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DRFT Salon
DRFT Salon

DRFT Salon

Hair salon in Raleigh, NC

DRFT Salon sits upstairs in the suites of The Hightide Salon and Suites on West Martin Street. The studio describes itself as a place for relaxation and reflection and for scalp care, more than a standard salon. It is owned by Maggie Leonhardt, who also owns The Hightide Salon.

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DRFT Salon sits upstairs in the suites of The Hightide Salon and Suites on West Martin Street. The studio describes itself as a place for relaxation and reflection and for scalp care, more than a standard salon. It is owned by Maggie Leonhardt, who also owns The Hightide Salon.

Visits are by appointment only, with no walk-ins. Guests enter through the door to the left of the main Hightide door on Martin Street, not through the main salon, then climb the stairs to the second level. A ramp-accessible entrance at the back of the building is reached from South McDowell Street. While waiting in the lobby, guests can grab a drink from the fridge and sit on the couch, and check-in is done on an iPad.

The scalp menu ranges from a shorter relaxation-focused scalp facial to luxury sessions of two to three hours. Scalp facials are suited to hair of all textures and can be done on clients with extensions, though they are not recommended for locks, dreads or hair additions. The salon suggests booking a scalp facial two weeks before or after a major color service.

The Sandbar is the blow dry bar, offering blowouts and updos designed for clients of all gender identities. Complimentary beverages, including cocktails, mocktails, coffee and seltzers, come with every Sandbar service.

Private suites host bridal parties, weddings and groups. Bridal parties can have two to four stylists working side by side with staggered start times, and optional breakfast boards and mimosa flights are available. Wedding dates fill quickly, so planning ahead is recommended. Complimentary consultations, in person or virtual, are offered to help clients decide whether the salon is a good fit.

Scalp care is treated as a wellness-minded ritual, combining scalp scoping, exfoliation and massage with blowout work where requested. The salon describes its providers as trained across all hair types and curl patterns.

A quiet, relaxed upstairs studio set up for unwinding.

Specials & promotions

  • Mermaid Dip Package: 2 services/month, regular

    $72

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Mermaid Dip Package: 3 services/month, regular

    $102

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Mermaid Dip Package: 2 services/month, extra length or thickness

    $90

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Mermaid Dip Package: 3 services/month, extra length or thickness

    $128

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Tidal Wave Package: 2 services/month, regular

    $153

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Tidal Wave Package: 3 services/month, regular

    $217

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Tidal Wave Package: 2 services/month, additional length or thickness

    $180

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Tidal Wave Package: 3 services/month, extra length or thickness

    $255

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Signature Blowout Package: 2 blowouts/month, regular

    $117

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Signature Blowout Package: 3 blowouts/month, regular

    $166

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Signature Blowout Package: 2 blowouts/month, medium or long hair

    $144

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Signature Blowout Package: 3 blowouts/month, medium or long hair

    $204

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Ripple Package: 2 services/month, regular

    $117

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Ripple Package: 3 services/month, regular

    $166

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Ripple Package: 2 services/month, additional length or thickness

    $144

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Ripple Package: 3 services/month, extra length or thickness

    $204

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Beach Party Package: 2 services/month, regular

    $99

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Beach Party Package: 3 services/month, regular

    $140

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Beach Party Package: 2 services/month, extra length, thickness, or complexity

    $135

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Beach Party Package: 3 services/month, extra length, thickness, or complexity

    $192

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Blow dry bar services from a dry-styling Beach Party and a Mermaid Dip wash-and-braid to the Tidal Wave, Sandcastle updo and Coral Reef creative style, with beverages included.

  • The Sandcastle $100+

Scalp facials and head spa treatments, from a relaxation-focused shampoo and head massage to luxury facials with blow dry, wash and go or silk press finishes, plus a kids and teens facial and a refresh for existing clients.

  • The King Triton Scalp Service $125+
  • The Scalp Facial with Wash & Go Style (2 hours) $200+
  • The Luxury Scalp Facial (2.5 hours) $300+
  • The Luxury Scalp Facial with Silk Press (3 hours) $400+
  • The Holiday Unwind Price at booking
  • The Luxury Scalp Facial - Guests with Extensions (2.75 hours) Price at booking

Private suite bookings for small groups, bridal parties and special occasions, with staggered start times, optional refreshments and after-hours options for larger parties.

  • The Sandbar Signature Bridal Updo $200+

Shampoo bowl add-ons such as extra scalp massage, thickening or moisture treatments, a scalp detox, a mini Oliveda facial and a Cup to Crown Tea Ritual.

  • Cup To Crown Tea Ritual $30
  • Oliveda Facial Add-On $50
  • Additional Moisture or Protein Treatment Service Price at booking
  • Additional Scalp Detox Price at booking
  • Additional Thickening Treatment Price at booking
  • Additional Time Scalp Massage Price at booking
  • Mini Oliveda Facial Price at booking
  • Extensions Consultation Price at booking
  • Calecim Blowout $82
  • CALECIM Hair Growth Healing Treatment with 6 week at home supply $370
  • The Beach Party $55+
  • 30-minute massage session $75/unit
  • 90-minute scalp facial $150
  • 2.5 hour luxury scalp facial $300
  • Sound bath $500+
  • Halo Couture/Custom Clip-in Extension Consultation Price at booking
  • The Mermaid Dip Package - 2 Services/Month (Regular) $72
  • The Mermaid Dip Package - 2 Services/Month (Extra Length or Thickness) $90
  • The Beach Party Package - 2 Services/Month (Regular) $99
  • The Mermaid Dip Package - 3 Services/Month (Regular) $102
  • The Ripple Package - 2 Services/Month (Regular) $117
  • The Signature Blowout Package - 2 Blowouts/Month (Regular) $117
  • The Mermaid Dip Package - 3 Services/Month (Add Extra Length or Thickness) $128
  • The Beach Party Package - 2 Services/Month (Extra Length, Thickness, or Complexity) $135
  • The Beach Party Package - 3 Services/Month (Regular) $140
  • The Ripple - 2 Services/Month (Additional Length or Thickness) $144
  • The Signature Blowout Package- 2 Blowouts/Month (Medium or Long Hair) $144
  • The Tidal Wave Package - 2 Services/Month (Regular) $153
  • The Ripple Package - 3 Services/Month (Regular) $166
  • The Signature Blowout package - 3 Blowouts/Month (Regular) $166
  • The Tidal Wave Package - 2 Services/Month (Additional Length or Thickness) $180
  • The Beach Party Package - 3 Services/Month (Extra Length, Thickness, or Complexity) $192
  • The Ripple Package - 3 Services/Month (Add Extra Length or Thickness) $204
  • The Signature Blowout Package - 3 Blowouts/Month (Medium or Long Hair) $204
  • The Tidal Wave Package - 3 Services/Month (Regular) $217
  • The Tidal Wave Package - 3 Services/Month (Add Extra Length or Thickness) $255
  • The Relax-Only Scalp Facial Package - 2 services/3 months $225
  • The Scalp Refresh Package - 3/3 Months $300
  • Consultation for Hair loss or Scalp Conditions $45
  • The Mermaid Dip $40+
  • The Beach Party (Dry Styling) $55+
  • The Ripple $65+
  • The Signature Blowout $65+
  • The Tidal Wave $85+
  • The Sandcastle (Updo) $100+
  • The Coral Reef $180+
  • The Sandbar Signature Bridal Updo (Bridal) $200
  • Calecim Price at booking
  • The Holiday Afterglow Price at booking
  • The Signature Price at booking
  • The Signature Blowout - Guests with Extensions Price at booking

Photos

  • Head spa station with red heat lamps and steam during a scalp facial
  • Profile of a woman with a voluminous braided updo against a painted backdrop
  • Styling counter by sunny windows with plants, crystals and flowers
  • Braided updo styled with seashell accents
  • Shampoo bowl with red lamp and steam in the salon
  • Treatment station with monitor and products
  • Close-up of hair extensions being installed
  • Salon corner with styling chair, mirror and plants
  • Client with a soft blonde blowout in the salon
  • Back view of a bridal updo with volume and loose pieces
  • Stylist shaping a client's high bun hairstyle
  • Stylist curling a client's curly hair in the salon mirror

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.drftsalon.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Sandbar blow dry bar with complimentary beverages included in every service
  • Luxury scalp facials that can include red light therapy, ozone steaming and a silk press
  • Private suites for groups, bridal parties and special occasions
  • Monthly blowout and scalp service memberships
  • Oliveda waterless skincare used in facial services
  • Complimentary in-person or virtual consultations
Good for
  • First scalp facial
  • Clients with extensions
  • Textured and curly hair
  • Clients seeking a relaxation-focused scalp visit
  • Return clients with healthy scalps
  • Regular blowout clients on a monthly plan
  • Bridal parties and wedding groups
  • Group outings for friends, couples and mother and daughter visits
  • Guests with limited mobility who need the ramp entrance
Treats
  • Hair loss
  • Scalp conditions
  • Dandruff
  • Sebum balance
  • Scalp soothing
  • Curl definition
  • Event and occasion styling
  • Bridal styling
Techniques
  • Scalp scoping
  • Scalp exfoliation
  • Ozone steaming
  • Red light therapy
  • Scalp massage
  • OWAY Scalp Ritual
  • CALECIM serum
  • Silk press
  • Smoothing blow dry
  • Flat iron styling

Products & treatments

  • Oliveda
  • OWAY
  • Calecim

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