Hair Color Xperts At Carmel

03/29/08

Sara really is FANTASTIC!

by shalko at Citysearch

I just moved to Charlotte in June and have had an AWFUL time trying to find someone that could do a nice job on my hair. I decided to give it one last ditch effort and began searching on the internet for salons. I found tons of great reviews for Haircolorxperts in Pineville and decided to make an appointment with Sara to see if she was really as great as people said she was. I knew I wanted my hair to be a blonde color that went well with my skin tone, I'm pretty indecisive and like when stylists make knowledgeable suggestions and decisions for me- after all, they are the professionals. I picked out some pictures in a magazine at the salon and explained to Sara what I was thinking, she gave suggestions, explained the process to me and gave me her HONEST genuine opinion. It was so nice to talk to someone who was willing to give me a professional opinion. The color came out fantastic, the blonde color didn't make me look washed out, it was perfect! The cut was wonderul as well, and something that I'll easily be able to style myself at home. Sara also waxed my eyebrows and did a really nice job. She's a true perfectionist and made me feel like I was her only client of the day. Please believe me, I'm extremely fussy about my hair and am so weary about reviews, but now I see what all the hype's about, Sara really is GREAT! I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone who's searching for a great hair dresser, I'm really excited to go back! :o)

• Pros: My entire experience was great. Easy to find and plenty of parking.

10/29/09

Best hairstylist ever-Fron new transplant to NC

by Maria Vassilios at Citysearch

New to NC for almost 1 yr. Even from the North where I basically have my roots. My last best hairstyist was about 15 yrs. ago. (On a recommendation frm my fellow BFF from the North, I made an appointment with her girl Mariellla and finally found my next and hopefully last Best Hairstylist yet. She knew exactly how to cut my unrully naturally curly hair so that if I wore it straight or curly it always looked great. (Best when she blew it out for me first of course). Even when I went past my due time to cut it. It would still grow out with some style. No waiting for the S#*%! stage to pass. Need a name-ask for Mariella to be your stylist. You will LUV HER! as much as my BFF & I do. (P.S.-I'm a former hairstylist myself)

• Pros: Mariella
• Cons: A bit pricey for my budget, but worth the treat to myself.

10/21/09

Finally, found someone

by lkygrl2u at Citysearch

This was my second visit with Amy, and I love her!!!

I have tried about 3 salons since moving here about 8 months ago, my fiance and I just bought a home in the area when we received a coupon in the mail from Haircolorxperts. I thought ok I'll try this place but have no expectations since everyone here thinks hilights here should be really blond. Oh, was I wrong!!! When I went to the salon it was nice and very friendly they offer you beverages while you wait which wasn't long.

Amy first sat me down and had me l tell her everything that I had experienced in the last 8months. She was very patient and understanding, and got that I didn't want this all over fake really blond color up top and this dark color underneath. She suggested that I get full head hilights, to break up the darkness underneath and tone the blond down to a nice golden wheat color, then on my next visit to get a partial hilight and add just a few lowlights to break up the solid blond color on my ends. The reason for that was to save me on cost, which by the way she went over the prices before she started doing anything to my hair to make sure it fit my budget. How great is that!!!

I just went for my second visit and she did exactly what she said she was going to do. This time I also got a haircut and she was very careful not to take to much off because I'm growing my hair out for my wedding. I would recommend her to any of those blonds out there who want to be natural looking and not fake blond.

• Pros: knowledgable and helpful staff
• Cons: parking lot can be busy on Saturdays

10/20/09

very pleased...

by Beth with haircolorxperts at Citysearch

Beth has highlighted and cut my hair 2 times and I want to share her with you...she is really, really top notch!!!

My hair color is stunning and so beautiful. I love looking

at the color and she has done a wonderful job to keep me looking natural while getting rid of those ugly greys!

Also, she has worked with me with products as my hair is very fine and thinning. Great person and all costs are

known so there is no surprise and that sits well with me.

Clearly she enjoys hair and her knowledge of color is

outstanding. I highly recommend her as you'll not be

disappointed.

• Pros: reasonable fees
• Cons: none

08/31/09

Julie is excellent at new styles and coloring

by Jeanna Willis at Citysearch

When I first went to the salon I was frustrated with my hair and my prior hairdresser. I have been having my hair colored for years. I have been a brunette and a blonde at different times. About two years ago a hairdresser really destroyed my hair when she was touching up my roots. I had long hair at the time and was heartbroken when I had to cut it off very short due to it being FRIED!!! I changed salons but was never able to get my hair looking and feeling good again. When my husband called Hair Color Experts I was very worried because I thought that I needed to go to a real expensive spa to get what I needed to fix my hair, but I was SO WRONG. She gave me far more than I ever expected. I recently had her cut my hair short again and I have never had so many compliments on my hair in my whole life. I swear that when I am out, at least one person will ask me who does my hair. We were out of town on a business trip to a different state and I had a lady come up to me and ask me if she could take pictures of my hair to show to her hairdresser. I gave her my number and she sent me pictures of her new hair style done almost as well as mine.(ha ha). Everytime I come home from the salon my husband loves it because my hair looks great and I am always in the best mood because Julie keeps me so entertained and happy while I am there. This is the first review that I have ever taken the time to write about anyone. Julie is the BEST!!!

• Pros: Best customer service ever!!!!!
• Cons: NO DRAWBACKS AT ALL.

03/25/09

Always happy!

by stephanielukejones at Citysearch

My daughter and I both go to this salon and we both go to Andre. We really love his work! He always listens and gives his advice on what will look good and what will be trendy and upto date.

My daughter likes to get highlights and colored locks.. like blue or purple or pink!!! She is very picky about her hair and has never really liked a stylist before...we have had self-cutting disasters!! Andre always listens to her and gives his opinion on the best cut and style...and, she listens to him...which is great!

I am more traditional...wanting blonde highlights and a nice layered bob-type. Andre always does the best highlights...advises when to do partial highlights and full. Last time he even said that my hair was getting too washed out on the ends and suggested putting in lowlights instead...and it looks great. I used to have a shorter bob and he suggested growing it out some and I am happy with that too.

In conclusion: If you want someone to really do what is going to look best on you, with your lifestyle and with your hair type...give this salon a try.

• Pros: friendly staff, good location, reliable.
• Cons: no seating when not getting hair done

12/21/08

Outstanding hair salon

by cherylmonroe at Citysearch

My experience with Wendy at this salon was outstanding. I had been going to another salon for awhile, even though I wasn't getting good results, simply out of loyalty. I finally decided, I needed to find a place that could see what needed to be done. I can assure you that I will continue to go to Wendy from now on. I hope you do too.

11/14/08

Saved my hair and gave me the best look ever!

by alyssajayd at Citysearch

Nov 12th I decided I wanted to be blond. I had brownish hair with the roots growing out. (Roots dirty blond) I went to Sally?s and spoke to someone who carefully instructed me . I did everything right. My hair on the other hand did not do anything right. LOL My roots were white and the rest was canary yellow. It was horrible and I was mortified. I refused to go to work the next day and started calling salons. Everyone wanted a consultation just to make an appointment. BLAH! This could take weeks! A ray of hope though, haircolorexperts could get me in the next day! I had hope. Hair feeling like straw and looking like tweedy bird on a bad day I felt blessed to get anyone so soon to fix my mess. I also had a engagement party to go in two days. I come into the place with a cap on my head revealing NOTHING. Everyone was great! My stylist Beth handed it to me straight exactly what she could do. I was skeptical but hopeful. While she worked on my head for 3 hours I drank red wine and relaxed. I felt really comfortable she was going to do great. Nothing burned or hurt my head and it was looking like she was getting progress. Results; not only did my hair turn out the prettiest color blond I have ever had it but it was soft and shinny. Miracle if you ask me. LOL I will not only keep this color but I will never let another person (Even myself) for as long as she is there touch my hair. The experience was just a blessing and the next day I got an abundance of complements. Thanks Beth!

• Pros: in quick, great job, nice staff, prof work
• Cons: none

10/18/08

sara is sooo great!

by mr333 at Citysearch

I just moved to Charlotte and had really bad highlights from before, they were too blond and didn't look natural at all. So I read about hair color xperts online and made an appointment with sara. She made my color look so natural again!!! I am SO satisfied with what she has done, she really toned it down but kept it looking blond, she did exactly what i wanted. So if you just moved here or want to correct your color or are just looking for someone new, i highly recommend this place and especially sara!

09/26/08

It totally depends on the stylist! Mine is great!

by pwrpuf2k at Citysearch

When I began going to Haircolorxperts, I was new to the area & growing my hair out for donation. I was very worried about going to a new salon since I had had the same great stylist for several years, but I took the plunge because of the reviews here.

I decided to set up a consultation & just have trims for a few months until it was time to cut my hair for Pantene's Beautiful Locks. I felt that would give me an opportunity to get to know my stylist & the salon. My initial experience was not good. The product was great but my stylist that was not for me. She didn't listen to me during the consultation & didn't understand my needs. The time came closer for me to cut my hair but I did not want my initial stylist to actually do it. There was another stylist in the salon similar to my style who I was interested in having do my cut. Keeping up with current trends is important to me.

I set up my appt. for my cut and was blessed from the hair gods above! My initial stylist, who I was uncomfortable with, was out due to illness & they offered me the stylist who I wanted, JULIE! Haircolorxperts knew that this cut was VERY important to me & wanted to work with me, to either wait or go with Julie. I didn't hesitate, I asked for a consultation with Julie and dove in.

Julie listened to me more in the 5 minute consultation than any other stylist ever had. My hair was very long and straight because of the weight but it really is thick, wavy, curly, straight mixed up hair that I love to rock when shorter. BUT since I'm a full time student who has to go to a hospital for clinicals and can't plan on "fixing it" in the mornings the cut & color had to be easy to work with.

She listened, asked questions & had at it. My hair is awsome because of Julie's haircutting, color AND LISTENING skills! Make sure your stylist matches your lifestyle! The other stylist is great with others who are similar to her, but she wasn't for me...

09/26/08

Saved by a hair color expert

by Ialex at Citysearch

I highly recommed haircolorxperts. I've only been there once so far but I would highly recommend it. I went to haircolorxperts after trying to color my hair at home. I was trying to go from dark brown hair to blonde. Needless to say it was a home made disaster. I arrived for my appointment with Beth, a hair color genius, looking like an orange crayon. She corrected my hair color and turned me into a blonde bombshell. The staff was extremely courteous and professional and I left out of there feeling like a star.

• Pros: courteous staff, skilled stylists
• Cons: a little pricey