest aren't good but Heather knows curly hair and takes time to give you pointers on how protect your natural curl). read more

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So, I came in wanting an ombré, and I called last minute due to some conflicts with a different salon. I was so glad they were about to fit me in today this was my second choice after all. Bailey was the women who did my hair, so was so sweet and we held a great conversation, but unfortunately she lacks skills, possibly experience too? I'm almost positive she was originally the receptionist (since she was the only one leaving their client to answer calls)I talked about going lighter in the future so she said she could raise the blonde a little higher to look more natural, but as you can see from the photos that was not the case. At first I was a little upset about my hair I told her it looked weird and in the moment i wasn't sure if it was just too new or it wasn't done properly, she tried to reassure me by curling it and taking a photo in better lighting and In the moment it did look cute, but once I got home I realized the mess I was left with. I really wanted to like this salon but unfortunately paying $160 + tip for this is unacceptable. I was debating calling and asking for her to fix it but I think I should of just listened to the previous review to begin with. Oh well off to Walmart I go to get some box dye. read more

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I recently moved from California to the Wilmington area and needed to find another stylist who could replace my hairstylist of 8 years. I am very picky and was very pleased with how Tracy listened and took her time to make my hair just how I wanted. I love the color and cut! I'll be going back to her for sure! I've found my forever salon! read more

I got blonde highlights put in my hair this morning by Tasha. She did an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING job. I showed her a picture of what I wanted and she did exactly that. I've never gotten my hair dyed before, so I was nervous at first, but Tasha made the entire experience so comfortable. I was relaxed the entire time and she was great to talk to. She told me everything she was doing with my hair as she did it, so I knew exactly what was going on the entire time. I recommend her to anyone thinking of getting a fresh new look!! Thank you Tasha! read more

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I have long, layered, curly, frizzy hair, and I color the gray roots myself. I have been in Wilmington for only 14 months, and I had yet to find someone I trusted with my hair before Mike. Mike did an outstanding job using the Deva Curl method. I had been to two other Deva Curl stylists before Mike--one at Beyond Salon Basics and the other at the Sola Salon Suites--and I would say that Mike's cut was definitely the best of four cuts! Go see Mike if you have curly hair and if you want it to grow longer. read more

Just texted Mike about my first time visit and got an automatic response to my "feedback"... My haircut was much longer on the left side, when I brought it to his attention he just ran his fingers through as to magically cut layers into my hair! Oh btw.... currently on respite from a thirty year career of being a hairstylist. Terrible energy. No imaingination. Came in with super long hair, left with a medicore haircut with no pizzazz! Very disappointed! P.s.keep taking those haircut classes, you need them! read more

I cannot speak highly enough about this salon. New to the area and checked out yelp for a good place to get my hair cut. Sent the salon a message and got an appointment in 24 hours. When I arrived it was a great experience from the get go and I loved my hair! Highly recommend the salon and also Sydney who cut my hair. read more

The staff were all friendly and very professional. I don't usually like talking in a salon but they made me feel at ease. My hair was done in a way it wouldn't be a hassle to have on long and perfect for the dress I had. My makeup was done perfectly and framing the assets I already possessed. They didn't go overboard but just enough for me to be confident and happy. I loved going there and I really felt like a princess. I was really nervous for the ball but they reassured me and encouraged me. Really great service read more

I had a great experience with Hana! I got a full head of highlights and she took a lot of care to blend them into what grown out color I had. The salon is clean and airy and I really liked the products. This jersey girl recommends and we know our hair! read more

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Mike is awesome! After a bad decision of going "black" and then stripping it myself, he was able to give me back a gorgeous ash blonde. My hair was super damaged so I was terrified of it disappearing in the foil, yikes! But he did an amazing job it looks beautiful! I will definitely be returning when it's time! read more

I have been going to Elle for about two years now and she is absolutely amazing!! She makes sure my hair is exactly how I want it. Every time she has done my hair it has come out perfect and I will continue to go to her. Thank you Elle! read more

Mike did a fantastic job --I got highlights and hair cut. He showed me how to style my hair to coax the waves back with a minimum of fuss. He understands wavy, fine hair and the best way to cut it. read more

I love this place. Elle did my hair today (color and cut) and I will absolutelly come back. I highly recommend Elle!!!

I chose this salon because it's close to where I work and it's the most convenient location for me however while I've stepped into the hair salon about 4-5 times now, each time I walk in I always feel awkwardly judged/stared at (even by my own hair stylist). While the ladies I've met has always been friendly and the work I've seen has been nice, there are a few experiences I've had that has bothered me. Upon walking in today after coming back to this salon a whole year later since my last appointment, I was encouraged by the nice lady there to contact the stylist that I was familiar with and so I did. I contacted a stylist who has worked with me to see if I could get an appointment at a certain date to get a quick glaze before a formal event. When she told me that she doesn't work on the date I requested, I tried to explain to her what I wanted for my hair and also proceeded to ask for her availability. She did not respond back until almost 12 hours later. I guess it didn't make sense to me that I walked in to the ACTUAL salon to make an appointment and then was told to text someone and then not get a response back after telling her what I wanted. The lady at the counter did tell me to text her in case my stylist didn't respond but by that point I just decided to move on. I ended up making an appointment at a different location and I don't think I will come back. read more

Awesome salon! Tracy has done my hair twice and has always done an amazing job! Cannot wait to go back in a few weeks.

By far the best hair salon experience I have EVER had. Mike takes SUCH good care of my mess of a head of curls and and even helps me figure out color choice (those that won't kill my hair ). Also- literally have never let anyone cut my hair regularly ever but I let Mike and he has never been one to chop my hair without permission.. just makes it pretty. 10/10 read more

Great experience! Michael was super nice and cut my hair exactly the way I asked for and thoroughly did my thinning and layers. I've found my place in Wilm to get my hair done! read more

Just got my hair cut here for the first time since moving to Wilmington a month ago! Mike did a fantastic job! So so happy with my new look, definitely my go-to place any time I need to change my hair up! read more

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This was a wonderful experience with a wonderful stylist. My daughter and I are thrilled with the way her hair looks.

I moved here from CA in the last quarter of 2015. Prior to moving I had had the same hair stylist for 18 years - she was that good. I found someone in Monkey Junction that cut my hair close to what I wanted - but then she went out on maternity leave and chose not to come back. After researching for what seemed like days, I called the Stylist Hair Studio and asked for an appointment with someone who worked well with short, fine hair. The person on the phone booked me with their newest stylist Elle. When I got to my appointment, she put me at ease right away. We talked about what I wanted and she made sure we were on the same page while she was doing my haircut. I loved the cut and have been going to her since 2016. During the past two years we have tried different cuts. Some have been my idea; some have been hers but they always come out looking great! Oh, and it turns out she too is from CA! read more

Brenda does my hair! She's is absolutely lovely. Very kind and warm stylist. Also, she is great about offering advice, knows how to work with my hair type, and it's not crazy expensive. I love coming here! read more

After just moving to the Wilmington area from the NH Seacoast...AND leaving my hairdresser and friend of more than 10 years...I really needed to find a new stylist. Yelp gave a list of the Top 10 Salons in Wilmington and after reading the reviews, decided to give Stylist a try. I called and the lovely gal who returned my voicemail booked me with Elle. I could not be more relieved and happy...Elle is awesome. She is as nice as she is talented, plus she listened..really listened...understood my anxiety and cut my hair exactly how I like it and it came out terrific. I will definitely be a return customer! read more

I recently moved from Pennsylvania to North Carolina. I was concerned that I would have a difficult time finding a hair stylist that can cut hair with great precision. After reading the positive reviews online, I decided to take a chance and give them a try. I called and was able to get an appointment the following day with Elle. I was a bit apprehensive and wondered if I would come out hating my haircut, however, as it turned out, Elle exceeded my expectations and I left the salon loving my pixie cut so much that I scheduled my next appointment. Elle is awesome, and does exactly what you ask for. I highly recommend her. read more

Renee is a lifesaver. I highly recommend this salon and her! I can in with orange over processed hair and was desperate to fix the problem another stylist (who shall remain nameless) left me with. She assessed the color and we discussed what I wanted and even though I have a short cut she foiled my hair and I was transformed back into my usual blonde highlighted self. I am very grateful that she knew what she was doing and how to do it. I will definitely return. read more

Mike is the absolute best stylist. I'm 45, with rapidly graying, thin, curly hair. He gave me the best cut, color, highlight that I have seriously ever gotten. He even has a plan to let the grays blend with the highlights so I don't have to color my hair as much as I've been doing. He is super personable, responds quickly to texts and inquiries and I had his full attention the entire time my hair was getting done. He wasn't doing other people's hair and then rushing through mine at the same time, which many stylists do. It took me 5 months of reading reviews until I found Mike and I am so thankful I was this picky. I can't say enough good things about him. My hair loves me again! Mike rules! read more

Having recently relocated from South Florida and hadn't had my haircut in 3 moths I was in dyer need of a haircut and color. Renee came to my rescue she was able to blend my existing highlights into what I already had and gave me a much needed hair cut keeping my length. From the first time I met her I knew she was the hairstylist for me. The salon is warm and friendly and helpful tips to newcomers. I would highly recommend them. read more

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Also UPDATE! I went to the salon yesterday and had an appointment with Brenda. She's AMAZING! She did such a fantastic job with my hair, I almost cried in joy. She also accommodated my schedule! My hair was in such bad shape when I came in, but she fixed it and made it look flawless. I've been to Tanfles and other salons around here, but nothing beats this salon! read more

Mike is the bomb! He cuts my hair along with my husbands and I truly wouldn't trust anyone else to do such an amazing job. All of the staff there is very friendly and there's a really great vibe when you walk in. Not unreasonably priced. I would highly recommend! read more

I had an appointment for a balayage with Renee yesterday, and it was such an awesome and memorable experience! I am visiting from California and I was looking for a salon in Wilmington to do my hair, and I definitely hit the jackpot with this one! Renee is so sweet, she really took her time with my hair, and offered some great suggestions too! I will definitely be back to visit this sweet salon next time I am visiting Wilmington! read more

Been going to get my haircut by Mike the owner for a few years now and have referred a ton of my friends. Mike always does a great job and is a solid guy all around. Shop is clean bright and fresh. read more

With warm spring weather arriving, I wanted to change up my hair. I'm not from Wilmington, but while I am attending university here, I decided to take a leap and try to find a new hair stylist. I made an appointment for a Saturday afternoon and arrived a few minutes early. The studio was aesthetically pleasing, with white walls and furniture and wood accents. After 10 minutes after my appointment was supposed to start, Heather, the owner, came over and apologized profusely. She told me that they were running behind and asked me to come back in a couple hours. I understood, since dying hair does take a long time, and I could see that the stylists were dedicated to their clients. I came back around 4pm, after running some errands. My boyfriend and I were offered water and snacks, which we gladly helped ourselves to. Heather took me, herself, even though I had booked another hair stylist. I wanted to cut my long hair to shoulder length, and she did it beautifully. She made sure of what I wanted before she made a cut. On top of that, we had a really nice conversation. She styled my hair into bouncing curls and sprayed a product with this amazing scent that lingered for the rest of the day. My dry cut was a bit pricy ($30), but I paid for a quality experience. read more

I cannot say enough good things about my amazing experience with Elle today at Stylist! I recently moved back to the area and have been looking for someone to help me with my hair. Elle was fabulous because she listened to what I wanted and gave feedback for what would be good for me - which is what I want when I consult an expert! My friend told me that my hair has never looked this good!! Thank you, Elle!!! read more

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Olivia Parrish is a great stylist! She is very professional. She does a top-notch job with color, cut AND styling. I have been to stylists in Los Angeles, San Francisco and other large metropolitan areas and Olivia is as good as they come. You will not be disappointed. read more

I brought my partner into the Stylist Hair Studio this afternoon because she had gone to a different salon this morning that had butchered her hair. Mike at Stylist was able to work her into his busy afternoon and took such good care of her. He worked his magic and made her hair look like a million bucks! Thank you so much Mike and Stylist Hair Studio for making it all better! You have clients for life now. read more

They sent a text about 2 weeks later wanting to know if I still needed a haircut. I left several messages but no one ever called back.