As a note: The Sunny & Crew Hair Services contains a number of other small businesses. This review is for Sunny. -Professional cut for a price. Sunny has years of experience and in particular provides the best haircuts for asian hair I've gotten in the US. -Great deal compared to other comparable places in Durham. Have gotten some terrible cuts at a number of places closer to Downtown which cost 24$+ -Call ahead for a 15 minute slot- a quick, no-nonsense and efficient cut that doesn't take up your entire morning. -Discount for Duke Students! Cash only 18$ + tip vs 21$ normal for a men's cut. read more

I went to Sunny & Crew Hair Service to get a curly/wavy perm for the first time, and I LOVE my hair now. I considered going to Cary, as there are more salons and hairstylists that specialize in Asian hair, but I was hesitant from previous mediocre experiences. After reaching out, I was eager but slightly nervous. I messaged my inspo pics and the current state of my hair, and was able to easily set up an appointment for just a few days later. I'm incredibly satisfied with the level of care, skill, and attention to my hair, and I felt very welcomed. The cut I received is also stellar. Huge plus that it's conveniently located in Durham. I highly recommend for perms, cuts, and more. Thank you Sunny & Crew Hair Service! read more

Sunny is a good choice if you need a no-frills hairstylist. When my parents spend the summers here, they see her, and now my husband and son go to her. As mentioned in other reviews, she is very good with Asian hair. Since the pandemic, my husband has grown his 'do to the point where he looks like a Korean actor - and Sunny knows how to cut and style it like so! While my son can't sit still by himself on the chair, she is willing to let me sit him on my lap with my phone so she can cut. My son's hair looks great and cleaned up! And best of all, she accepts mobile / contactless payments, making it really easy to transact with her after your cut is finished. She is very good about social distancing - she schedules her clients with enough time in between to avoid overlaps, and everyone at the salon wears a mask. read more

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I have been going to Sunny hair salon for my hair cuts for the last eight years. Sunny pays attention to details, is polite, asks your opinions about styling and also discusses the best cuts/colors to suit your face. I have thick hair and Sunny does an excellent job in layering the hair. Her charges are reasonable in price. Sunny's salon is clean, professional and located at a convenient location, close to amenities and highway. read more

Sunny is a great barber, great especially for Asian hair. It's easy to make appointments (by phone/text), and she is very consistent.

I called to make a last minute appointment for my husband and the owner was kind enough to squeeze us in. She told us to come in at 2:45 and she was ready for us right on the dot! She finished on exactly 15 minutes and my husband was very pleased with his haircut! When she was done she use this hair vacuum to get all the pieces of hair! That was the first time seeing a device like that! Soo cool! For a hair salon- the place was nice and clean!! Didn't see too much hair in the waiting area- just where the hair cutting booths were! read more

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Sunny is very friendly and conversational, always gives good haircuts for men. The place is very clean If you are Asian, this is the go-to place in Durham to get your haircut! read more

Boo to Sunny for becoming one of those places that requires a minimum charge before taking your credit card. She won't take your card any more if you spend less than $20. This is pretty much all men's cuts. I detest places like this and actively make it a point to avoid them. I know small businesses do it to avoid the fees for small transactions, but in that case don't take any credit cards at all. I'll gladly pay cash if a business only takes cash, but to pick and choose really bugs me. I acknowledge that this is completely irrational, but it's just how I feel. Unfortunately, I will probably still keep going to her because she does a good job, but my opinion of how she runs her business has become tainted. read more

Very pleasant experience. Sunny knows how to handle asian's soft hair. Nice and cozy place, plus friendly staff. Would recommend!

I called at 9AM hoping to get the early morning slot, and yep, got an appointment for 15 minutes later! I'm Asian, and heard Sunny did a good job with Asian hair... so I decided to give it a try! The place might be kind of hard to find depending on which direction you approach the building. Last time I tried going, I ended up at Harris Teeter so I just went to Great Clips instead. Sunny's has a large sign, but it's only on one side of the building... Sunny's super nice and did a great job. At first, after I left and got a good look at my hair, I thought she left it too long; but the next day it looked great, she knew what she was doing. Also I like that she vacuums all the stray hair all over your face and in your hair so you can continue on with your day without hair getting in your clothes. After Great Clips last time, I went to Tutti Frutti, ran into my boss there, had an extended conversation, got home, and realized I had hair all over my face. Sunny's is slightly pricier than other places for men's hair ($18 + tip), but I'll definitely be going back! I didn't try to use my card, just paid in cash. read more

I would not recommend this salon to any women. Let me just put my experience into context. I'm generally pretty happy with a $30 hair cut from China Town. (I'm Asian and have long straight hair.) I have standards about my hair cut and I usually carry a picture of a previous hair cut that I like to show a new hairstylist. And I did this time. I got there. She was surprised that I didn't have my hair already washed. Without putting on a full gown, she asked me to go into the hair washing room. She then took out a tarp like water-proof protector, only enough not to get my back wet. There was water spots on my shirt. Normally I wouldn't care, but I was wearing a nicer shirt for an event and didn't want to get it wet. She did the most minimal hair washing job I have ever had. The only process probably took two minutes. I could already sense that she didn't care. Then she took out a pretty disgusting small towel to attempt to dry my hair. By disgusting, I mean it had stains all over and I didn't even know if it was clean. I showed her the photo of a hair cut that I had back in December. She seemed to understand what I wanted. And then she started using a razor to layer my hair. I asked her not to use it and she was fine with it. My layers didn't turn out decent at all. It looks weird when I put it on my pony tail. After she was done cutting it wet, she asked me to go into another room when I had my hair dried by a machine. I thought she was just going to be gone for 5 mins. Nope, 30 mins later, I complained about the wait. She said I was late so she had to take care of two other clients. Yes, I was 10 minutes late but if you are going to have me wait for 30 mins, you should really tell me in advance. Then she attempted to cut my bangs. She did a horrible job. I told her several times how I liked my bangs and also showed her a picture (btw, her English is excellent so I knew she understood me.) It turned out to be really choppy and I can honestly cut it better than she. She didn't even try to fix my hair. So I left with $30 less, terrible layers and ugly bangs. I would not recommend this salon to anyone. read more

Very good for fine (and thinning) Caucasian hair as well. I used to get my haircuts for $10 at Christine's in Mountain View and was looking for a replacement in Durham. I usually let my wife give the verdicts for haircuts, and she definitely liked the one I got from Sunny -- it is as good as the best haircuts I got at Christine's. The haircut was $16, which seems quite reasonable; I always felt Christine's is almost too inexpensive. So maybe 4.5 stars since the best hairdresser at Christine's does great haircuts for a little less. PS: Sunny is in the same building as SunTrust. read more

I have gone to Sunny & Crew for about a year now and it's one of my favorite places to get a haircut. I can quickly schedule an appointment ahead of time and know that I'll be in and out within 20 minutes, tops. Since I'm an Asian male, Sunny is one of the few people that knows how to cut my hair. The only other place I'm confident in getting my haircut is a place on Geary in San Francisco. Today, Sunny told me Yelp was doing some funny things with her reviews, such as removing good reviews and pressuring her to "buy" advertising services to remove bad reviews. I'm not sure what's going on but I was shocked to hear that as a result of some recent negative reviews, her revenue decreased 20%. Ironically, when I first looked for hair salons in the area after moving to Durham to start a JD/MBA program at Duke, Sunny's was one of the few places with several reviews and a high rating. This morning, her rating was at 3 1/2 stars; as I write this, it's gone up to 4 stars. But honestly, her salon deserves 5 stars - she gives excellent service at a reasonable price ($18 for a men's haircut, I add a $2 tip for an even $20). If you're someone like me, you need to look no further for consistent quality and efficiency. I hope Sunny figures out what's going on with her Yelp listing, but in the meantime, I hope other customers like me show their support for what really is a great service. If you're on the fence about whether to go, definitely try her out - she has a lot of good customer reviews and a lot of folks who are satisfied. read more

I've been going to Sunny for about a year now and every experience has been excellent. She is always able to get an appointment in for me very quickly. She always cuts my hair to my preference and will work for as long as needed on it. I'm not asian like many of her clients, but I have straight hair and she knows how to cut it well. She is an extremely nice Christian woman who is easy to conversate with if you prefer during your haircut. I'd highly recommend her for Duke students and everyone else in the area. read more

First -- I would recommend giving Sunny a quick phone call and figuring out a time to arrive. It just makes sense. With that said, she still accepts walk-ins. Sunny does an excellent job for those looking for an 'Asian Style' cut. I showed her a picture of the cut I wanted and I was more than satisfied with the end-result. She was thorough and took her time. Finally, I personally did not experience any racial animosity at this establishment -- Sunny was very professional, very friendly, and we had a nice conversation going. I'm new to Durham and everyone's taste will differ, though she has been the only one that has been able to give me a cut that I was satisfied with. I will be a repeat customer. $18 dollars for a mens haircut. read more

Before I met Sunny more than 10 years ago, it was a struggle to find a hairstylist who could cut my straight hair. I don't ever want her to retire. As the pandemic starts to ease up, she's looking to expand her hours so she can accommodate old and new Caucasian, Asian, and Latino/Hispanic customers. Give her a try. She's a good listener. read more

Many of the reviews cite Sunny's expertise in cutting Asian hair. But she does a great job on Anglo hair too! She took my natural part and many cowlicks into consideration, and gave me a super cut which is easy to style. I like that I do not have to schedule appointments weeks in advance, and her price is very reasonable too. My husband and I have both gotten our hair cuts from her for years. read more

I have NEVER felt more unwelcome and underserved in a haircut establishment as I did at Sunny and Crew. This was my first and last time going here. After reading a few positive reviews, I decided to try this place out. I called to schedule an appointment and Sunny was extremely friendly. When I arrived at her studio, I witnessed the same amiability during her interactions with a Caucasian male client, encouraging him to write a good review and tell all his friends about her. However, as soon as it was my turn in the chair (Asian female) she completely changed her tune. It was as if my presence annoyed her as she suddenly became quite rude, telling me that my grown-out fringe bangs looked "horrible". That was just the beginning of the awful experience. The haircut itself was just okay, but the service was enough to keep me from coming back. $30 dollars is too much to pay to be treated inferior. read more

I will never visit this place again. I always prefer to go to an Asian hair salon due to the fact that Asian hair is more challenging. After read some positive reviews on yelp, I decided to give this place a try. Unfortunately, this was the worst hair cut I have ever got. The service was very poor. There was no pre-wash and after wash at all and the whole hair cut took about 15 minutes. There were basically no interactions between us during the whole hair cut and she didn't ask any of my opinions about what I wanted. After I showed the photo of my previous hair cut, she barely looked at it, and kept cutting the way she wanted. More than 20 dollars for an ugly hair cut without wash and blowing? NO, thanks. Even a perfect hair cut with great service only charges 27 bucks in Manhattan Chinatown. read more

Sunny does a good job with Asian hair. For a guy, the price is $18 (cash, no card).

Sunny just moved to a new airy and light space in the blue SunTrust bldg. on University Drive at the intersection of MLK. Because she is so good Sunny is generally busy but you can make same day appointments to ensure you do not have to wait. Sunny gives very,very good cuts and unlike the reviewers before me I am not Asian. I guess the lesson is that Sunny gives excellent cuts to everyone. And her prices are extremely reasonable. read more

Sunny did a great cut. She deserves the 5 star reviews. Thanks.

Great place to get a haircut. Sunny is friendly and meticulous. Been to her for 2 years and always come out with a consistently solid haircut. read more

I went to Sunny's today on the recommendation of some classmates. I was a bit surprised to see she only had six unfiltered reviews, because from what I had heard from other Asian Americans and from what I could tell at her place, she is pretty awesome. Great haircut (she was careful to do exactly what I asked for, but gave me excellent and frank suggestions, and I like the way she does bangs). re: friendliness: I also noticed that she was really friendly with a "Caucasian Male" and they were talking about reviews while I was there, but he and his whole family have been getting their hair cut at Sunny's for around six years and they all seem to know each other. Sunny was polite and courteous enough to me, the new person she had just met, and after we started talking about how much I missed the variety of Asian food we have in LA she began giving me good recommendations for the area. read more

After getting mediocre haircuts from chains and barber shops around Chapel Hill, I finally decided to find someone that knows how to cut Asian hair. This is one of the few times that I've been pleased with a haircut since I moved to the Triangle. Sunny is professional and efficient. I only had to tell her a few things about my hair style and she knew exactly what to do next. At $18 for a men's cut (before tip), you get a higher quality cut for just a few dollars more than a traditional barber. read more

I love this place! I've been going there since Sunny opened Sunny and Crew and I've always been so satisfied with my haircut and perm. Her haircut and perming are fabulous at very reasonable price. I also get so much compliments from my friends after I get haircut and perm from Sunny. I don't usually color my hair, but all my friends who get color from Sunny say Sunny does great job on color. I highly recommend Sunny if you are looking for someone who will do an amazing job at the price you will love! (As other reviewers mentioned, she moved to 4235 University Dr., near the Super Target and next to SunTrust Bank. The new location has great atmosphere and is so much bigger than her previous location!!!) read more

Like John T., I'm not an Asian, but Sunny does a great job with my hair. I had trouble finding a place to get a good haircut in Durham, but now I'm set. She is busy, but if I call ahead, I can make sure that I'm in and out with no trouble. I definitely recommend Sunny. read more

Okay so I quite often visit SUNNY and CREW to get my hair done weekly, as I get Dominican Blowouts. However, the bathroom there is horrible and down rite nasty. If this is a place of business why won't the manager STEP UP and do something about it. Next, the manager of SUNNY AND CREW does not have good people person skills. I have witnessed on several occasions how she has SHUT the door in the room I sit in when getting my blowout done, and then does have any respect enough to say excuse or NOTHING. If you ask me she should not be allowed to manage SUNNY AND CREW. read more

I have been going to Sunny for over six years, and I think it could not be better. I have very straight hair that is hard to cut well. Sunny just never makes mistakes! I guess some people are used to this, but I'm not. In every place I have lived, I had trouble finding someone who could cut my hair without it looking weird. I also really like that there is no pressure to keep up a conversation the entire time I am getting my hair cut. Sunny has cut my hair probably almost a hundred times now, and sometimes I just want to sit there quietly! Try that at a typical salon and it is impossible. And I don't want to have my hair washed and styled and dried. Just cut, so this is perfect. She's fast, efficient, and very reasonably priced considering the quality and skill that goes into it. You can pay less for a haircut, but if your hair is like mine, they you are just paying for a bad haircut! This is well worth the price. read more

This is the only decent place around for an asian guy to get a hair cut. i took my brother to the place after he complained that other places in the area don't know how to cut thick asian hair. We called two hours before the appointment and she was able to squeeze us in, which was nice. If you're a student, she gives you a "special" price of $15 (not including tip). This is a little bit more pricier than other places. There was no pre-was, after wash, or styling like other asian places. She didn't interact with my brother at all and kind of gave off a "cold" vibe. read more

I have been going here for many years now and I always have had consistent and well executed cuts. She has a good understanding about haircuts and styling. There is no pre- or after-wash for a cut if you are expecting any. I personally prefer this way because I wash my hair anyways, it shortens the time I spend at the hair shop, and it saves the tip for the shampoo person. read more

Bad experience! I made an appointment at 12:30. When I get there on time, she asked me to come back 2 hours later. Have to give this one star if I have to give a star to remind she keeping promise. I will have to fine some one else to do my son's hair cut. read more

I feel that Sunny & Crew is the best place I've found so far for an excellent hair cut. My asian hair is very thick and straight so I require a trained professional to get it right. Sunny was strongly recommended by various local Asian student associations in the Raleigh-Durham area. read more

I've been going to Sunny for many years. She knows how to cut Asian hair. I've always had a good experience and consider her a friend. This is THE place to go for a haircut for Asians. Prices are more than reasonable and I have never had an issue with using a credit card. I'm not sure what the other complaints are about. Men's cuts are $18. read more

I wish I had found this salon much earlier, as it is now my salon of choice. In the past I had been going to Famous Hair, but they were always cutting my hair as quickly as possible (unless you were lucky to get one of the few good hairdressers). Sunny asked me how I wanted to cut my hair, and gave me her opinion on what would look good and what would not. When I made a choice that was different from her recommendation, she was totally fine with it. What differentiates Sunny from other hairdressers is that she does not rush and pays close attention to detail. The $20 minimum for using credit card and the fact that you have to make an appointment in advance could be a nuisance, but having Sunny cut my hair is worth the trouble. She is awesome. read more

I'm mixed 2-3 stars. She's nice and does a decent job cutting. But it's a tad expensive for a short-hair-guy-cut. I like others am irked by her minimum charge. I know fees are high for small businesses - but I'm accustomed to using my Visa/MC for everything and only expect to pay cash for sub five dollar transactions. Not her $10 then $15 now $20 minimum. She caught up with my irk one time by raising rates higher than him minimum charge! Well, I go there now occasionally just because my wife takes the kids there and I can just pop in as well. I'm rating her as "doesn't accept credit cards" as for my cuts - she doesn't. (well, she does as I just tell her "your minimum is unreasonable and this is how I'm paying"). read more

Absolutely amazing service and the staff is charming. I have quite complicated hair and no matter where I go, people always seem to mess up. Not here though. The woman who cut my hair was very experienced, quick, and always asked for feedback so she'd be sure what I wanted. I couldn't be happier with the service, environment, and the finished product. read more

great for asian haircut (mens). few places in durham understand asian hair but sunny was great. not super talkative. expect using cash at asian small businesses. read more

Sunny is GREAT with highlights! The highlights/lowlights is always perfectly done. She listens to what I want and I have never walked out in shock or upset! I highly recommend her! Her prices are very reasonable and she takes time and gives personalized attention. I heart Sunny and you will too! read more

Been looking for a place that knew had to cut asian hair and was affordable. After 7 yrs of living in Durham/Chapel Hill, finally found Sunny and she is really good. Other places I tried but were unhappy with for are Mitchell's and Aveda (the school). read more