
Est. 2000 · Raleigh, North Carolina
Luxury Hair Salon inRaleigh, NC
A private atelier where 26 years of master color and cutting meet fine art color theory. Specialists in the Luminous Blonde and the Expensive Brunette.

The Artist · Raleigh, NC
A master colorist.A fine art painter.
For twenty-six years, Samina has practiced two crafts in tandem - hair as architecture, and oil paint as language. Each informs the other. Her atelier in Raleigh is a place where clients return for decades, not appointments.
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Two disciplines. One steady hand.
A Master's approach to Luminous Blondes and dimensional, Expensive Brunettes - engineered with a painter's understanding of light and shadow.

Study I
The Luminous Blonde
Light, dimension, clarity.
Custom blonde composed in transparent layers. Engineered for clarity, integrity of the strand, and light that reads from across a room.
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Study II
The Expensive Brunette
Quiet luxury, in colour.
Multi-tonal depth built the way a painter builds shadow - chestnut beneath espresso beneath a whisper of warmth. A high-shine, quiet-luxury finish.
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In their own words.
Samina has been doing my hair for going on 20 years. She is an absolute master of color, particularly blonde. She always listens to her clients, but also makes helpful suggestions for consideration. I drive 40 minutes to see her, and would never in a million years dream of going anywhere else.
- Kristine O.
I have been going to Samina for over 15 years. She's amazing! I cannot say enough great things about her. She's exceptional at blondes too. I trust no one else with my hair. I highly recommend Samina.
- Andrea C.
Samina is the best! She has been doing my balayage, toner, and cut for years. I always get compliments on my color and she is an artist when it comes to balayage. She is color expert and always aims to please her clients!
- Nicole M.
Samina has done my hair for close to 20 years. I always get compliments on the color and highlights. Samina is so knowledgeable. I would not trust my hair to anyone else. She recently did my daughter's hair for prom. So beautiful! highlights balayage color raleigh hair colorist.
- Courtney T.
The Atelier
Samina Hair Atelier
Raleigh, North Carolina
By appointment only
Hours
- Monday & Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday & Saturday
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For new-guest inquiries, please reserve a consultation. Samina replies personally within two business days.
@hairbysamina.nc →By Appointment
New guests are welcomed by introduction.
Share a few details and Samina will respond personally within two business days.
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