The best salons & beauty spots in Raleigh

68 salons & beauty spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Upmarket hair salon with a spa vibe, specializing in color and cuts.

1061 Darrington Dr (Cary)

Upmarket hair salon with a spa vibe, specializing in color and cuts.

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Appointments recommended for services at this barber shop, which also offers beard trims.

5446 Apex Peakway (Apex)

Appointments recommended for services at this barber shop, which also offers beard trims.

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Friendly barber shop featuring a warm, old-school atmosphere and friendly barbers.

8450 Chapel Hill Rd #105 (Cary)

Friendly barber shop featuring a warm, old-school atmosphere and friendly barbers.

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Bright salon providing hair services, including cuts, balayage, highlights and coloring.

4242 NW Cary Pkwy (Cary)

Bright salon providing hair services, including cuts, balayage, highlights and coloring.

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Salon offering haircuts, color, and styling in a modern environment.

76 Hunter St Ste 108 (Apex)

Salon offering haircuts, color, and styling in a modern environment.

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Relaxed salon featuring blowouts, highlights, cuts and color services from a friendly team.

684B Cary Towne Blvd (Cary)

Relaxed salon featuring blowouts, highlights, cuts and color services from a friendly team.

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Barbershop offering haircuts and conversation in a clean and comfortable setting.

800 W Williams St Studio 118 (Apex)

Barbershop offering haircuts and conversation in a clean and comfortable setting.

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Relaxed place offering a variety of manicure styles from gel to acrylic, plus pedis and waxes.

1257 Kildaire Farm Rd (Cary)

Relaxed place offering a variety of manicure styles from gel to acrylic, plus pedis and waxes.

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Relaxed, elegant, friendly and airy salon for creative cuts, color and extensions.

210 High House Rd (Cary)

Relaxed, elegant, friendly and airy salon for creative cuts, color and extensions.

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Hair salon offering various services, including extensions, in a friendly atmosphere.

2607 W Carver St Ste C (Durham)

Hair salon offering various services, including extensions, in a friendly atmosphere.

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Hair salon offering haircuts and services such as balayage, and facials, using Aveda products.

1398 Kildaire Farm Rd (Cary)

Hair salon offering haircuts and services such as balayage, and facials, using Aveda products.

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Relaxed, cute, welcoming salon with friendly staff that specializes in color treatments, cuts, and extensions.

1207 Kildaire Farm Rd Ste F (Cary)

Relaxed, cute, welcoming salon with friendly staff that specializes in color treatments, cuts, and extensions.

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A1Salon

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Relaxed hair salon offering cuts, color treatments, styles and Brazilian blowouts, as well as kids’ services.

955 High House Rd (Cary)

Relaxed hair salon offering cuts, color treatments, styles and Brazilian blowouts, as well as kids’ services.

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Hair salon located downtown known for its friendly, efficient service that includes cuts for kids and colorings, plus a few other grooming…

219 N Salem St Ste 102 (Apex)

Hair salon located downtown known for its friendly, efficient service that includes cuts for kids and colorings, plus a few other grooming services.

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Relaxed, family-friendly barbershop for traditional haircuts and beard trims, as well as a lounge.

225 N Salem St #107 (Apex)

Relaxed, family-friendly barbershop for traditional haircuts and beard trims, as well as a lounge.

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Hair salon also offering skin-care services, and eyebrow threading.

Suite 207, 2739 NC-55 Cary (Cary)

Hair salon also offering skin-care services, and eyebrow threading.

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Old-timey shop providing haircuts and shaves for men and children, plus shoe shines.

302 Colonades Way #107 (Cary)

Old-timey shop providing haircuts and shaves for men and children, plus shoe shines.

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Hair salon offering facials, waxing, threading, and makeup services.

740 E Chatham St Ste C (Cary)

Hair salon offering facials, waxing, threading, and makeup services.

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Nail salon with massage chairs offering a relaxing, natural experience.

1135 Kildaire Farm Rd Ste 106 (Cary)

Nail salon with massage chairs offering a relaxing, natural experience.

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Barbershop catering to men and children, offering cuts and shaves in a laid-back, clean location.

837 Perry Rd (Apex)

Barbershop catering to men and children, offering cuts and shaves in a laid-back, clean location.

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Laid-back hair salon with a friendly, attentive staff, specializing in cutting and coloring.

105 Baines Ct (Cary)

Laid-back hair salon with a friendly, attentive staff, specializing in cutting and coloring.

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Warm salon specializing in customized color and cut jobs.

1121 Apex Peakway (Apex)

Warm salon specializing in customized color and cut jobs.

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Chill spot for a haircut and beard trim from skilled barbers.

1904 NW Maynard Rd #102-1 (Cary)

Chill spot for a haircut and beard trim from skilled barbers.

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If your morning brow routine is a full-on wrestling match, this week let Arch & Edge handle it. Raleigh natives Ally and Lisa built a…

122 Glenwood Ave Ste 101

If your morning brow routine is a full-on wrestling match, this week let Arch & Edge handle it. Raleigh natives Ally and Lisa built a calming, dreamy studio where microblading, combo brows, lip blush, lashes, and more are done by seriously skilled hands, so you wake up looking like you slept.

From the Raleigh newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Ready for a summer hair glow-up? Salon Revive brings together independent stylists who actually listen, then nail the look with rich color…

242 S Main St #114 (Holly Springs)

Ready for a summer hair glow-up? Salon Revive brings together independent stylists who actually listen, then nail the look with rich color and smooth-as-silk blowouts. Perfect for Holly Springs folks who want pro vibes without the pretense, and a one-stop spot to find your person.

From the Holly Springs newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Lashes by Laura is a relaxing private studio near downtown where licensed esthetician Laura Viktoria specializes in eyelash extensions,…

2906 Hillsborough Rd (Durham)

Lashes by Laura is a relaxing private studio near downtown where licensed esthetician Laura Viktoria specializes in eyelash extensions, lifts and tints, 2x certified in classic and volume with training from Fuzion Artistry, Borboleta Beauty and SugarlashPro. Wake up this week looking put together before your coffee.

From the Durham newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Feeling shaggy or just wedding-season frazzled? Poppy Salon brings a safe, welcoming vibe and education-obsessed stylists who deliver…

5324 New Hope Commons Dr #3 (Durham)

Feeling shaggy or just wedding-season frazzled? Poppy Salon brings a safe, welcoming vibe and education-obsessed stylists who deliver consistent, on-trend hair that actually suits your life, plus a dedicated Bridal Team for those big days. Book from the couch and let your week start with good hair.

From the Apex newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Eye Candi

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Skip the daily fill-in and see Eye Candi this week for microblading or soft powder brows that look like your brow but better, plus…

7404 Chapel Hill Rd Ste E (Cary)

Skip the daily fill-in and see Eye Candi this week for microblading or soft powder brows that look like your brow but better, plus permanent eyeliner and lip blush if you want the whole low-maintenance vibe. Wake up ready, keep your routine short, and let the compliments find you.

From the Cary newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Garner’s own, black-owned and female-led, Fine Looks Hair & Beauty Store stocks braiding hair, wigs, crochet and bundles plus the shampoos,…

106 Bratton Dr #5 (Garner)

Garner’s own, black-owned and female-led, Fine Looks Hair & Beauty Store stocks braiding hair, wigs, crochet and bundles plus the shampoos, oils, gels, masks and leave-ins that keep styles thriving. When wash day sneaks up, this is the one-stop fix that actually delivers.

From the Garner newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Alter EGO Salon is a collective of highly trained stylists specializing in transformative color, precision cuts, and texture-loving…

119 E Hargett St #2

Alter EGO Salon is a collective of highly trained stylists specializing in transformative color, precision cuts, and texture-loving services from curly care to keratin smoothing and extensions.

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Studio offering customized permanent make-up tattooing, microblading and lash extensions.

2906 Hillsborough Rd (Durham)

Studio offering customized permanent make-up tattooing, microblading and lash extensions.

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Relaxed hair salon featuring stylists who specialize in haircuts and coloring for curly and straight hair.

2611 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd (Durham)

Relaxed hair salon featuring stylists who specialize in haircuts and coloring for curly and straight hair.

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Beauty salon at Patterson Place offering haircuts and coloring services, among others.

3519 Witherspoon Blvd Ste 101 (Durham)

Beauty salon at Patterson Place offering haircuts and coloring services, among others.

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Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

165 Shenstone Blvd (Garner)

Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

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Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

11216 Capital Blvd (Wake Forest)

Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

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Chic studio performing permanent makeup for brows and eyes plus scar camouflage.

8490 Honeycutt Rd #108

Chic studio performing permanent makeup for brows and eyes plus scar camouflage.

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Relaxed salon for permanent makeup on eyes and lips as well as microneedling and sugaring.

5640 Six Forks Rd

Relaxed salon for permanent makeup on eyes and lips as well as microneedling and sugaring.

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Colorful salon for cuts, blowouts, color and curly hair treatments, plus Brazilian blowouts, keratin treatments, and beaded and bonded…

704 9th St (Durham)

Colorful salon for cuts, blowouts, color and curly hair treatments, plus Brazilian blowouts, keratin treatments, and beaded and bonded extensions.

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Laid-back, clean shop offering a variety of brow services, including threading.

4711 Hope Valley Rd #1a (Durham)

Laid-back, clean shop offering a variety of brow services, including threading.

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Warm salon providing hair cuts, coloring, straightening and extensions, as well as mani-pedis.

1122 Broad St (Durham)

Warm salon providing hair cuts, coloring, straightening and extensions, as well as mani-pedis.

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Brow and lip spot offering permanent makeup alongside touch-up sessions.

2906 Hillsborough Rd (Durham)

Brow and lip spot offering permanent makeup alongside touch-up sessions.

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Easygoing appointment-only hair salon for men & women in an intimate, retro-inspired space.

4015 University Dr (Durham)

Easygoing appointment-only hair salon for men & women in an intimate, retro-inspired space.

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Clinic providing permanent makeup services for eyebrows, eyeliner, and other areas.

5116 Bur Oak Cir #202

Clinic providing permanent makeup services for eyebrows, eyeliner, and other areas.

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Chair-rental salon featuring hair stylists, as well as nail technicians and tattoo artists.

309 W. Martin Street (1st floor, 307 1/2 W Martin St 2nd floor

Chair-rental salon featuring hair stylists, as well as nail technicians and tattoo artists.

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Beauty spot featuring eyebrow styling and lash treatments such as microblading, plus permanent makeup service.

3105 Shannon Rd Building 200 (Durham)

Beauty spot featuring eyebrow styling and lash treatments such as microblading, plus permanent makeup service.

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Hair salon providing cuts, coloring and relaxer treatments via stylists.

212 Forest Hills Dr (Garner)

Hair salon providing cuts, coloring and relaxer treatments via stylists.

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Hair salon specializing in dimensional color techniques, cuts, blow-outs, and craft cocktails.

300 S Main St Ste 132, Room 9 (Holly Springs)

Hair salon specializing in dimensional color techniques, cuts, blow-outs, and craft cocktails.

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Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

6250 Glenwood Ave Ste 104

Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

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Beauty salon offering threading, waxing, facials, and other services in the Park Terrace Center.

2223 NC-54 P (Durham)

Beauty salon offering threading, waxing, facials, and other services in the Park Terrace Center.

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Clinic for permanent make-up treatments, such as microblading and lash extensions.

107 New Edition Ct (Cary)

Clinic for permanent make-up treatments, such as microblading and lash extensions.

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Beauty supply store featuring a wide array of hair products, wigs, cosmetics, and more, plus an on-site salon.

1418 Avondale Dr (Durham)

Beauty supply store featuring a wide array of hair products, wigs, cosmetics, and more, plus an on-site salon.

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Beauty salon offering hair styling, cutting, and coloring services.

2010 S Main St #408 (Wake Forest)

Beauty salon offering hair styling, cutting, and coloring services.

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Longtime, family-run source for American-made cosmetics, clothing, and gifts, plus ear piercing.

4011 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd #100 (Durham)

Longtime, family-run source for American-made cosmetics, clothing, and gifts, plus ear piercing.

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Friendly salon for stylish cuts, colouring and highlights, along with waxing.

1401 Aversboro Rd #105 (Garner)

Friendly salon for stylish cuts, colouring and highlights, along with waxing.

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Beauty salon offering facials, waxing, and lash and brow tinting.

112 N Main St (Holly Springs)

Beauty salon offering facials, waxing, and lash and brow tinting.

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Chic studio providing hair cuts for all hair types as well as color treatments and keratin services.

105 W Main St (Durham)

Chic studio providing hair cuts for all hair types as well as color treatments and keratin services.

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Cosmetic tattoo studio and brow bar known for microblading, lip blush and lash tinting.

6675 Falls of Neuse Rd #131

Cosmetic tattoo studio and brow bar known for microblading, lip blush and lash tinting.

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Beauty studio offering permanent makeup services for lips, eyeliner and brows, as well as lash lifts.

314 W Millbrook Rd STE 5

Beauty studio offering permanent makeup services for lips, eyeliner and brows, as well as lash lifts.

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Established salon offering haircuts, coloring, and other services.

41D Technology Dr (Garner)

Established salon offering haircuts, coloring, and other services.

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Clinic specializing in permanent makeup for eyebrows, lips, and eyeliner.

118 Salem Towne Ct (Apex)

Clinic specializing in permanent makeup for eyebrows, lips, and eyeliner.

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Relaxed hair salon with friendly staff specializing in hair extensions, balayage and precision cuts.

1970 S Main St (Wake Forest)

Relaxed hair salon with friendly staff specializing in hair extensions, balayage and precision cuts.

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Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

1521 Beaver Creek Commons Dr (Apex)

Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

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Clinic offering permanent makeup services, including microblading, along with facials.

1144 Executive Cir (Cary)

Clinic offering permanent makeup services, including microblading, along with facials.

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Independent stylists offering hair-care services at a salon where appointments are recommended.

217 W Center St (Holly Springs)

Independent stylists offering hair-care services at a salon where appointments are recommended.

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Hairdresser offering services such as cuts and colors at a beauty shop located in a salon suites complex.

300 S Main St, Suite 132 -- We face, Avent Ferry Rd (Holly Springs)

Hairdresser offering services such as cuts and colors at a beauty shop located in a salon suites complex.

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Hair salon that specializes in healthy hair care and styling.

568 Village Ct (Garner)

Hair salon that specializes in healthy hair care and styling.

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Relaxed, clean hair salon specializing in cuts and colorings, plus other services like keratin treatments and blowouts.

211 N Church St (Durham)

Relaxed, clean hair salon specializing in cuts and colorings, plus other services like keratin treatments and blowouts.

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Appointment-only salon offering facials, body shaping classes, and eyelash extensions.

3711 University Dr Ste b (Durham)

Appointment-only salon offering facials, body shaping classes, and eyelash extensions.

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