I chose to go here only because my nail salon was closed. The service was awesome and the staff is so friendly. The most important thing is they listen to your request. I am OCD and the people I had paid great attention to detail. I will most definitely be back! Read Less

my favorite nail salon! i’ve been to SEVERAL nail salons in the Cary area & this is the only location i have been to that does a great job! they’re also super nice and do a great job at keeping their appointments on time! if you don’t make an appointment & just walk in, they tell you when is the soonest they will be available that day & they keep their word! love it here! Read Less

My first time trying this place and will NOT go back. I got my nails done exactly a week ago and will be going somewhere today to get them fixed, because what is supposed last 2 weeks and I expect them to for $40. They look terrible and most of them are lifting. Not to mention when he was doing them he asked did they look ok and I told him no that a few looked like they already needed fill ins he just ignored me. Read Less

Prices were good and they did a good job. The technician acted like my 80 year old mother was senile. The tech kept asking me questions instead of asking my mom directly. She acted like my mom was invisible.  When I was paying, I hesitated because I couldn't see the numbers. The tech told me the total. She said, "Americans not good with math!" I told her that my math is fine, but that my vision was bad. I also told her that she should not criticize Americans. I am not a conservative, America love it leave sort of person, but that really irked me. I don't live here, but if I did, I'd go someplace else. Read Less

Went in for a full in and a pedicure with a friend. We was rushed to make a decision on what services we wanted. Then after sitting in the pedicure chair for 30 min someone finally came to do my pedicure. My friend Sat and waited while they done someone else who just walked in pedicure. Then everyone in the building was asked if they wanted a drink except for us. I think that if I am in a place and paying over 100.00 on services then they should treat me with more respect and take their time not try to rush us out of the place. Won't be going back there until they get a more people friendly staff. Read Less

The worse haircut experience. Do not waste your time or money going to this salon! This place is nasty, they don't give you a clean towel after they wash your hair. Also, the guy (owner) was very rude. Read Less

Had gel fill in and polish, as well as the deluxe pedicure. My nails look absolutely amazing, exactly like I wanted. The other two ladies' nails who were there when I came in were gorgeous too. I loved that the pedicure was adequate without over picking, clipping and "grating". She did a fantastic job with the polish too. Will definitely be back Read Less

Do not waste your time or money going to this salon! When I left today my cuticles were bleeding because Jimmy the nail tech and owner, who also does hair in the salon was too busy trying to hurry because his next haircut was there. He asked me to come back next time on a Monday or Tuesday. Who does that? Both he and his wife Jessica are alway hateful to customers. Never a Hello or how are you, just pick your color. Also, after he made my cuticles bleed from being rough and in a hurry he put the nail file back in his box for the next customer. So beware! No telling what else they do that you don't know about! That will be my last visit there and my nails looked like crap today! Read Less

Briana Woods is a helpful and sweet face to be welcomed by upon arrival.  It's always important that a business hire a suitable "Director of First Impressions" to facilitate a exemplary experience from start to finish.  Hats off to Von Kekal for being mindful of this imperative position. Read Less

My nails have never looked so good!!! The guy that did then was definitely a perfectionist and took a lot of time shaping them and filing them and making them look really even! I'm not giving it 5 stars because he did snag my skin a little a made me bleed but he was very apologetic asked me if he could get me anything and gave me a massage! Overall super great my nails and the polish everything looks bomb and I will for sure be coming back! Plus there prices are the best I have seen around so far! 👌🏼 Read Less

I'm not sure if the stylists are only allowed to use so many foils for highlights, but for some like me who likes all over blonde, I did not get the blonde I was looking for a full highlight service. Set me back $250 and was not satisfied with the results. Read Less

I love this place! Everyone is always extremely kind and welcoming. I normally get a pedicure and gel polish on my nails. I can go 3 weeks with no chipping at all! Quality work with great prices, I highly recommend!! 😀 Read Less

It is so hard to find a stylist that you can trust, but it's even more rare to find someone you look forward to seeing! Part therapist, part magician, Chelsea Sharp is amazing. I love having her work on my hair- my color is always flawless and I have recommended her to everyone. I drive from downtown Durham to see her in Cary. Book early- but leave some space for me. I don't want anyone else to touch my hair! Read Less

I just had the most amazing experience today at VK aveda salon in Cary. I'm super fastidious about my hair and have had a couple of terrible experiences here in the Raleigh/Durham area, but this place was absolutely fantastic! I have 22 inch blonde fusion extensions and needed highlights for my own hair around the extensions, to match. No easy task. My stylist LEAH handled the situation like a pro. She did exactly what I wanted. I walked out feeling like a million bucks. Everyone should go to Leah. She's one of those people who really cares about what she's doing and takes pride in her work. Because it was a Sunday, my husband didn't have anything to do while I was in the chair, and they made him feel so comfortable as well in the relaxation room. They even gave me a glass of wine while I was waiting for my processing!Oh, and I forgot the absolute best part: THE PRICES THERE ARE AMAZING. This is a 5 star salon. Ask for Leah! Love this place!!!!!! Read Less

As soon as I could afford to spend more on hair care I found an Aveda salon at the suggestion of my friend who is a hair stylist in my home state. I like that the stylists have excellent training and I love that the Aveda products are natural and plant-based. I'm over 50 and have thinning, graying hair. Donna had been my hair stylist for years. She has always been very professional, offering suggestions on how to keep my hair looking healthy and up-to-date. Plus she's a delight to talk to and makes the coloring appointments go by quickly! The salon is absolutely beautiful, like it's been professionally designed. It has a top-notch spa like atmosphere, hot and cold beverages are offered and the attention at the front desk has always been excellent. Be sure to ask about the packages which are great deals but they don't always mention them. The only criticism I can offer is that they don't let you put tips on your credit card. This is so annoying and I have yet to hear an acceptable explanation as to why they don't offer this convenience, hence the 4 stars and not 5. Other than that I love this place! Read Less

Terrible experience. If only 0 was an option. I had been growing my hair out for 3 years. Went in for partial highlights which were completely botched, spotty, streaky and then without me knowing the "hairdresser" decides to dye my entire head without asking my permission to mask the terrible bleach job. I was under the impression she was going to try and tone it to try and blend the highlights nope, dyed my whole head an odd reddish tint. Not to mention the trim that turned into me having hacked off uneven bangs I didn't ask for and can't even put into a ponytail anymore. My hair is extremely long. It's going to take years for it to grow out again, the color especially. Their idea of correcting their mistake was to add more dye to tone down the redness and still charge me for ruining my hair. (It's also still red) When I tried to dispute, then had my husband call, saying I shouldn't be charged for something I didn't even ask for (and you RUINED MY HAIR) their response was they'll have to Call the cary police to get payment. Eventually the owner and my husband worked out a deal, which I completely disagree with. I do not recommended this salon to anyone. What a joke. Read Less

I have been going to the Von Kekel Salon for about a year. Absolutely love their services and products!  I have short, thick hair and it is tough to get a good haircut that keeps its shape and lasts until the next cut. Ramon is my stylist and he is exceptional.  He has great attention to detail and is a genuinely nice person.  I have my color done as well and it's always perfect.  If you want highlights - this is the place.  I've had more compliments on my hair than I can count.  People actually ask me where I have my hair done. I've referred several to this salon.  Finally - I don't know any upscale salon that is open on Sundays. It's a major help to me with a super busy schedule. Oops - one more thing - I have also used their esthetician for my eyebrows and been very happy with results. Read Less

I will not be returning. The manicurist smoking a cigarette out front when I walked in should have been a sign to run for the hills.  A standard gel manicure took an hour and 15 minutes when I usually expect they'll take about 45 minutes. He was very rough with the files and cuticle tool, cutting two of my cuticles to the point of bleeding. He also was rough with pulling my arms around and flinging my hands toward the UV light machines. Each coat took forever (there were like 5 applications) and he had to use acetone between each coat to remove errors from the surrounding skin.  The polish looks fine now but my nails were not cut in a uniform length. I have been to this salon several times over the past few years and haven't had an experience like this before. It might be under new ownership as the layout was different when I went in this time. I'd advise going elsewhere for your manicures. Read Less

I was under the impression that this was a high-end salon but was very wrong. This salon is in a strip mall with daily walk-in specials...reminds me of a great clips. It is very small on the inside. While blow-drying my hair, the stylist had to walk to the back of the building to flip the breaker because it tripped. This happened twice!The stylist that I had didn't speak more than three sentences to me the entire time. I was quoted a price on the phone when I made the appointment and then given a completely different price at check out. I'm sorry but while my haircut was fine (it was nothing spectacular but not terrible either), it was definitely not a $62 hair cut. Was really hoping to find a new salon that could be my "go-to" place but this is definitely not it. Read Less

I drive from the other side of Raleigh to see Chelsea here; she does great things with my fine, thin hair. I've had a few hiccups with scheduling, but I've always been accommodated appropriately. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a salon you can count on. Read Less

If it was possible to rate this a 0 I would. I usually go to a salon near my house but this is right near my work so it was convenient. I went yesterday and got a gel mani with French tips. I should have known since I was the Only customer but I chalked it up to lunch on a Wednesday. Got my nails done and they were nice enough but I got back to the office after my lunch break with 2 nails already chipped. I went back after work and had them fixed - which they did with no problem. Got home, chipped again. I went back today and showed them to the guy, he offered to redo them all but since this was my 3rd trip I didn't have another hour to spend. Instead I opted to have him repair the chipped nails and do another layer of gel coating to really seal it. Now, 3 hours later, 3 nails have the white tips peeling off. It is ridiculous. Never will return here again. Read Less

After a botched cut from Ulta, I was searching for someone who could meet my needs. My hair cut was so uneven, I needed someone who was meticulous and had an eye for detail. I booked an appointment with Linda, who specializes in Asian hair and oh my... She did wonders. She took her time in giving me the best haircut she could and I was more than impressed. I really just wanted an even cut that made me feel confident and was clean and classy. Linda nailed it on the head.When I arrived, I was greeted with a pleasant smile and I was offered a beverage. Shortly after, Linda met with me and asked me about my hair, concerns, and what I was looking for. I gave her some reference photos for a general idea of the type of cut I wanted. Honestly, I had low to moderate expectations because of how bad my cut was and, like I said, I just really wanted an even cut. But, by the time Linda started working her magic, my face lit up. I have a mix of fine and course Asian hair, and Linda specializes in Asian hair which was so perfect! My hair is very temperamental and it takes a lot of patience for inexperienced people to work with. Not to mention, I always get looks of bewilderment when a stylist sees my god-awful cowlick at the nape of my neck.Linda, however, was not only well experienced, but she really listened to all my concerns and wanted to do what she could to keep them in mind. I feel so pretty and fabulous now! Thank you Linda for all your help, guidance, kindness, and patience. I am beyond happy! Read Less

I just got my hair done today at this salon by Jennifer. It smells good in the salon and the staff is professional if forgetful. I was offered a refreshment when I arrived which I never received. My hair stylist was nice but didn't do my hair to my satisfaction despite my best efforts to steer her in that direction. I got a blow out and wasn't told the flat iron would be extra. I won't be back not because of any undue animosity on the part of the staff. I just wasn't happy. My hair is highly textured and I appreciate someone who can manage it for me. Read Less

*I appologize for the length of this review in advance, but attribute it to how much I adore this salon and my stylist, Kerri!*I first discovered Von Kekel in Cary after a terrifying, social-life-threatening botched baylayage/ombre at a different salon. I was frantically searching for a salon to fix my hair before my 21st birthday, and luckily Kerri at Von Kekel had an opening. Upon walking in the salon, my hair was blotchy and an embarrassing shade of orange-yellow (courtesy of the previous stylist). I got there a bit early and was asked if I wanted anything to drink, and told Kerri would be with me shortly. My appointment was at 9:00 AM, the salon opens at 9:00 AM, and Kerri was right on time. I was impressed with the time and effort she put into understanding how I wanted my hair to look. She asked questions about how I style my hair daily, the tone of the color I wanted my hair to be, and my how long I had been coloring my hair. I showed her pictures of  examples that I liked, and she took her time looking over them and asking me specifically what I liked about them.When she began coloring my hair, I could tell she really knew what she was doing. Before meeting Kerri, I was a bit nervous because the salon's website listed her as a "junior stylist" and I was hoping to find someone very experienced with color. I soon realized that "junior" must be referring to how long she had been with the salon (I'm still not exactly sure why she's listed as "junior," that's just my assumption), because she was absolutely the most experienced and talented stylist I've had. Coloring and styling hair seems like second nature to her. After working with my hair for a little while, she told me she realized what caused the blotchy-ness from the previous salon: the fact that I had previously colored my hair at home, and when the bleach was applied to it, it lifted my color unevenly. Kerri went on to teach me much more about the different types of hair dyes which ones are damaging. Before I knew it I had gained new insight on haircare and hair coloring, and Kerri was finished applying the baylayage to my hair. I sat in one of the comfy chairs in the back of the salon, Kerri brought me a water, and I read a magazine while I waited for my color to process. Soon it was time to rinse out my hair and apply toner. I wanted my hair to be an ashy, cool blonde tone. Kerri toned my hair with a purple toner, and then looked closely at it after she washed it out to see what the resulting tone was. She said it was a cooler tone, but not as ashy as I had wanted it, so she applied another purple toner. She probably applied purple toner about five different times to get my hair to the ashy-blonde shade I wanted it to be. I was so happy that she put so much time and effort into fixing my hair. She took my hair from the blotchy, orange-yellow mess it was to a beautiful, blended ashy-blonde baylayage and I was absolutely ecstatic about the result. When I booked the appointment, I failed to mention that I had to work later that day, so I had to leave for work and we didn't have time to dry or style my hair, so she just put some smoothing lotion in it. When it dried later in the day, I swear I almost cried because she had done such a good job fixing it, and my 21st birthday was tomorrow so I would be able to go out and celebrate confidently! I was so nervous that I wouldn't be able to find anyone to fix my hair before my birthday, but Von Kekel and Kerri definitely saved the day. She even contacted me a few days later to make sure that I was happy with my hair, because I had to run out so quickly to be on time to work (my fault, I didn't mention I had a time restraint while booking) and she didn't get to see the final result after it dried. I was so impressed with how she genuinely cares about her clients' satisfaction! I booked another appointment with Kerri and was just as happy the second time. Another thing I love about this salon is that they're open until 8:00 PM on weekdays, so I can go after work. I had some concerns about breakage that I discussed with Kerri, so she used a gentle hair dye and gave me really great advice on how I can cut down on breakage and help re-strengthen my hair. She gave product recommendations and used one of them to style my hair, and by the end of the appointment it honestly looked like I had a new head of hair - it looked worlds healthier. I had never been to an Aveda salon before going to Von Kekel, but Kerri educated me on their products and how they are different than other brands and salons, and I can proudly admit that I'm now an Aveda convert. I would absolutely recommend this salon, and Kerri, to anyone and everyone. They have super-educated and talented stylists (everyone in there seemed to be regulars who loved their stylists), fully stocked Aveda products, and they even send out e-mail reminders of appointments a few days in advance, which I love. Read Less

Andy is amazing! After moving out of state and visiting several nail salons, I became disappointed after not finding the right person for me. I walked in and Andy did a phenomenal job. He took his time and gave me an honest opinion about which colors went well together. I will definitely be back! I only  wish it were closer to my house though! Read Less

A longtime girlfriend and I were crossing paths in Raleigh for one day on our respective travels so as a treat she booked us back to back facials at this AVEDA salon. I was hoping to include a microdermabrasion treatment in my facial, but that's not a service offered at this location. (We figured at least AVEDA had all-natural eco-friendly products.) I'm giving the AVEDA Facial only 2 Stars because it was very mediocre, based on my experience having facials on a regular basis over the last five years everywhere from cosmetics schools to aestheticians with private studios. The steamer "broke" at the beginning of my facial and all the aesthetician did was try to turn it on and off a couple times then announce, "Oh well, it's broken," and continue with the facial. She said she would be using hot towels to achieve a similar effect & yes in most quality facials a yummy hot towel is applied to the face between each stage. I think she may have used one hot towel at the end? All in all, this facial felt like the work of a newbie -- NOT what you would expect from an AVEDA salon!! I would NOT use your AVEDA salon dollars on a facial -- stick with the hair care and treat your face to Goodness at a spa that knows facials. Read Less

I have to say that I'm beyond blown away by the 1 star reviews for Nail 21! I have NEVER had a bad experience and I've gone to several nail salons in the Cary and Raleigh area. In fact, in my experience, they are one of the very best nail salons around!! They do an excellent job and don't nickel and dime you to death! Stephanie and her team are awesome, kind, professional and always speak when I come in!! Perhaps the people who gave a 1 star have rated the wrong salon. I am SUPER high maintenance and think this place is outstanding! My gel nails look perfect, my pedicures are phenomenal and my brows are arched perfectly! Try them for yourself!Stephanie S. (Unaffiliated with the owner Stephanie!) Read Less

Best nail salon in Cary! I visited nail 21 for the 1st time yesterday & was very pleased with the clean, & very friendly services I received. I got a mani/pedi & eyebrow wax. Stephanie & her team go out the way to make everyone that comes in to feel comfortable. Read Less

I went here yesterday for a gel manicure and pedicure. I thought the service was great! And the manicure and pedicure were done perfectly.Stephanie is the owner and she was sweet and gracious. She offered me a drink when I got there which has never happened at any nail salon I've gone to.  It's a nice big, clean space. However, what impressed me the most was the friendliness of everyone. Several customers came and went and everyone was having a good time, talking, laughing, interacting. It was very different from the sometimes strange atmosphere in nail salons.Stephanie has an amazing story of having come to the United States on a boat. Her sister smuggled her here. I think it was from Cambodia but I'm not sure. Anyway, I thought it was great that she has managed to achieve the American dream of living in a nice place and having a business. Read Less