Raleigh-Durham/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 05, 2019
The 5 best hair salons in RaleighPhoto: Alter EGO/Yelp

Looking to check out the best hair salons in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top hair salons in Raleigh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for hair salons.

Raleigh-area consumers tend to spend more in November at health and beauty businesses than other months of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of reputation management services and business insights for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Raleigh-area health and beauty businesses grew to $53 for the metro area in November of last year, second only to December.

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1. Alter Ego

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First on the list is Alter EGO. Located at 119 E. Hargett St., Floor 2, the hair salon and day spa is the highest-rated hair salon in Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 313 reviews on Yelp.

2. The Junction Salon & Bar

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Next up isĀ The Junction Salon & Bar, situated at 327 W. Davie St., Suite #114. With 4.5 stars out of 161 reviews on Yelp, the hair salon, nail salon and venues and event space has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Mark Christopher Salon

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Mark Christopher Salon, located at 509 W. Whitaker Mill Road, Suite #115, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the hair salon 4.5 stars out of 73 reviews.

4. K Elizabeth Salon

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K Elizabeth Salon, a hair salon and waxing spot, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 26 Yelp reviews. Head over to 510 St. Mary's St. to see for yourself.

5. Atomic Salon

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Check out Atomic Salon, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 50 reviews on Yelp. You can find the hair salon at 905 W. Morgan St.

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