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Amal Hair Studio

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(46 reviews)
Review highlights

"Kind, professional, and friendly service!"

"Great service and a very comfortable environment."

"Good location in North Raleigh"


Overview

Categories

Hair salon

Website

N/A


Hours

Sunday

Closed

Monday

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Description

As the most highly experienced hair salon Raleigh NC has to offer, Amal Hester specializes in hair color, keratin treatments, and modern hairstyles. Amal has been a hairstylist for over 10 years. She attended and trained in Chapel Hill at The Aveda Institute and the Aveda Concept Salon. She has attended advanced training venues in the field and as a result, her styling work has gotten her known by many, as “Raleigh’s best-kept secret when it comes to hair color”.


Reviews

Mar 05, 2024

Knowledge and fun! Priced fairly! Love coming for my appointments because we always have a good time and I leave feeling beautiful.


Feb 05, 2024

Amal does amazing work and makes getting your hair done fun. She has given me one of the best haircuts I’ve ever had.


Feb 05, 2024

Amal is one of the best hairdressers you will find out there. Not only does she pay great attention to detail but she is very color savvy, and a hard worker. She also genuinely cares for her clients and her goal is to make them happy. She is experienced with all hair types but especially middle eastern curly hair. I started using Amal 3 years ago after my hairdresser retired and haven't regret it since. She always does a great job on my keratin, color, highlights, and cut and I never leave dissatisfied.


Feb 05, 2024

I’ve been to many salons in many cities in my life, and the treatment and service I received from Amal today was one of my very best experiences. She is an EXCELLENT stylist and colorist. I can’t find the words to recommend her enough. She could easily find her place at the best salon in Manhattan. Highly, highly recommended.


Feb 05, 2024

Loved my experience here! Amal not only made me feel like my hair concerns were heard but she also provided helpful advice on products to use. The haircut (all around trim with angled face framing bangs) I wanted was exactly provided and I left feeling really confident. I will definitely return for another trim in the future!


Feb 05, 2023

I had such a fantastic experience with Amal. My hair looks healthier than it has in MONTHS! She is an artist with the cut and styling. She is also easy to talk to and made me feel welcomed and comfortable from the moment I met her. I second the review about her excellent head massage during the shampoo. Amal, thank you so much for taking care of me today!


Feb 05, 2023

I've been going to Amal for years now, and she always makes my hair look and feel great!


Feb 05, 2022

Amal does an awesome job on cutting my hair and she is very professional! I would highly recommend.


Feb 05, 2022

Amal does excellent work and is a perfectionist when it comes to her work with all of her clients and I highly recommend her.


Feb 05, 2022

Amal does fantastic cuts for both women and guys! My wife and I both have used her for years. Highly recommended!


Feb 05, 2022

Amal has been working with me on my color and highlights for the past 3 years. She is extremely responsive, has a great location in Raleigh, and does extremely high-quality work. I would recommend her work to anyone!


Feb 05, 2022

Amal is a very professional and skilled hair stylist. Great service and a very comfortable environment.


Feb 05, 2022

Amal is amazing! She really listens to what you want and makes sure you are satisfied with your results. She is super friendly and very accommodating. By far the best stylist I’ve been to within the Triangle area!


Feb 05, 2022

Amal is amazing! She took my hair color and (!!) texture from awful to amazing in one visit!! It took a lot of time and commitment from her, but she did it. She does fantastic haircuts and styling too. I had moved out of town but back now and so happy! Aside from all of this, she is collaborative and flexible on appointment times when possible. She’s a sweetheart too. She has plenty of photos so definitely check her out!


Feb 05, 2022

Amal is consistently excellent as a stylist. She is dedicated to her clients and passionate about her profession! Her salon is clean, safe & compliant with COVID precautions. Amal has been doing my hair for 15 years. She is polite, professional and extremely talented. She goes out of the way to accommodate her clients and make sure that her clients are satisfied with their hair cut, color, style etc. Despite having a full schedule most of the days, she often has taken efforts to fit me in for a last minute appointment. Amal is patient and listens to the clients’ needs and offers great suggestions. She keeeps up with the latest / evolving hair techniques and trends. Her salon is very clean, welcoming and warm. I highly recommend her!!


Feb 05, 2022

Amal is so amazing! She’s very detailed in all of her work! Very sweet and personable. I highly recommend her for any of your hair care needs !


Feb 05, 2022

Amal is so kind and friendly, she made it so easy to explain to her what exactly I wanted. She worked hard towards the results I was hoping for. I am so happy with my hair. I love her service!


Feb 05, 2022

Amal is wonderful! She has colored my hair and my daughter’s and we love what she has done. She is highly skilled at what she does and she is very personable. Her shop is a bright little corner of the world.


Feb 05, 2022

Amal truly cares about the health of your hair. Her work is amazing highlights, haircuts, lowlights and Keratin treatment are her specialty. You won't be disappointed!!!!


Feb 05, 2022

I get my hair colored and styled by Amal and she is by far the best stylist I have ever had. She is very professional and really listens to me when I make a request for a specific style or color. She is skilled with all hair types which is rare in this area.


Feb 05, 2022

I love Amal. She is extremely skilled with both cut and color. Amal takes the time listen to what you want and I always leave with perfect hair. I even have friends from out of state who will make the trip so that Amal can do their hair.


Feb 05, 2022

I've been having Amal do my hair for over 4 years. Always listens to what you want. If you want a change she's there to direct you to the right shade of color or style. I've tried a few different ones and she always does a great job. She is willing to try and meet with you on a moments notice if she can for an appointment. I've been extremely happy with her and can't really see going anywhere else. Give her a try if you want a great hair stylist. Good location in North Raleigh


Feb 05, 2022

I’ve been with Amal for years and she is amazing! I’ve never trusted anyone else with my color or my curly hair and I like to change hair colors all the time! She is truly the best in Raleigh!!


Feb 05, 2022

Kind, professional, and friendly service!


Feb 05, 2022

Loved my haircut experience! Great place!!!!!


Feb 05, 2022

Made appointment for noon, no confirmation email, I tried to call and confirm and make sure we we're set. Was sent to voice mail twice. Then arrived at noon and could not find her, tried to call again to no avail. After my appointment time I receive an email saying she can't see me until 1:45 today. Would not recommend. Thank God I didn't pay money for that appointment.


Feb 05, 2022

My daughter is getting married and I wanted to look good. I have been going to great clips and doing box color for a long time. My baby fine hair needed help and I was so nervous. Amal was fabulous! She listened to me. She guided me and knew about how to get my hair back to being healthy. She is such a wonderful human being. The cut, color and a host of treatments made my hair look and feel so healthy and beautiful! I couldn’t believe it! I feel so confident and look younger (to me anyways). My family loves it! I highly recommend her.


Feb 05, 2022

Really amazing experience a with Amal!!! My curls look hydrated and she did an incredible job. I will be a returning customer.


Feb 05, 2022

Today was my first experience with Amal, I went for a hair cut & keratin treatment. My hair is so thick & curly, she did outstanding job with both the cut & the keratin. She is so friendly & have a lot of patience; I been doing keratin for years, I can say with confidence that today is the best one. Thanks Amal for the fantastic work you did to my hair.


Feb 05, 2022

Amal always does a great job for me and my son and we love to be around her. She's both professional and fun.


Feb 05, 2022

Amal is fantastic, very knowledgeable about hair care, color and Keratin. She uses high quality products for her Keratin treatments, color and highlights. I’m extremely pleased with her services and wouldn’t go anywhere else. I highly recommend her for all your hair care needs.


Feb 05, 2022

Amal is so gifted at her craft. She works WITH you you to ensure she delivers your vision and she is so creative


Feb 05, 2022

Love my haircut! Amal is always smiling and sweet!


Feb 05, 2022

Our entire family has been going to Amal for over 15 years and I always receive compliments on my hair. She gives the BEST head massage when washing your hair too. I began coloring my hair about 3 years ago and she does an amazing job at this as well...it looks so shiny and natural. She takes her time, is a perfectionist, and is just overall a great person. I dread the day she decides to stop doing hair!