How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%87+47.5Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%64+4.5Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.83SCOREShades Salon
Kannapolis, NC · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #48Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 87 wedding hair stylists · 4.9★ from 241 Google reviews
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Customers hired Shades Salon for 8 kinds of job.
Shades Salon for haircut
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Bri is amazing. I went too light initially and she was able to bring my inspo pic to life (pic on the far right). Love her and her talent!
Kari is awesome! My experience here is always amazing. Love how my hair looks . I’ve been consistently coming here for years.
Hermoso lugar ...profesionales en todo momento.. atentos a lo que quieres saben escuchar al cliente perfectamente ✨️lo recomiendo mucho..sales del lugar con deseos de regresar✨️💖
Love Shades Salon! Everyone is so nice and knowledgeable. Both Yessy and Brianna are amazing! I had the pleasure of both of them doing my hair. I moved to NC from FL a few years ago and could never find a place where I left LOVING my hair, that’s all changed since going to Shades. Highly recommend these ladies.
Very cute salon with such knowledgeable and professional and kind staff. I went in to get a correction from another salon and I will make this my primary salon from here on out. Worth every penny!
Looooveeee my haircut, Yensy was great. She knew exactly what I wanted!
Shades is by far nothing but outstanding! Kari is just the best. She listens intently to my vision for my hair and goes above and beyond to accommodate my requests. I am ALWAYS in love with my hair when I step out of her chair. I HIGHLY recommend!!
I really recommend Genesis, I’ve been going to her for a while now. She always does a great job, makes me feel really good about myself, and she works really well.
I absolutely love this place. Kari is the best! She is patient and honest about your hair and ideas for it! I highly recommend!
I come in for a haircut and blowout and I’m always so amazed by how much care Genesis puts into my hair , she’s so sweet and very professional! I love her work
Everyone here was so incredibly nice, especially Brianna. I loved my experience and their work was so beautiful! I highly recommend this place, will definitely be coming back
From finding the salon, to my consultation, and getting in for the service, my expectations were highly exceeded! Brianna really took the time to listen and understand what I was going for and worked with me to get there. I could NOT be happier 💜 thank you so much!
Brianna did an awesome job on my hair. She pays attention to detail, gives honest recommendations, and makes the whole experience comfortable. My hair looks healthier, cleaner, and way easier to style now. I’ll definitely be coming back.
Always a great experience for a color and/or cut with Jessica Phillips! I followed her from another salon because she listens to what I am desiring and does a fantastic job. I’ve not received hair services from the other stylists but the environment is down to earth and it is a welcoming and creative atmosphere for…
I booked with genesis through the website very easy and amazing service!
I’ve been seeing Kari at shades for about 5 years now. She is so welcoming and professional and incredibly knowledgeable. Her assistants have been thoroughly trained and while at your appointments you can observe how they are continuously learning new techniques and tricks from Kari daily. She takes time to ensure…
I got the best hair cut ever done by Joselyn! She listened to exactly what I wanted and gave me an amazing blowout after. Absolutely will be back!!
I had a great experience at Shades Salon. My hairstylist was amazing very professional, talented, and truly a model stylist. She knew exactly how to make my hair look its best while still keeping it natural and stylish. The whole salon had a welcoming atmosphere, and you can tell they really care about their…
Absolutely love Kari and the girls! They are amazing at what they do and always make me feel so welcomed and comfortable. The customer service is top tier, everyone is so friendly and professional, and scheduling appointments is always super easy and stress-free. You can tell they genuinely care about their clients…
Amazing and incredible service. Keri is so nice and helpful, especially since I never know what to do with my hair. Highly recommend!!
Obsessed is an understatement 😍 I’m sooo in love with my new hair!! Huge thank you to @shadessalon and @briannahairco for making me feel so confident again ✨She always makes me feel so special, red carpet ready🩷
Brianna was awesome. My hair was a complete mess and she transformed it into state of the art hair style wit her color and cut. So excited and I will be returning customer.
Jessica is amazing. She is very knowledgeable and provides excellent customer service.
My hair feels like it’s come back to life! ✨ I don’t know what kind of magic Kari worked, but she is truly incredible at what she does. I’ve been going to the same stylist for almost 10 years (and she’s amazing), so I rarely let anyone else touch my hair — but I am so glad I trusted Kari. My hair hasn’t felt this…
I came in today, feeling really down about myself (no appointment) Brianna took the time with me as if I had been her client for years. I love my hair, the atmosphere and the way she treats her customers is outstanding. Thank you for taking the time to stay when you could have easily said you didn't have an opening. So thankful to have found this salon.
Ashley King - was and has been one of the best stylist that I have ever had! She puts in the work for her clients. She is personable, fun to talk to, easy going, honest, and will make you feel shiny and new when she is done. I have her booked for bridal and MOH hair and makeup. She took me from faded reddish color…
I had such a wonderful experience at this salon! From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and comfortable. My stylist, Ashley, really took the time to listen to what I wanted, asked questions to make sure she understood, and gave me exactly what I wanted that I haven’t been able to get anywhere else in years! I…
Jewel was amazing. So kind and took her time with me. It had been a year since I had a haircut and I wanted to change it up a little and she guided me through it and answered all my questions. I walked out of there very happy!
I have been going to Jessica for quite some time! She is amazing! Her customer service is top tier! I highly recommend her hair artistry! 🤍
Just left for my first haircut here! Everyone was beyond welcoming and friendly and I absolutely LOVE my haircut! I feel like myself again! I left feeling like a million bucks
“I am absolutely thrilled with my hair! I showed [her name] a picture of what I wanted, and she nailed it perfectly. She truly listened to what I wanted, paid attention to every detail, and made sure I was happy every step of the way. The end result was exactly what I had envisioned—actually even better. Not only…
I booked a haircut here on a whim, not knowing much about it , but was needing something close by. I ended up getting scheduled with Yensy and she did a fantastic job! She texted me ahead of time with updates, was so kind and pleasant to talk to, and did a great job giving me exactly what I wanted (trimmed a few…
Shades Salon was incredible! The staff and owner are super friendly, and welcoming. From start to finish the experience was fantastic. Brianna did my hair, and took the time to listen to what I wanted, while offering me her input. She is very skilled, and educated me about my hair and what products to use. My hair…
I can’t say enough about Brianna and her work. She has worked miracles this past year on my hair. It was so damaged from wearing hair extensions. (not done by her) She is very professional, knowledgeable, works well on scheduling you in when the time works good for you. Just so sweet all the way around. I leave her chair feeling like a million bucks.
I have been wanting to get back to my natural hair color(s) for a while but was beginning to think it wasn’t going happen. My friend referred me to Kari at Shades Salon. I had a consult and we set an appointment. Kari explained each step to me as she worked her magic and I LOVE the results!! Thank you Kari and all…
I had an amazing experience today at Shades Salon! Brianna worked her magic, transforming my hair from purple to a beautiful balayage with dark brown and caramel tones. Not only was she incredibly skilled, but she was also friendly and professional, ensuring that the process was done in a healthy way for my hair.…
Very great experience!! Amanda was very nice and patient. Loved my hair results came out so good. Will definitely come again!
I got a wash, cut, and blow out from Jewel’s a while ago. She did amazing and listened to what I wanted. My hair also grew fast, If you know you know! I can’t wait to book again with her sometime soon. Amazing service!
Genesis has been amazing both times I've gone to her. I've never been one to get frequent haircuts bc I don't get any special haircut that makes it worthwhile, but her blowouts are always worth it. Will definitely be getting regular cuts and blowouts by her. Service is 10/10.
I had a very good experience. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a friendly smile and directed to take a seat while I wait for my appointment. When I met my hairstylist Amanda, she greeted me with a smile. She made sure throughout the entire appointment that I felt comfortable. I was offered something to…
New to the area and wanted a place close to home. Jessica did a great job with my first cut in months!
I have not had my hair cut in over a year! Sabrina did an amazing job and gave me a mama makeover with my cut and style! I have finally found my stylist!
I’m somewhat new to the area and was looking for a salon to cut and color my hair for an upcoming trip. After several days of researching and comparing numerous salons (yes, I’m THAT girl), I decided on Shades Salon for their great reviews, close location, and open availability. I was nervous for this appointment as…
I had an amazing experience with Amanda! From the beginning, she did an incredible job correcting my hair after a mishap with a different hairstylist. She fixed my blonde beautifully and I couldn’t have been happier with the results. The second time, she did an outstanding job with my color again. I highly recommend…
Sabrina did a PHENOMENAL job on my hair. She’s a wonderful person to talk to & makes your experience feel luxurious. She took her time to evaluate the condition of my hair & breakage, listened to my wants and needs, and gave me the look I desired!! She’s careful about what she does, and won’t take too much length…
Great experience with Sabrina! Very relaxing, clean environment!
I’m naturally a very dark brunette and wanted to go a lot lighter without straight bleaching my whole head and killing my hair. Kari did an amazing job! She listened to what I wanted and my concerns and told me what to expect. I’m so much brighter and I still have the option to go lighter if I want to in the future…
I love this salon!!! Ashley King is absolutely the best. She listens to what I want and always exceeds my expectations. If you’re looking for a professional stylist come here!
Shades Salon is the best!!! I always leave with the perfect hair color. Autumn is an amazing colorist!
I had a wonderful experience with Kari. She took time to understand what I wanted and absolutely nailed it. I feel refreshed and beautiful! I definitely recommend Kari and this salon.
Absolutely worth every minute! The owner is an amazing stylist and very professional and friendly.
I recently relocated back to town from Los Angeles, California, and was unsure about which new salon I would commit to, as well as how many I would have to visit before I found a suitable setting and hair stylist, but Shades of Salon was a secret gem that I discovered right away! The owner trimmed and styled my hair…
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Hairstyling | 60 | $48–$119 |
| Shampoo & conditioning | 58 | $56–$124 |
| Haircut | 54 | $43–$79 |
| Hair coloring | 33 | $124–$323 |
| Blowouts | 21 | $53–$113 |
| Balayage | 15 | $238–$426 |
| Hair highlighting | 5 | $171–$371 |
| Blowdry | 4 | — |







