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Theory Salon

Theory Salon

Hair salon in Charlotte, NC

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Theory Salon was established in 2006 by Clarissa Lacy and Magan Frers, who met in the late 1990s while working together at a small boutique salon in Charlotte. The salon describes its work as a mix of science and creativity, and says it aims to build every look on that combination.

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About

Theory Salon was established in 2006 by Clarissa Lacy and Magan Frers, who met in the late 1990s while working together at a small boutique salon in Charlotte. The salon describes its work as a mix of science and creativity, and says it aims to build every look on that combination.

The menu covers women's and men's cuts with styling, a range of color services including balayage, ombre, baby lights, color correction, highlights and toner or glaze, and up styles for special occasions. Keratin smoothing and Keratin Express Blowout treatments are also offered, along with waxing for the chin, cheeks, lip, eyebrows and full face. Prices vary by stylist, and the listed prices are starting points.

The founders built the salon around a team-first culture that encourages stylists to keep learning and to form friendships with one another. Clients are welcomed at the front desk, and the salon aims to keep a warm, inviting feel through checkout.

Booking rules are firm. Cancellations need 24 hours' notice, and cancellations without that notice or rebookings within 7 days are charged half the missed service, with the charge applied to the rescheduled visit. No-shows and same-day cancellations are charged the full service. Credit card information is kept on file. The salon also notes that in-salon pricing takes precedence if the website's prices are wrong.

Treats each look as a blend of technical science and creative design, with a team culture that encourages stylists to keep learning.

Aims for a warm and inviting feel from the front desk through checkout.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Women's and men's haircuts with styling, starting at $65.

  • Gentleman's Haircut / Style $65+
  • Women's Haircut / Style $65+

Color and style, highlight work, toner and glaze, and combined color, cut and style visits, starting at $80 and rising to $185 for the most involved combinations.

  • Color / Style $80+
  • Highlight / Style $110+
  • Toner / Glaze $125+
  • Color / Cut / Style $145+
  • Highlight / Color / Style $150+
  • Highlight / Cut / Style $150+
  • Highlight / Color / Cut / Style $185+

Up styles and special occasion styling starting at $75, and the Keratin Express Blowout starting at $150.

  • Up Styles and Special Occasion Styles $75+
  • Keratin Express Blowout $150+
  • Keratin Smoothing Treatment $300+

Facial waxing for the chin, cheeks, lip, eyebrows and full face, starting at $10.

  • Chin Wax $10+
  • Cheek Wax $15+
  • Lip Wax $15+
  • Eyebrow Wax and Shape $30+
  • Full Facial Wax $35+

Photos

  • Two owners seated together against yellow wall

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Balayage, color correction, ombre and baby lights among its listed color services
  • Olaplex treatments, which can be used alone or added to another service
  • FORMULA 18 treatment, intended to help protect hair from color and environmental stress
  • Keratin Express Blowout and Keratin Smoothing Treatment
  • Partner brands Davines, Scruples and Redken, plus salon-exclusive retail lines
  • Requires 24 hours' notice to cancel, with a card kept on file
Good for
  • Balayage and blonde clients
  • Color correction
  • Lived-in color and grey coverage
  • Wedding and special occasion updos
  • Men's haircuts
  • Clients who want to learn to recreate a style at home
  • Facial waxing
Treats
  • Color correction
  • Grey coverage
  • Lived-in color
  • Bright blonde highlights
  • Special occasion styling
  • Unwanted facial hair
Techniques
  • Balayage
  • Ombre
  • Baby lights
  • Highlights
  • All-over lightening
  • Toner and glaze
  • Color correction
  • Keratin smoothing
  • Keratin Express Blowout
  • Blowouts

Products & treatments

  • Davines
  • Scruples
  • Redken
  • Moroccan Oil Treatment
  • Keratin Complex
  • Olaplex
  • FORMULA 18
  • Salon-exclusive retail product lines

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