10/20/09

I've found MY salon in Raleigh

by cakemix

I'd driven by Sam & Bill's nearly every day for the first 9 months I lived in Raleigh, thinking it was just a barber shop. When I realized I couldn't drive 1.5 hours to get my hair done by my former "girl," I saw Sam & Bill's getting great reviews, and gave them a shot.

Amy is exactly what I wanted in a stylist. She took my vague descriptions of what I wanted ("I want it like this, only shorter and blunter") and gave it to me! She took her time looking at my hair, asking what I do to it, what products I use, how long I want to spend on it, etc, and when she finished I actually loved how I looked (none of that, "It'll look better once I wash and style it myself," you know?).

The salon itself is very cute and warm, and parking across the street is sufficient. Even with all the ridiculous construction on Hillsborough/Oberlin, it was easy to get to.

I can't wait to go back!

• Pros: central location, parking, and great stylists!

07/16/09

EXCELLENT HAIR SALON!!!

by NYCRosita

Moved here from NYC where I loved my stylist.... wanted to find a place I could call home (so to speak). Lindsay is awesome! She knows the right questions to ask to make sure you get EXACTLY what you want! I had long, thick hair and have always been very picky about my hair and who I let cut it. Lindsay is very friendly, extremely professional and even better... was overall just a very nice person. My husband and I enjoyed her work so much, we took out daughters to get their hair done by Lindsay as well. They were excited to get their hair cut after seeing my new, shorter style! Lindsay talked to them about what they wanted, made suggestions and listened to what they asked for and got to work! They left the salon feeling like superstars! Thank you, Lindsay!!! You really do great work!!!!

• Pros: Friendly, courteous and professional staff- great prices!
• Cons: None

06/09/09

Great hair, bad hygiene.

by somuchbetter

I really liked Sam & Bill's salon the first few times I went. The atmosphere is wonderful and my hair turned out exactly how I wanted it plus some. My color always is perfect and my hair is silky when I leave. I always get compliments on it.

However, the last time I went I felt as though I should apologize for absolutely nothing. I had not gone back in a while since I travel often, and I was questioned a bit rudely as if I was betraying my loyalty to her. I thought she was joking, but she never even cracked a smirk.

While my color was processing, she left and came back and began washing my hair and combing it out.... that's when I noticed the very distinct smell of smoke on her hands. I don't mind smokers, I'm one myself. But if your hands are in my face and running through my hair, either wash them after you smoke or don't smoke while you are working your shift. Gross.

• Pros: Always beautiful hair, listens well
• Cons: uncomfortable sinks, stylist manners