5 Best Hair Salons in Downtown, Durham NC
Updated 11 October 2026 · 18 salons in Downtown, Durham NC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers hair salons in Downtown Durham, North Carolina, for cuts, color and styling. It is meant for people choosing a stylist near the city center who want a well-informed starting point. Businesses are ranked by Google rating weighted by review count, so a high score with many reviews ranks above a high score with few. Eighteen qualifying businesses were considered. Hours and accessibility details come from each listing, and review content is summarized as what reviewers mention.
#1
Culture Hair Studio
★ 4.9 (599 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Culture Hair Studio operates from 211 N Church St in Durham and carries a 4.9 rating from 599 Google reviews. Hours run 10 am to 6 pm Tuesday through Thursday, 10 am to 5 pm on Friday, and 10 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday, with Sunday closed. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking and toilet. Reviewers mention a receptionist who offered sparkling water, a consultation held at eye level, and cuts that felt tailored to the client's goals. One reviewer says the stylists explain product choices in detail.
Best for: consultation-first haircuts and styling
- Address
- 211 N Church St, Durham, NC 27701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–5 pm; Mon 10 am–3 pm; Sat 10 am–4:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–6 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed 10 am–6 pm
#2
Bella Trio Studio
★ 4.9 (240 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Bella Trio Studio is a hair salon at 345 Blackwell St in Durham, rated 4.9 from 240 reviews on Google. The listing describes the business as women-owned and LGBTQ+ friendly. Hours run from 9 am to 9 pm Tuesday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm on Saturday, and 9 am to 3 pm on Monday, with Sunday closed. Reviewers mention same-day appointments, a clean and pleasant space, and stylists who suggest options that suit a client's face and style.
Best for: same-day color and cuts
- Address
- 345 Blackwell St Ste 120, Durham, NC 27701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–9 pm; Mon 9 am–3 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–9 pm; Tue 9 am–9 pm; Wed 9 am–9 pm
#3
Salon Povera
★ 4.9 (229 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Salon Povera is a hair salon at 1125 W North Carolina 54 in Durham, rated 4.9 from 229 reviews on Google. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 7 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm, closed Monday and Sunday. Booking an appointment is listed as required. Reviewers mention a bright, energetic atmosphere and stylists who ask what look a client wants. Several stylists are praised for precise cutting and color correction.
Best for: color correction and balayage
- Address
- 1125 W North Carolina 54 #206, Durham, NC 27707, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#4
Bella Trio Salon & Spa
★ 4.8 (431 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Bella Trio Salon & Spa is a hair salon and spa at 5826 Fayetteville Rd in Durham, rated 4.8 from 431 reviews on Google. Hours run 8 am to 9 pm Tuesday through Thursday, 8 am to 6 pm on Friday, 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, and 8 am to 3 pm on Monday, with Sunday closed. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention blonde results that exceeded expectations, a facial and massage combination that felt relaxing, and attentive stylists who listen closely.
Best for: blonde color and spa combinations
- Address
- 5826 Fayetteville Rd Suites 103 & 110, Durham, NC 27713, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 8 am–3 pm; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–9 pm; Tue 8 am–9 pm; Wed 8 am–9 pm
#5
Poppy Salon
★ 4.7 (532 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Poppy Salon is a hair salon at 5324 New Hope Commons Dr in Durham, rated 4.7 from 532 reviews on Google. Hours run 9 am to 5 pm on Monday, 9 am to 9 pm Tuesday through Thursday, 9 am to 6 pm on Friday, 8 am to 4 pm on Saturday and 9 am to 4 pm on Sunday. The listing covers on-site services, walk-ins and wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance. Reviewers mention a careful trim that removed as little length as possible and a stylist who helps choose products.
Best for: careful trims and all-ages visits
- Address
- 5324 New Hope Commons Dr #3, Durham, NC 27707, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 9 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun 9 am–4 pm; Thu 9 am–9 pm; Tue 9 am–9 pm; Wed 9 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 18 salons in Downtown, Durham NC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Hair salon”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Bella Trio Salon & Spa opens at 8 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated salon on this list?
Culture Hair Studio ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 599 reviews. Bella Trio Studio is second at 4.9 from 240 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Durham NC are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Bella Trio Studio, at 9 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Bella Trio Studio and Poppy Salon.
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