Hot Headz in Durham, NC

Great place! Fun setting, very comfortable and relaxed. Plenty of parking. David is excellent! I come here every 6 weeks!

It took me several years of experimenting to find my stylist here, but once I had my first visit with KELSEY NETHERCOTT I knew I had found my home! She is absolutely fantastic -- great eye, excellent technique, friendly and kind. She understands cutting with the hair and not fighting it, and how to work with the crazy humid weather we get here in NC. Kelsey locked into what I wanted pretty quickly and I trust her completely -- over the past few years all of my haircuts involve a quick chat and then me declaring, "Do what you think is best!" And we will occasionally do little edits to the overall look that keep things feeling fresh but still consistently what I want, and I've never been upset or disappointed.

My hair is long, coarse, very thick, wavy hair. It is "Asian hair" but a little atypical due to its coarseness. I find that i need someone who really appreciates and understands hair texture to work with mine, because I prefer air-drying when possible and just having low-maintenance hair.

Her haircuts are fairly priced ($50), and I've also come in for blow outs for special occasions (college reunion, weddings, big presentations at work, etc.) for an extra, very welcome boost. Last year I got a keratin treatment from her, too, and I loved the results -- much gentler than other straightening treatments I've had and results lasted a long time. She has online booking (just google her name), which make setting up appointments a snap.

I've recommended Kelsey to multiple friends and want to recommend her to you, too! :) The atmosphere of the salon is fun, clean, and a little funky without being pretentious, annoying, or stuffy. Plus, Hot Headz is next to Joe Van Gogh coffee so you can get some work done beforehand or head over for a cup of coffee if you want to show off your fabulous new hairdo. Parking is easy in the lot beside The Green Room. Everyone in there is friendly, and they offer you a beer or glass of wine to sip on while you get your hair did. A+++

David is excellent! Wonderful haircutter and a delightful person. I highly recommend him

Kellie Gates, how I have missed you! Crespa? Afro curls? Young and thick or stressed and it thinned out? No matter, cuz Kellie will maximize your desire for your look with your curly hair like. No. Other. Can.

I was late figuring out where she went, while dealing with my own life's changes, but find her again I did! Thank Gawd!

And she is a genuine person. That is truly a rarity. She is rare. I am so relieved she has her own niche, her space, to work her magic, be herself, and do her work her way. Her way should be The Way, studied by stylists, both in skill, very important, but for my stress level, also in service. Kellie serves and leads in her field, even dollops of each.

Now, why can't you groom dogs?! I'd be effin set! Hugs to Kellie, and the Hot Headz crew.

This place caters to my specific idea of a salon: honest, fairly priced, with a wide range of services. They have stylists with multiple skill sets/areas of expertise, also. I was very pleased with my experience and would return.