NOT YOUR MOTHER'S BEAUTY PARLOR. SWEET WITH A LITTLE SASSY.
Offering the Best Looks with the Latest in Cut & Color
The two of us are extensively trained stylists with a passion for making sure you get the 'do you so deserve. We're a fun duo with a genuine interest in your well-being. Not all catty. And definitely not fratty. The Design Gallery Salon is a quiet, comfortable space filled with friendly folks and a laid back, positive atmosphere.
To keep your hair in-place and looking sheen, we use Paul Mitchell color and styling products. When a mane warrants, we also use Pureology, Framesi and American Crew styling products. If we use it, we carry it, so you can replenish your styling products stock at any time.
If you're yearning for a cut, color or inspirational new 'do, we'll surely treat your most important accessory with just the right touch.
Salon History
In 2012 we moved to a popular location in Raleigh’s City Market, where we spent 10 years. Though we loved our time there, we knew in 2022 it was time for a change. For the past few years, we were located at 209 North Boylan Ave. As of September 2024, we are now located in Midtown Raleigh, off Wake Forest Road, just north of Lidl Grocery Store. With ample parking, our salon’s location is a few minutes from downtown, and convenient to those coming from midtown and North Raleigh. At this time, we do not take on walk-ins.
Heather Weatherford
Our creative co-owner and accomplished stylist, Heather trained at The International Institute of Hair Design and has over 20 years experience. She has advanced training with the Sassoon academy in both NYC + San Francisco and is a passionate colorist. When she’s not behind the chair she loves traveling the world and spending time with her daughter Ruby, hubby Morgan and Rescue pup Roscoe.
Lauren Khavari
Our resident super sweetheart snippist, Lauren is co-owner and skillful stylist, primed with nearly 18 years of hairdressing experience. Throughout her career, Lauren has trained in New York and D.C., with her most recent advanced training at Sassoon Academy in California. She specializes in the latest cut and color trends, excelling at special occasion styles. Equal parts cheerful disposition, style excellence and great listener, Lauren has the skills of a hair surgeon with the patience of an angel to help you look fab and feel even better. Away from the stylist chair, she's in front of a high chair spending time with her son Kase and daughter Jo.
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