Adrift is a gem! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, stylish, and relaxed…read more Crystal and her team are incredibly talented and really take the time to listen to what you want while offering helpful suggestions. My hair has never looked better! The attention to detail, professionalism, and genuine care they show for their clients really set them apart. If you're in the Wake Forest area and looking for a salon that truly delivers, I highly recommend Adrift Hair!

Updated to respond to the owner's most recent comment. The pictures were taken as soon as I came…read morehome from Adrift Hair on December 30th, 2025. I paid for the bombshell blonde package and these were the results that even the owner/stylist, Crystal, states looks like 6-8 weeks of grow out. Additionally you can see a lack of blending, bleeding, and brassiness. All which led me to having corrective services 3 days later. I had one consultation and 3 service appointments at Adrift. As stated previously, while I wasn't fully satisfied with the first two service appointments, I thought they were a result of communication issues. It is not uncommon that results may not be exactly as you hoped, it was only after the results below from my 12/30/25 appointment that it was obviously not a matter of miscommunication and I decided not to return and sought another professional's opinion 3 days later. Based on their shock at the condition of my hair, I privately messaged the salon to provide feedback. I did not ask for a refund. When Crystal responded by saying the pictures were not of her work, I decided to write a review in an attempt to warn others. It's my belief that mistakes happen, but when the person is unwilling to recognize a need for improvement they will likely make the same mistake again. This mistake cost me not only money, but time, stress, and confidence. I received a legal threat from the salon in response to my honest review and even though my review was posted more than 6 months ago she is still updating her response to the review which includes a false accusation of me including misleading pictures. The pictures were taken within an hour of my last appointment at Adrift Hair on 12/30/25. They have not been altered and are a true representation of what my hair looked like as a result of Crystal's work on 12/30/25. Beyond the undesirable hair results, the owner's response to constructive criticism is the reason for my 1 star review.

If you have curly hair go see Natalie! The cut and style she did is perfect for my curls! We then…read morecame back to do a color treatment and I am so pleased with the results! I will be going back again!

I had a shampoo, cut, and blow dry appointment last week. I am new to NC and always dread finding a…read morenew stylist/salon because I have extremely thick hair. I've had some bad experiences with people who don't know what to do wtih thick hair! I was booked with Lauren. She not only cut my hair beautifully and gave me exactly what I wanted, she was lovely to talk with and get to know. I really appreciated that after she was done drying and cutting, I had asked if I could take off a little more length, and she happily obliged. It was clear she wanted to keep going until I was satisfied. I paid $60 which is I think pretty standard. I feel fortunate that I found my new go-to salon on my first try!

I need to start by saying that I myself did not go into this business. What I did do, however, was…read morelisten to my wife tell me, in a very emotional state, how horribly she was treated by the owner of this establishment. She waited over an hour just to be seated for her appointment, at which point she was told, very rudely, that her hair was too dry. It doesn't matter what kind of response this person would reply with on this review.....my wife literally left this place in tears. In today's economy, not to mention day and age, I find it difficult to believe that someone can be belittled after meeting them for 20 seconds. Unprofessional, unreliable, and just plain rude person.

If I could give zero stars, I would. I made an appointment and received no less than 4 reminders of…read morethe appointment, including the morning of. I show up and the door is locked, lights are off, and nobody there.

Magdeline was awesome! I requested an appointment on short notice since I was from out of town, and…read moreElite Hair Salon was so kind to fit me in within a hour. She gave me exactly what I wanted along with some suggestions: curtain bangs with blended layers. She was also able to fix my bangs that I tried cutting myself (and messed up). The salon is clean and followed covid-19 sanitization protocol. Staff wore their masks properly.

This was one of the best hair salon appointments I've ever had with getting my hair lightened,…read moreMagdeline was such a pleasure to talk to, and she was so thorough with explaining everything to me so that I understood. I am so happy with how my hair came out it's honestly better than I expected! I will be back and I highly recommend that you check her out, the photo speak for themselves! I posted before and after pictures here.

I have been going to Adena for 3 years now. She's always taken care of my hair, from back when I…read morefirst sat in her chair with virgin hair to whenever I wanted to switch up to vibrant colors. She always listens to my wants and turns out incredible colors with my hair. She's also very transparent about the pricing for her services and the quality of her work is reflected in what she charges. I'm impressed everytime! I can't recommend her enough. Pinup studio is also such a welcoming salon. I've gone for updos, haircuts, blow outs, color services, and even tinsel!! Every stylist I've ever had was so kind and professional! They are truly there to make you feel and look your best, and I've never left their salon feeling nothing less than beautiful and hyped up. Included a bunch of pics of my hair over the years! Most done by Adena!

I spent approximately $1,100 at this salon for extension hair, installation, color, highlights, and…read morea haircut. Unfortunately, the finished result looked nothing like what I expected based on my consultation. During the consultation, my stylist was positive and confident. She showed me a beautiful inspiration photo and the proposed extension color, and she told me I would receive a total transformation. I left feeling excited and reassured. Unfortunately, the biggest transformation was not to my hair but to my bank account. After spending three and a half hours in the chair, my hair looked nothing like the inspiration photos was shown. Everyone in the salon was complimentary, so I initially questioned my own reaction. Later that evening, I saw the photo the stylist had posted of the back of my hair on Instagram, and I cried. My hair appeared to be a warm caramel color rather than the cooler color I had requested. When I contacted management, I was initially told that perhaps my hair did not take color well. After I sent photos, the salon refunded the color service, which I appreciate. Unfortunately, there were other problems. Within two days of the installation, pieces of the extensions were sticking out like little spikes. I sought a second opinion from another stylist, who evaluated the extensions and offered to correct the extensions, color, and uneven haircut for free if the original salon would not. The salon had only one appointment available before my vacation to fix extensions and I could not make that time work. I was told that I would be outside the correction window when I returned and that the salon would not refund the $270 extension-installation charge. I was also told that I was not a good fit for the salon. The second stylist corrected the extension installation and gave me a cooler color similar to the one shown in my original inspiration photo. She also added some of her own extension hair. She told me that the extensions I had received contained warm tones that worked against the cooler result I wanted. The extensions also appeared different from the color I remembered being shown during my consultation. The original salon told me I could keep the extensions and take them elsewhere. Since I had paid $450 for the hair, I understood that the extensions belonged to me. Thankfully, this story has a happy ending. I found a talented stylist who listened to me, corrected the problems, and gave me the result I had originally requested. I am now extremely happy with my hair. Based on my personal experience, I would not recommend this salon for extension and color services. It was an expensive and stressful experience, and I found a much better result elsewhere.

My daughter and I were too weak after doing Thanksgiving dinner to even do our hair on Friday so we…read morecalled BLO for an emergency wash and blow dry. They managed to take both of us at the same time which was so nice. I love the airy, beautiful salon and the southern hospitality as they ask what we would like to drink when we came in the door. Emily was my stylist and she did a great job, giving me a wonderful head massage as she washed my hair and then a superb blowout. We laughed about eating too much pie and had a great relaxing time. I will definitely be back to visit her each time I come to Raleigh! A very special salon

From being greeted by a welcoming front desk, and asked if I would like something to drink. You…read morefeel like your special. My stylist, Caitlin spent several minutes asking what I was looking from her in the type of cut I wanted. She listened and gave feedback based on my hair texture. We came to a agreement and in 30 minutes I left loving my cut. Thank you Caitlin, you can be assured you have now a repeated customer.

I had such a beautiful experience at this salon. I was nervous because of my alopecia. From the…read moremoment I walked in, the receptionist, the owner and her assistant treated me with so much respect and kindness. She truly made me feel like a queen - valued, confident, and cared for. Her professionalism, talent and warm energy really stand out. You can tell she pours love into what she does. I highly recommend that anyone go to her. She is absolutely worth it. And if I could afford to have her to do my hair all the time, I would definitely be a loyal client. Thank you for making me feel so special - it meant more than you know.

I've wanted extensions for almost 10 years and last week my dream finally came true, thanks to…read moreGarnish, Candice, and her exceptionally talented, funny, and lovely team. Let's begin at the beginning. I went in knowing I wanted them, a few months back. During the consultation it's obvious they know what they're doing and talking about. During this, options are provided, as well as the what would be best for me personally, and next steps. I felt excited and comfortable talking to Candice about my new hair journey! During this appointment, I scheduled my hair strand test, to ensure the color would work correctly on my hair. This took about 1.5 hours and occurred a few weeks later. Fast forward to last week, I was in the chair and ready for my extensions! I was at the salon for six hours as I chose to get my color and extensions on the same day. I was so pleased with the entire experience! The vibes in this place are happy, fun, positive - the team knows how to work hard and have fun while doing so! I just loved the energy! They offered me lunch, wine, and great conversation throughout the day. I was also able to connect to WiFi and work throughout a lot of the process, which was convenient. Let's not forget the Spotify playlists. The music here is amazing & I left with two new playlists. At the end of the transformation, they provide documentation letting you know how to wash, style, and take care of your extensions. They also take lovely pictures and videos of the new you (see below). When it comes to the price point, quality extensions aren't cheap, but they're so worth it, especially when you're dealing with the best place around! I am so thrilled at my new hair and I would highly recommend Garnish to anyone seeking hair transformations!

Marissa is nothing short of amazing in her talents! Found her randomly on a Google search and have…read morenot looked back. Finally decided that I wanted to lock my hair after all these years and she has made the transition easy. She has calmed my nerves and turned them into joy with my hair looking amazing today as I left the salon! My two strand twists will soon become locs and they are looking beautiful because of her! Definitely come to her for all of your natural care needs. Also, she is wonderful and fun to talk to!

Long overdue Review... Marissa has done my hair several…read moretimes over the years. A patient referred me to her. Appointments are scheduled online and electronic payments are accepted. This salon is located in a community grooming space so you will enter the building (across from LifeTime Fitness in Plantation Point) and then search for her studio. It's a small, intimate space that is perfect for privacy. She only does one head at a time which I really appreciate. She is always timely and professional and the space is lovely. I've never had to wait. Marissa's appointments are appropriately spaced so you will not have to wait. I have locs now so I go to another stylist for that. But if I continued with my loose, natural hair, I would have continued to patron this establishment. I highly recommend checking out Salon Purity.