Studio K Salon

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Honeymaker

Joined 2 years ago

Love my new look!!!!!. I actually walked into this salon without an appointment. I was fortunate enough to be able to get my hair cut AND colored in the afternoon. (I had to come back for an opening that one of the designers had). The staff was very friendly and I truly wanted something DIFFERENT. I had no idea what I wanted to get done, but did have some old color to match if they could. Not only did Many match my color, but she added some lovely highlights, that I had not had suggested before, and I love them! I also had my hair cut changed ...wanted something a bit more 'today' and a bit more 'sassier'. Well, I am THRILLED THRILLED THRILLED with my new look! Great job! Great salon, know their stuff. I will be back and I HIGHLY recommend Studio K!

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PetraC

Joined 2 years ago

Studio K is GREAT!!. I love this salon. It is one of the rare salons where you don't have to put on an attitude to get great hair! The designers are varying, there are some that are more edgy with hair, some more conservative which I think is a great attribute. I have been to almost all of the stylists over the past year and a half that I've been living in the area. I knew this salon was the right one for me the moment I first walked in the door. The staff is friendly, knowledgable, and well versed. Some I know love color better than others, some LOVE to do haircuts, I have not had a bad experience yet. The stylists DO take the time to communicate, and listen to what it is you are asking for, and they even ask each other when it comes to opinions if needed. I have always felt comfortable with this salon and continue to do so. I recommend this salon to anyone, especially when someone asks me where I get my hair done!! Thank you Studio K!

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sarah21387

Joined 3 years ago

Excuses, Excuses. This place was awful. So, I saw all of these great reviews and read the bad ones where the owner said communication is important. So I made sure to communicate when I went there.

I went for a simple hair cut and blowdry my hair straight. I won't go into the haircut part, but suffice it to say A LOT of communication was needed to get my hair cut the way I wanted it (which is more annoying than anything else).

The worst part was when I asked to have them blowdry my hair straight. My hair can get pretty frizzy, but in all of the salons I've gone to (good/bad/ok) they all can blowdry my hair no problem. Anyway, she starts blowdrying the whole thing (and I remember a stylist telling me before that for hair that can frizz easy, you want to do it in sections and straight right away b/c its harder to get the sleek look after). I mention to her that ppl normally do my hair in sections, she says its personal preference of the styler but begins doing it in sections. Each section is getting frizzier and frizzer and she keeps coating my hair in product (my hair never needs that much). I try communicating more, telling her I've never needed that much product before and my hair is a lot sleeker when they finish a section. Her response is to tell me she's sorry but she shouldn't have been working that day, she's having a bad day, etc. In the end, I had a bird's nest on my head, I had to put it in a bun when I left and the woman (thank god) didn't even try to charge me for the straightening. I also had to wash my hair out when I got home because it was so gross from all of the product.

I don't care how many good reviews you get, what excuses you try to give, what miscommunications there could possibly be-NO WAY a good salon doesn't know how to blowdry someone's hair straight, even on their worst day. It's like going to a restaurant and getting a salad with bugs in it-its so simple, even I could do it at home and with less product in my hair.

I don't care what the owner will try and tell me when she reads this...if it's not a complete ownership of my experience without some kind of excuse attached, I don't want to hear it. I would NEVER EVER give them a second chance. I recommend to everyone else not to give them a first.

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jannett11

Joined 3 years ago

One of Durham's Best. I have been coming to this salon for over 5 years. There is stability with designers, with the owner, they know how to create excellent cuts and styles, there is something reassuring about coming here KNOWING full well you will get customer satisfaction, as well as a great cut and excellent color. On occasion I have attempted to 'try' another place just to 'see' what they'd do and never have I felt as well taken care of as I do at Studio K, and I am always satisfied. The prices are great, the designers are all very well versed and it is friendly! EXCELLENT salon with a great reputation and outstanding long-time record of excellence.

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magpie313

Joined 3 years ago

Mandy is the best!. I went to Mandy after a botched haircut and horrible color that turned my hair yellow. I didn't even want to go out in public. Mandy very carefully matched up my real, normal color and in just a little while, I left feeling like me again. It was just wonderful. Two weeks later, it still is wonderful---the small amount of fading (which she told me to expect) has improved the color. Definitely a good experience and a great stylist.

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Jan N T

Joined 3 years ago

Sarah really knows her hair color and how to cut hair.. Sarah had been coloring and styling my daughter's hair for quite a while. She also had cut my stepdaughters hair last year when she was visiting from NJ. A fantastic short cut. I was going to another salon getting blond highlights . I decided enough was enough and that I wanted to change to a darker shade and different style. My first appointment with Sarah was 10/31/09. She gave me all the time I needed to discuss options. We worked through different colors and she was honest with me regarding what I could expect. The Salon that day - it was Halloween - complete with everyone in costumes - made me feel so relaxed and in very good hands. They were all so engaging . Sarah worked her magic and not only did I love the color and cut, but everyone commented how great I looked! I have been back recently and once again was extremely satisfied. If you are looking for someone new - give Studio K a call and ask for Sarah. You will not be disappointed.

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Kawasakick

Joined 3 years ago

First time I get highlights and GREAT service!. MANDY was wonderful. I'm turning 30 and never colored my hair before. Wanted something fun and different with cut and color - but didn't know what. Never experienced "lift" levels or picking out colors, etc. Mandy was very patient and put together a plan for me once she gathered what it was that I wanted.

I was internally freaking out during the foil unveiling, but it came out wonderfully. I love the color and the cut was everything i had asked for - volume at the roots and lift with healthy ends.

I will DEFINITELY be back.

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bbfitz

Joined 4 years ago

Excellent Salon. This salon is always busy! I have been coming now for over 8 years, and never have I had to worry about the end result of my hair. I have a very unusual red tone that I love to have in my hair,get compliments ALL THE TIME and people ask me when ever I go out where I get my color and cut done. I am thrilled with this salon and I always feel like I have been well taken care of. Great staff, great people, excellent work ! Have had many different variations of my hair style and each one has been a HIT!

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janjansmitty

Joined 4 years ago

Interesting Concept..... What I like best about this salon is it is not fake. Some salons and their atmospheres create an uneasiness with me. I feel I am either in a place I need to run from the chair before the person pulls out the scissors out of fear, and some I feel like I am being TOLD what is going to happen to my hair rather than paying for a service. I really appreciate the ladies at this salon consult, talk back and forth with me, and then cut when we are totally settled. Same with color. I am very comfortable here, with great friendly atmosphere, excellent and experienced stylists, and true customer satisfaction in mind. This salon is how I personally believe most salons SHOULD be. Great job in having a functioning salon with talent!

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Snippitysnip

Joined 4 years ago

Frustration is over. So this salon is worth my drive to Durham area. I heard about this salon and wanted to see for myself. I happened to have a appointment with Mandy. I really didn't know who to ask for. The receptionist told me they were all wonderful hair stylists. I agree! This place is BUSY! Wow....and Mandy not only takes plenty of time to talk to me, to consult, to understand my hair, she had awesome suggestions for something new! I am sold. Great salon. It is worth the drive and I will come again and again!