
Essential Design Beauty Salon
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About Essential Design Beauty Salon
Essential Design Beauty Salon is a beauty salon on S First Ave in Knightdale, offering wash, scalp scrub, blow dry, trim, coloring, treatments, and braiding. Multiple stylists work on staff, with options for braiding among the services. The team offers product recommendations suited to natural and 4c hair, and takes time to detangle gently for clients who are tender headed. Hair care guidance is part of the appointment for clients who want it. Services extend to children, including wash, trim, and braiding. Appointments are required, and the salon accommodates last-minute or same-week booking requests. The shop is kept clean throughout.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention scalp scrub, blow outs, detangling natural hair and braids.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention scalp scrub, blow outs, detangling natural hair and braids.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently return for blow outs on natural and 4c hair, describing detangling that stays gentle even for tender headed clients and results that hold up, with one noting a blow out still looked good four weeks later. Close behind, the scalp wash and scrub draw repeated praise, called worth the visit on their own, alongside braiding work, including a child's braids done by one stylist and another guest's exceptional braid finish. Several mention healthy hair education and product recommendations for shedding or dryness, and trims and color come up as reliable add ons. Multiple reviewers highlight being fit in on short notice and moved through efficiently even during busy stretches, without feeling rushed. The atmosphere is repeatedly called clean, professional, and welcoming, with staff remembered by returning clients across visits since 2021. No recurring complaints appear across these accounts. One reviewer's six year old summed up his fresh wash, trim, and braid simply by saying his hair looked so good.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently return for blow outs on natural and 4c hair, describing detangling that stays gentle even for tender headed clients and results that hold up, with one noting a blow out still looked good four weeks later. Close behind, the scalp wash and scrub draw repeated praise, called worth the visit on their own, alongside braiding work, including a child's braids done by one stylist and another guest's exceptional braid finish. Several mention healthy hair education and product recommendations for shedding or dryness, and trims and color come up as reliable add ons. Multiple reviewers highlight being fit in on short notice and moved through efficiently even during busy stretches, without feeling rushed. The atmosphere is repeatedly called clean, professional, and welcoming, with staff remembered by returning clients across visits since 2021. No recurring complaints appear across these accounts. One reviewer's six year old summed up his fresh wash, trim, and braid simply by saying his hair looked so good.
Featured reviews
- Nicole Cannon
“I went to here last week for a treatment, blow out and trim. Annette exceeded my expectations and I love the atmosphere of the shop. I had been dealing with shedding and dryness with my natural 4c hair and she gave me some recommendations of products to use. Here it is a week later and my blow out still looks good. Highly recommend!”
- amber clay
“This was my first experience at a Black-owned salon, and I can honestly say it was amazing from start to finish! From the moment I sat in the chair, we talked about my hair regimen, and what my hair specifically needed. The wash alone was worth the visit! The scalp scrub was incredible! The attention to detail throughout the entire appointment was something I've never experienced before. What impressed me the most was how gently my stylist detangled my hair. I never felt rushed, and she truly cared for my hair every step of the way. The hospitality was unmatched, and I genuinely felt like family. I booked last minute, received beautiful curls, and was in and out much quicker than I expected without the quality of service being compromised. You can tell they truly care, are honest, and have a real passion for healthy hair. The pictures I'm posting were after a night out (and yes, I definitely sweated a little 😂), and my hair still looked this good and soooo soft!! I absolutely loved my experience and will definitely be booking again. If you're looking for a salon that genuinely cares about your hair, please book with Essential Design Beauty Salon! You won't regret”
- Lori Lassiter
“The salon has a very welcoming atmosphere and everyone is friendly and welcoming. My shampoo, conditioner and blow drying was done throughly and my braided was exceptional! I will definitely be going back!”
- Sandra Rudd
“I has a great first visit at this salon. Annette along with her staff were very professional, and made me feel completely comfortable. Everyone is friendly, knowledgeable and committed to making sure you have a great experience. Dominick, my stylist did an exceptional job!”
- Tina C
“I can officially say that Ms.Annette did the best blow out on my natural hair 4 weeks ago and it still looks great. She was so kind and welcoming. It was busy but she moved quickly and efficiently and got me in and out in good time. I …”
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Good for kids
- On-site services available
- Has toilet
- Appointment required
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Planning· 1
- Appointments recommended
Location
Beauty Salons near Essential Design Beauty Salon
- Erlinas Beauty Salon3.94024.4 mi
silk press, unauthorized relaxer applied, hair breakage/damage from styling
- Jasmin Dominican Style4.41715.8 mi away
wash and roller set blowout, undisclosed price changes, stylist margarita's hair coloring
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Design Beauty Salon | 4.9224 | — | scalp scrub, blow outs, detangling natural hair |
| Erlinas Beauty Salon | 3.9402 | 4.4 mi | silk press, unauthorized relaxer applied, hair breakage/damage from styling |
| Jasmin Dominican Style | 4.4171 | 5.8 mi away | wash and roller set blowout, undisclosed price changes, stylist margarita's hair coloring |
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