RocKandie Studio & Gallery

Cross checking… is key.

Was in there recently (Jan 21^st) for a hair cut with Kendra. The place has a great vibe. Everyone seems to love working there. Personally, I love the cat (Sebastian I think). Naturally if you are allergic it might be a problem as he is a very friendly cat. The décor is different from the usual sterile places you might be use. I think the place has great personality — but if you prefer sterile — there are plenty of those out there. All I need to say is Kendra gave me the best hair cut I have had in a very long time. It has been three weeks and I am still loving this hair cut. Do not let the place fool you — it is full of exceptionally friendly and skilled staff — you will not be disappointed.

I am mystified as to why this place has great reviews. I suppose if you’re into zombie paraphernalia, unnatural hair colors and skulls this might be your place. I can’t say if this place gives a good haircut because I didn’t make it that far. We just moved to Clayton and so I was in search of a new stylist. I made the first available appt. with Brandie, which was almost three weeks out. So I waited and showed up for my appointment. My first thought as I walked in was, «They must be getting ready for Halloween…» and then I realized it was January and that was just the normal décor. It looked like Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas in there! So bizarre! I’ve never seen a hair salon that looked like that. I sat down and waited for my appointment. Brandie seemed to be working on finishing up someone else’s hair. Then I noticed a large black cat walking toward me. I must have had a confused look on my face because someone who worked there said «That’s our salon cat. He’s friendly. You aren’t allergic, are you? He really likes the people who are allergic.» I said that was in fact highly allergic. Then Brandie offered to give me one of her Allegra pills! Nobody made any effort to move the cat or put it in the back or anything. As I’m sitting there, getting slightly itchy, I started wondering if I should just leave, which is what I did after over 15 minutes of waiting. Nobody said anything to me about how much longer I would have to wait. The two ladies working the front desk were chit chatting a customer, Brandie, etc. I’d give this place a 0 for professionalism. Why in the world would you keep a cat in a hair salon? Lots of people are allergic. The whole experience was bizarre and I would definitely not go back. Again, this might be the place for you if you’re into goth culture, unnatural hair, and Halloween year round. Definitely not for me.

I brought my 8 year old daughter here to have her hair fixed after it was butchered at great clips. Kendra did such a beautiful job! My daughters hair looks fantastic! We get compliments on how cute she looks every where we go. Kendra was very knowledgeable and a great person all around. I can’t wait to go back to get my own hair cut!

Brandi had been my stylist for many years, and was I thrilled when she told me she was opening her own salon. Her skill with scissors and coloring brush is amazing. She is very knowledgeable with color, and knows what will and won’t look good on your head. She’s given my limp, straight hair volume and life. I’ve also had several appointments with Kendra and she is wonderful as well. She knows what you’re wanting from a hair cut and style even if you don’t. I’ve given her free rein with my hair and am never disappointed. I will gladly commute from North Raleigh every 6 – 8 weeks to Clayton just for these two women.