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Sam & Bill's Hair Design Our Raleigh hair salon, a charming 90 year-old restored home, has a warm and inviting atmosphere featuring hardwood floors, fireplaces, and a coffee bar for your comfort. Conveniently located beside The Village District in the heart of Raleigh with easy access to downtown Raleigh, inside the beltline, Hillsborough Street, NC State University, The Village District, and Crabtree Valley.
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Our stylist pride themselves on quality of service, therefore the same service time for a haircut will apply. Deva haircuts utilized styling and cutting techniques unique to wavy, curly and super curly hair. This is ultimately up to the client, however the industry standard is 15-20% of your total service.
Join the team at Sam & Bill's Hair Salon in Raleigh, NC. Our friendly and unique staff of barbers and stylists are encouraged to utilize their ongoing education to bring customers the latest techniques in hair designs. Stylist's performance and skills are directly tied to the reputation and success of the salon.
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Debbie Harmon
May 06, 2022
I have been going for about 27 years and would not go anywhere else. My son has been going for probably 25 years and my husband a couple of years. The best hairdresser we all use the same one and the best people. We call our hairdresser, friend. Service: Hairstyling
Jj
May 04, 2022
Stephanie is the absolute best! I haven't been to her in many years bc I moved. I decided while I would be in town to get my hair done. She remembered how I liked my hair! It was perfect. She is friendly and a nice atmosphere! Looks like I may be driving 2 hours to get my hair done! Yes will keep doing this because she knows my hair.
Lasheria B.
Nov 30, 2021
Well. My honest opinion is I think all Salons should have experience with all hair textures Not just your race but all Race! However I'm an African American woman & she told me they doesn't really do my type of hair & she didn't know what an Simple silk press was DONT WANNA SAY SAM and BILL's are the worst but I will say we Have to do BETTER!
Travis Hill
Sep 23, 2021
Carly always does a good job on my hair and I always get compliments after I get it cut. Service: Haircut
Samantha Taylor
Aug 20, 2021
Dang. I loved this experience. I was looking for someone to give me quite a substantial cut. I met Shilo after she had a last minute cancellation. I really lucked out! This legend is typically booked solid and I can see why! The salon itself is very welcoming and cozy and Shilo, my stylist, is very talented and professional. Run, don't walk y'all. Xx
M. Dod
Jun 12, 2021
Kristi is my favorite! She listens and consults like a queen; takes her time to cut with precision; and is incredibly easy going, down to earth, and relatable. I will continue to book my appointments with her as I look forward to being pampered! Sam and Bill's is such a unique salon with its cozy like interior rather than I sterile salon. I've always been treated with respect and professionalism.
Jennifer Fleming
Jun 11, 2021
This place is the best hair salon I have ever been to. When I first came to Sam & Bill's my hair was a literal disaster, but the stylist Jessica worked hard to fix it. She gave me tips on how to help make my hair healthy again, while also through some miracle work fixing the disastrous hair color that I came in with. I continued making appointments with Jessica, and every time I came in she would outdo herself to make the coloring job look better than it had beforehand.

In addition, the salon is very reasonably priced. I am moving out of the Raleigh area and I will be blessed if I can find a stylist as talented as Jessica in my new location.
Taylor Allison
Jun 11, 2021
Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Quality I've seen both Jess & Kari here and they are both amazing! Each time I have been extremely happy with the outcome of my hair. The shop has a very nice, chill environment and everyone there is very friendly. Prices are also reasonable for the services provided. Definitely recommend this salon! Services: Haircut, Balayage, Hair coloring
Elizabeth Aguilar
Jun 02, 2021
I have gotten my hair cut twice now by sandy and every single time I have left so happy! My hair is super thick and never have I felt like I couldn't trust her with it! Both have been extreme cuts one a bob and recently a pixie. and sandy has left me speechless. everyone at the salon is super nice and welcoming. i will definitely be back and recommending!
Katherine Cook
Mar 21, 2021
Sandy is a true artist as a hairdresser. I love how she uses color to give definition to my hair. I always get compliments on my color and cut. The products they carry keep my hair healthy and shiny.
Sondra C.
Mar 07, 2021
I decided to give Sam and Bill's a try after having just moved to Raleigh a few months ago, and I'm SO glad I did. First of all, I think for most people, especially we ladies who get more than just an occasional cut or blowout, we want the best person we can find who'll understand our hair and also provide impeccable customer service. Well, I found both of those in Kari!

She not only did probably the best highlighting job I've ever had ( and I've been getting highlights for over 30 years), but she was also super friendly, easy to talk to and made what normally seems like a long appointment go by very quickly! I truly enjoyed my time in her chair, LOVE how she did my hair and will DEFINITELY be booking with her in the future. Thanks, Kari!
Katelyn Gimbel
Jan 12, 2021
I just moved to the area and was on the hunt for a new salon. I called in advance to get an idea on pricing for partial highlights and a cut and they were friendly and the prices seemed very reasonable, especially compared to other salons I called in Raleigh. I had Kari as my stylist and loved our conversations and she was really efficient and worked quickly.

I'm so happy with my coloring and she blended the blonde shades beautifully! I also left with a complimentary gift bag that had samples of shampoo & conditioner, a tumbler, and scalp brush. Overall I actually had a lot of fun talking with all the stylists and receptionist there and am looking for a reason to go back soon
Ashley B.
Sep 06, 2019
Kari is the best! She's the only person I trusted with my hair for the 8 years I lived in Raleigh. Cuts were always great and when I decided to try balayage she did a great job as well! She is also awesome at providing recommendations when I wanted a change and also introduced me to products I will never stop using (Moroccanoil dry shampoo ). Plus she's also just a super nice person. Go see her!
Madhuri A.
Aug 06, 2019
Finally found a place that gave me a cut to address my thinning hair. Really neat place as well.
Katie V.
Jun 14, 2019
Recently went to Sam & Bill's Hair Design for the first time, a really friendly atmosphere the whole time I was there. I was seen by Andrea who did highlights and a cut. I love the consult that helped her make the careful and right choices for my type of hair and personal likes. She was so personable and seemed very genuine and talented in her field.

Very glad to have found this place and Andrea too! It was a bit higher than my budget allows for (as often as I likely will need color and a cut) but when my budget allows I will absolutely be at their doorstep!
Niki Gitinabard
Jun 10, 2019
I got my velvet balayage done here last week by Jessica. It looks wonderful. Although I have thick long dark hair and the process took a couple of hours, she was patient and nice all the time. I will definitely be going back.
Jill M.
May 02, 2019
This Raleigh icon has recently celebrated a major milestone birthday. It's a quaint old two story house which has been converted into the go to place for hair cuts, styles and color for both men and women. It is located on Oberlin Road between Cameron Village and Hillsborough Street. Lunch or a cold beer at Players Retreat could be a great way to show off your new hairdo. It's only going to look this good on the day you visit, regardless of how many outrageously over priced products you leave with.

And they do push product. The receptionist is always super helpful and scheduling is done in person or over the phone. A reminder text is deeply appreciated. Usually, I'd say 3 out of 4 appointments begin on time. If I have to wait, it isn't more than about 10-15 minutes. Sandy has lots of energy and gives a positive vibe, despite scolding you if you haven't been in for a while. When I'm not sure what I want to do with my hair, she has good ideas! Super friendly!
Ruby M.
Dec 20, 2018
Shilo saved me and my hair! She's honestly the hair superhero! I came in for a color correction ( April from Bella la Vi had done a number to my hair) and Shilo took my fried brassy hair and actually made it look good! Something I thought was going to be impossible! I had gone to 2 other hairstylist prior to her and no one wanted to touch my hair due to the terrible integrity of it, but she was very careful with it, trying not to overlap the highly processed pieces in efforts to salvage what I had.

My hair is a work in progress and Shilo made sure to explain every step of the way while using very little hairstylist jargon that most don't understand and was also very transparent with the pricing before we even started. this was something that I never got with April, so I was very appreciative of Shilo's professionalism. Thank you so much for giving some life and beauty back to my hair! You've earned yourself a new customer! Also she's amazing at balayage!
Soumya S.
Sep 20, 2018
This is probably the most unsure I have been about the quality of a service ever. I am not a professional hair stylist and I do not claim to know what is right or wrong technique. But as someone who has been getting devacuts for more than two years now, I can tell when something is off. I have recently moved to raleigh and choose Sam and Bills bc of their great reviews.

I went in for a devacut with Stephanie, and she did her part of making me comfortable and asking me questions about what I want. But the end result is something I am still very skeptical about, like i said since I am not a professional I will just let the pictures do the talking for this review- I have attached pictures of my current devacut from Sam and Bills and the okder ones I have been getting.

It wont take much to tell which is which. All in all I am out of 100$, time i invested inwaiting to get an appointment, the hair length that i need to grow back if I want to try something next. I really want to give the stylist benefit of doubt, but i just dont think I can afford to. One of the saddest salon experiences ever.
Peyton H.
Aug 10, 2018
Kari is amazing. I came in for some color and could not have been happier with the result. She was so sweet and took the time to style my hair beautifully. The salon had a great environment, I absolutely love my hair, and the staff was extremely kind. I will be back!
Sinead L.
Jun 10, 2016
I was a walk-in who needed a simple, quick one inch trim. The receptionist and hairdresser were friendly, my service was quick, my hairdresser answered my questions, I didn't get a wash as per my personal request, and I did get my ends trimmed, but this maximum 15 minute procedure cost me $50. I would maybe think that this was the minimum a hairdresser could charge, but the card I was given had $30 and $40 options.

I still tipped my hairdresser as I would normally. I suppose the service wasn't terrible, but I felt jipped and disappointed that I was charged so much for an incredibly simple procedure.
Oregon D.
Jun 01, 2016
Whitney was great. I have curly hair and she did a wonderful job on the cut. I had a big deal event and my hair looked great. She also made me feel very comfortable, as did the receptionist and other stylist I met.
Joyce P.
Feb 10, 2016
I have been going to Sandy Brown for years and am never disappointed! Although over the years I have tried other stylist who are closer to where I live, I keep coming back to Sandy. She doesn't complain about my thick hair and when she cuts my hair, it grows out so well that I feel like it never looks bad. Plus, Sandy is such a sweet person, I leave there feeling so good about myself! Sandy is the gold standard of hair stylists.
Leilane V.
Aug 11, 2013
Great location and reputation - however, as I chose them for being a Redken salon, and gave them the formula used in my hair, was very disappointed with the end result.
Byrd N.
Jan 23, 2013
I love getting my hair cut here-such a great location and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Sarah cut my hair most recently, and she was great! Although it is a little pricey for college students, I think it's worth it.
Wendy R.
Jan 03, 2011
I use Stephanie cause she is great with curly hair. The place is a converted house and always has flowers outside and coffee and snacks to greet you. Parking is fine in a lot across the street. This is a top quality salon with prices not sky high. I highly recommend this salon. They do coloring and haircuts and waxing.
Andrew M.
Dec 15, 2009
Growing up, I was taught a very important lessons by my father: "You NEVER pay for cheap sushi or cheap haircuts. Nothing good can come from either of those decisions." It took a few poor decisions of my own before I stumbled upon Sam and Bill's. It's location is fairly ideal (near NCSU and Cameron Village), but the house that the business occupies can blend quietly into the neighborhood if you aren't actively looking for it. Nevertheless, the salon is friendly and inviting and all of the staff members do a great job of making you feel at ease.

I judge a salon/barbershop by their ability to really listen to the customer; to do what we want rather than what the professional thinks is best. As the great GE Executive Jack Donaghy once said, "my hair is my headsuit, " then I feel the same damn way. Sam and Bill's stylists always listened to my needs, spent extra time dealing with my picky nuances and in the end, delivered a consistently outstanding haircut for around $20. Great place to go if you are looking for rock-solid salon in Raleigh.
Michelle N.
Feb 24, 2009
Nice atmosphere, friendly folks. I got a cut and color. I would have given it a five; however, discovered I had a big streak of dye on the side of my cheek after I got home. A bit embarrassing as I'd stopped for lunch after getting my hair done.