I am in desperate need of highlights; and I would like some information on any places in the Raleigh area that do a GREAT job (I'm not worried about price at the moment).

PS. I figured there was another thread identical to this one but I did not find one, so if this is a repeat I apologize.

12/14/2006 4:00:20 PM

my best friend drives to Raleigh from Greensboro to get hers done and her hair ALWAYS looks great. if I decide to start getting highlights again, I'd definitely go to her.
she goes to
Salon Jasemine
1836 Wake Forest Road

she's German and awesome

Jasemine Upchurch
(919) 832-3222



[Edited on December 14, 2006 at 4:17 PM. Reason : I'm not misspelling her name, by the way]

12/14/2006 4:14:55 PM

I'm not sure of a place to go, but just in case you do find the other thread-- it is a bit outdated. I went to one of the salons listed on the old thread & was HIGHLY disappointed. There had been enough of a lapse in time for the person suggested in the thread to have had a baby and the salon to find another stylist by the same name. So, just because tww says it's great... be sure to get multiple references or something. I paid high dollar to be extremely dissatisfied. Just because they charge a lot doesn't mean they're good.

Also, there's the place that is always advertised on the radio that is strictly known for their hair coloring & highlights. One of my coworkers went there and her hair looked AMAZING. Maybe someone else will know what i'm talking about? They use color palettes instead of just single colors so that the highlights/ color won't have to be redone as often (every 3 mo. instead of every 6wks?) I dunno, I used to do highlights, but haven't done anything artificial with my haircolor in years, so it's just an idea.

GOOD LUCK!

12/14/2006 4:29:53 PM

yeah that one on the radio is DS something or another

sounded $texas

ds prada maybe?

12/14/2006 4:34:01 PM

ds parada, and they are very expensive.

12/14/2006 4:40:44 PM

http://www.atomicsalon.com/

12/14/2006 6:15:25 PM

Man-Mur

12/14/2006 6:34:00 PM

yeah go see my buddy shannon at atomic saloon. He teaches conventions all over the country and shit, so he's pretty good

12/14/2006 9:58:38 PM

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"Man-Mur"

12/14/2006 10:05:58 PM

crazy combs is really good...ask for jill or the owner. i'm pretty picky for a guy and i've been happy every time there...they even offer you drinks and stuff, plus you can grab lunch upstairs at the rockford (awesome sandwich place).

http://triangle.citysearch.com/profile/35965845 - 9.0 on citysearch

12/14/2006 11:27:33 PM

I second Shannon at Atomics. I can vouch for his international teachings. He's pretty damn amazing.

12/15/2006 12:10:18 AM

heather is a hair color specialist and she's off falls of the neuse. i don't have highlights but she does black under blonde for me and it's usually around $100. highlights would be cheaper. if you go, make sure to say i requested you haha. free haircuts, man.

jen

http://www.myspace.com/chameleonstudio

[Edited on December 15, 2006 at 1:21 AM. Reason : prices are on the website]

12/15/2006 1:19:59 AM

I just went to Hair Color Xperts in Cameron Village and loved it. Had my hair litened from a dark brown (natural color) to a red, and then had blonde highlites put in it. Michelle did my hair, and did a really good job, and Larry, the owner, is really nice. Plus, if you're a student at State, Peace, or Meredith you get 15% discount with your ID!

12/15/2006 9:13:00 AM

Crazy Combs - Jill

Primp - Jason http://primpsalonbar.com/

12/15/2006 10:10:37 AM

heather is really good. She used to work at Carmen Carmen Salon at Belk's in Triangle Town Center and now she has her own place. She's super sweet. Pretty much anyone at Carmen Carmen does a good job too.

12/15/2006 10:22:46 AM

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"I second Shannon at Atomics. I can vouch for his international teachings. He's pretty damn amazing."

Yeah, he has done runway hair for some pretty famous models from what I've been told. I was in there not too long ago and they said he was doing a show in NYC where other stylists pay to watch him cut hair on stage or something.

I actually get my hair cut by Jennifer who is damn good as well.

12/15/2006 12:16:24 PM

^ What are their prices like?

12/15/2006 12:23:29 PM

i second Salon Jasemine
i see Leda there. She's awesome (she used to work at DS Parada ($expensive$place).
My mother is a hair stylist so i'm very picky about who does my hair and Leda is fantastic.
She is a great colorist and really listens to what you want.

and its reasonably priced. and if you tell her i sent you she'll give you a discount (10 or 20% i forgot) as a referrel.

i'm pm you.

if anyone else wants me to pm them my name so you can get the discount let me know and i'll be happy to.

12/15/2006 12:34:16 PM

Samuel Cole Salon in north raleigh
http://www.samuelcole.com/index2.html
845-0098

ask for Lauren.

[Edited on December 15, 2006 at 12:43 PM. Reason : ]

12/15/2006 12:42:26 PM

So I've called a bunch of the salons recommended and it was down to Atomic; HCX @ CV; and Jasmines -

Jasmine's hasnt returned my phone call from yesterday so it's looking like one of the other two.

^^^Atomic it is 100 for color 50 for cut from Shannon, and a little cheaper if the other girl does it by like 20 bucks.

And HCX @ Cameron Village it is 100-165 for Color; then 35-70 for cut. The lower range being from a girl who just started 2 weeks and the highest price for the most experienced.

And I am going to do this Monday - so maybe I'll post pictures just to show the good work (if it is good work

[Edited on December 15, 2006 at 2:19 PM. Reason : ^]

12/15/2006 2:18:37 PM

I think you'd be happy with Shannon or Jennifer @ Atomic. Let us know how it goes.

12/15/2006 2:50:22 PM

salon blue?

12/16/2006 6:45:16 PM

Salon Farooz in Pleasant Valley Promenade, she does a great job with hair cuts and fixed my sister's hair after my sister fried it with a bad home dye job.

12/17/2006 2:50:28 AM

The girl who just started 2 weeks ago was probably Michelle. I knew she has only been there for a little bit, but she also did hair in NY before she moved. The reason they put her at the lowest level is because the dye the use is a little different, but she still knows how to do it. She makes sure you look good before you leave the salon, and even follow up the next day.

i'm talking about the hair color xperts place

and it cost me $150 including a 20% tip, my 15% discount, and about $30 worth of products

[Edited on December 17, 2006 at 2:46 PM. Reason : price and place]

12/17/2006 2:44:52 PM