Samuel Cole Salon

Just moved to the Raleigh area, and gave this place a try — very impressive! Morgan cut my hair and did exactly what I asked, and then some. She is a true stylist and knew what worked for my hair, despite just meeting me. The salon also offers a great variety of complimentary drinks and products. Definitely recommend!

Very pleased with this salon! I found them on Unilocal and then checked out their instagram including stylist Katie Hu’s ig page. The salon is very modern and sleek. Katie did an amazing job. I got a complimentary parrafin wax hand dip and they were even prepared with little trays for your jewelry. Katie took her time on me and educated me on styling my new look. All and all really pleased! Already booked another appointment!

I love a good chat and to leave a place feeling like I look 10 times better than I could ever do myself, stylist Carolyn Nord delivers both! I also loved her tips for styling at home, something so few stylists do, thanks to her I’ve changed from blow drying in the bathroom to doing it in a humid free cooler space so my hair is not as frizzy. Carolyn is always great on describing what the products she is using does and never fails to deliver on my requests.

I have been to see Morgan three times now and I love her. I came in with a head full of hair issues … I had gotten a bad cut and needed help knowing what to do. She was great.
One of the things I most like about her is her honesty. On my first visit she said, «Okay, you are probably not going to love this cut because it’s going to take a little while for this [right] side to grow back out.» But, she also wanted to give me a cut that was going to work during the growing-​out phase. She has done a great job.
Morgan is great at seeing where I want to go and helping me devise a plan to get there.
I highly recommend Morgan. AND, apparently I’m not the only one, she recently got a promotion!

I called today to get a revision on a cut/​trim previously done there that I wasn’t totally thrilled with, and I must say, the response I got was the reason they have the reputation they do as a première salon in Raleigh.
Even though my original stylist wasn’t available this afternoon, they were so accommodating and got me in immediately. They were so friendly and awesome in making sure my hair was exactly what I wanted.
I couldn’t be happier with the level of service today, and Jenny was fantastic, positive, and knowledgable. She even went a step further and curled the ends so I left feeling like I had Beyoncé-​worthy hair. She also gave me great advice when I had questions about products for at-​home use.
Tip: if you can avoid appointments on Saturday, I would try to go during the week. It’s much more laid back/​less hectic than the weekends.

My husband and I just relocated here from Dallas, TX. I was looking for a new stylist, and quite nervous about starting over with someone new (us Texas girls love our hair). Thankfully, I found not only this salon, but Carolyn. She is one of their Senior Stylists, and absolutely AMAZING. Their salon is on trend, has great products and services, and is fabulous. Would recommend them to anyone!

I am not the type of person that typically leaves reviews, but I had such a positive experience with this salon! I am very non-​committal when it comes to salons and stylists, but I have already booked my next appointment.
Libby was my stylist and I can’t recommend her enough! Listened to my requests and gave me exactly what I had envisioned. She was also a lot of fun to talk to, which matters if you’re going to be sitting in a chair for 3 hours.
I will say, this is the most I have ever spent on cut & color, but this is also the first time I actually love the results. You get what you pay for, and I definitely feel that it was worth the price!

Morgan is an amazing hair stylist. I went to another salon and had very expensive and gorgeous hair long extensions placed. I was then looking for someone to cut long layers to complete the look. I normally and pretty relaxed when it comes to getting my hair cut but the extensions were so expensive that I was nervous about having just anyone hack into it. Morgan took a long time to really listen to what I wanted. She cut my hair very slowly and methodically. I could tell she was really concentrating. Ultimately it ended up being the best hair cut I ever got. My extensions look better than I thought they could be. I have been living here for ten years and I finally found a stylist!

I swear, I have written a review for this salon 3 times, but apparently that was only in my head.
In any case, if you found this on Unilocal,that means you are looking for a new place to get your hair cut. Relax, you found it. Samuel Cole is an amazing salon… it’s modern without being stark, trendy without being snobbish, and you get a true luxury salon experience for half of what you would pay in a big city.
Free wine (or coke/​water/​etc.), parrafin wax for your hands, lots of options for extra services that are reasonable (eyebrows for $ 12), and the ever-​important scalp massage during your shampoo. Do not overlook that, ladies!
Dustin is a fantastic stylist: I have been going to him for about a year now, and I will tell you he does a great job. I recommended him to my sister and now he cuts her hair, too. He is warm and friendly, but if you aren’t in a chatty mood, he’s happy to focus on your cut while you relax. He can talk to anyone and find common ground, which is a pretty awesome quality to have. Plus, he does a great job on my hair and gives the best blow-​out I’ve ever had (no flat ironing my hair stick-​straight)!
I highly recommend Dustin and the salon for a great experience. They do an awesome referral program as well, so be sure to tell them I referred you. ;) (Half-​joking, I don’t know how that works through social media, but it was worth a try.)
Seriously, stop looking for a salon and go ahead an make your appointment. This will become your new «happy place».

Love this place! Go toMichael he makes you feel like a queen. Best consult ever. He takes your needs, your vision, and he supports you wholeheartedly. He is also honest about your hair’s needs and neither pushes dye nor product. Love!

Elegant; great customer service and perfect color specialists. My hair is fabulous now.

Cara Harrison is an absolute genius. I have literally been complimented on my hair every single day since I started seeing her a couple of years ago. Every single day. Not only that, but if I arrive stressed or in a bad mood, I always leave relaxed and happy… not to mention beautiful! The best thing I ever did was sit in her chair and let her take over.

For years I colored my hair out of a box and sat on the firetruck at JJ’s Kids Cuts for a trim. Now that I have reached «a certain age» I have no problem investing in proper haircare. I tried quite a few salons before I found Samuel Cole but never felt they were worth the price. Now that I’ve been to Samuel Cole, I won’t be leaving. Veronique does my cut and color (I just went SHORT and love it). She’s fantastic and listens and gets to know what her clients expect. I don’t think hers is an easy job — women can be very particular about their hair, myself included — but she always has a smile on her face. I’m a fan.

I’m the kind of person who really needs to connect with the person who cuts their hair. And we all know how hard it is to find a good stylist. But I have found a great one. I absolutely love Jen. She always listens to what I want to have done, and makes me feel so good about my hair! Not to mention today she gave me the «beach waves», touched by sun color and curls I dreamed of and couldn’t be happier! She’s always fun, she always has awesome hair tricks to share, and never disappoints in haircut/​color ideas. She managed to keep my natural look as I wanted and I recommend her 100%. Also try their warm wax hand treatment. Smells sooo good! Well, maybe not the chocolate one if you have a late evening appointment: D

I’m not particularly high maintenance – I’m not someone who goes to spas regularly or gets manicures regularly or anything like that. But the only thing I am picky about is my hair. As someone who is really invested in finding a great salon + stylist, I’ll just say that Samuel Cole and Tiffanie S. are among the best that I’ve ever discovered.
I’ve been going to Tiffanie for three years now and she is amazing! Granted, I’ve got long hair and I think it’s hard to mess up my cuts, but Tiffanie is amazing at giving my thick, stick straight Asian hair body, volume and movement. She listens to what I want in a cut + color and gives honest feedback about what might work for my hair or another direction that might be better. I’ve been wanting to try color for years but have been shy about taking the plunge – Tiffanie was able to give me the lighter color I was looking for without any of the brassiness that I was concerned about! Even better, Tiffanie is just a fantastic person over all and it’s easy to pass a couple of hours just chatting with her while she’s working on my hair.
The Salon itself is wonderful and such a luxurious experience. You’re offered beverages and even a paraffin treatment for your hands while you’re getting your hair done. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming.
Although a bit pricey, I would definitely recommend this salon to anyone looking for a stellar place for their hair.

Just a fabulous salon! I started at their sister store Salon Moxie years ago and have transferred to Samuel Cole since they closed Moxie down.
Beautiful décor and friendly staff! I love the Bumble and Bumble product they have here. I see Kristi and she is great! Flexible on meeting my financial needs and hair needs. She is down to earth and easy to pass 2 hours with. You receive a beverage and a true salon experience. Try it out!

I’ve been here twice. I love the complimentary vouchers they give first time visitors and the free drinks they offer (just think wine and snip!). The haircuts have been o.k. — I haven’t been blown away yet — but I liked the highlights I got there. Oh, and the shampoos have been amazing! I would also recommend trying the complimentary hand paraffin wax! One thing to consider is that if you’re going to get layered haircuts, you can get a dry cut — don’t let them tell you otherwise. One person told me that I had to get a shampoo and wet cut (and pay more), but another hairdresser told me that wasn’t necessary and I never had to shampoo my hair for a layered cut in the past. They’re decently priced compared to other places, but you can select from a wide range of hair dressers depending on how much you’re willing to shell out.

After getting having an okay experience at another area salon, I decided on a whim to see if Samuel Cole could fit me in as a walk in. I had read the reviews and figured an hour or so of pampering was just what I needed. I really, really wanted this place to be my go-​to salon.
Upon entering the salon I was greeted by the receptionist, who honestly? Didn’t see overly thrilled to be there. I think that’s suppose to be the vibe at the salon, that sort of cool, nonplussed attitude. I’ve been to plenty of over-​the top salons (Boston, Atlanta, NYC) and the first impression is very important. I asked if they could accommodate my walk in and she looked to see if she could. They could but only with a level 1 or 2 stylist. Apparently these are the folks that are either just out of hair school or only out a few years. I opted for a level 2 and made sure the receptionist understood that my hair was curly. I had walked in with it flat ironed. She took my info (and my credit card, they do this to prevent you from making an appointment and not cancelling in time or not showing. While I have never had to do this any place before, I get it.) I was offered a drink (they have a sheet with hot, cold, alcoholic) and told it would be a few moments.
The salon is very big. The décor is modern and sleek and they had a great selection of new magazines. They also use Oribe and Bumble and Bumble products. I noticed a lot of stylist walking their clients to check out up could tell they were regulars. This got my hopes up that maybe I to, would become a regular.
My stylist came out and introduced herself and away we went for a consult. I wanted to glaze my hair and have the ends trimmed. I also expected to get a blowout and style. Which I did, but the blow out and a flat iron? All extra. 52 $ extra. Now the stylist did tell me it was extra (towards the tail end of our time together) and was nice enough to tell me that they had a «do it yourself» bar. But I didn’t really think extra was going to be so much. Because the reality is that I have had my haircut by a master stylist (we are talking over 10 years in the hair business) and blown out and flat ironed for under 100 $. I am all paying for what you get but in this case my hair wasn’t the sleekest it has ever been. My cut? Was good, my color also good but I did not walk out of the salon with hair that was going to stop people and have them ask me where it was done. For the price I paid? That is how I should have walked out.
The salon prides themselves on making sure the client is happy and this may seem like a bad review but it isn’t. I can tell the place does hair well but I just think they are overpriced for what you get. I didn’t feel overly pampered. I feel like I spent a lot of money for just a so-​so experience. Maybe a different stylist would be the difference I need but I’m not going to take the chance.

Honestly, the best salon in Raleigh/​Durham area. The recent visit was my third time at Samuel Cole. I fell in love the first time I was there. As soon as I checked in, the receptionist politely offered me something to drink. They have both alcoholic and non-​alcoholic beverages. Nikki is my stylist, she’s very patient. She listens to what you want, gives you her opinions and works with you. Her associate shampooed my hair and gave me a gloss. I went for a «full bang» look this time, Nikki patiently taught me how to do the look at home since I don’t know how to do my hair at all. After she was done, she gave me a list of the products she used on my hair. The salon uses Bumble & Bumble hair line. The products smell wonderful. Have nothing bad to say about this salon. Also, the bang trims are complimentary in between appointments.
Mention my name -«Cho Hung Chiu» to receive $ 20 off on your next appointment, & you will receive a goodie bag on your first visit.

At the beginning of 2011, after 27 years of moderately attractive, but largely uneventful brunetteness, I finally decided to bite the bullet and dye my hair red. I had wanted to for years, but was afraid of the expense required to maintain the color: red, after all, is the hardest to hold on to. It can also go badly, badly wrong. No way was I going to do it myself!
After a bit of research, I decided to try Samuel Cole Salon. The reviews were consistently good, and unlike other salons I called, their receptionist was very personable on the phone. She listened to my needs and concerns before scheduling me with a well-​suited stylist.
My little sister accompanied me on that first trip — at the time, to the salon’s old location on Newton Rd. — and we were both very impressed by Samuel Cole’s atmosphere, service, and perks (wine and snacks while you wait!). I was introduced to Whitney, who, in addition to being effusive and good-​natured, is also an attentive listener. After hearing my concerns and looking through pictures of the color I wanted, she explained exactly what her plan was before touching a single hair on my head. She answered all of my irritating questions («What’s that one do?» «Why is that chemical that color?» «How does this stuff work, anyway?») with patience and genuine interest.
I walked into the salon a bangless brunette with virgin hair. I walked out a smoking redhead with a wonderful, sassy cut and freshly shorn fringe (and super-​soft hands, courtesy of the chocolate paraffin treatment I got while I waited)! My sister and I were astounded, and over the next several days I got tons and tons of compliments.
I had several maintenance recolors with Whitney. Most of them went just as well as the first visit, but eventually we reached a weird sort of impasse: my color kept coming out much darker than I wanted, with a magenta sort of tinge that wasn’t really working for me. The salon generously comped me for not one, but TWO recolors while we tried to find a formula that worked, which is a big deal when you consider the expense of a single visit.
The second time, they paired me with senior stylist Carolyn Nord, who worked closely with Whitney — they keep digital records of every formula combination they try — to figure out what would work best for me. She decided to try some block highlights and a more natural, coppery, saturated formula.
Holy SMOKES, did it work! I felt like a new redhead all over again. With her dry sense of humor (and shared love of Dave Matthews), her personality was a natural fit for mine: I knew I’d found my stylist.
I kicked off this year as Carolyn’s model for a master class taught by internationally renown stylist Ronnie Stam. Carolyn worked her TAIL off creating four separate, beautiful looks that would showcase her immense talent while making me – a geeky, pale, professional writer — look like a bona fide cover girl. My Unilocal profile picture is from that shoot!
Thanks to the precision and talent of stylists like Carolyn and Whitney, I am constantly mistaken for a natural ginger! I would recommend them to absolutely anyone and everyone who wants luscious, dynamic color that turns heads. You get what you pay for, and at Samuel Cole Salon, you get all of your money’s worth and then some. I am proud to be one of their clients!