Hypnotix Spalon

I moved to Wilmington from Raleigh, and I was recommended to Hypnotix by a friend. I was so happy to find out it is an Aveda salon!! I found Hypnotix to be reasonably priced and I'm always happy when I leave. I have been to the salon mostly for color with Holly and Kristie, which I'm pretty picky about and I have always been more than satisfied.. I love my blonde hair! I recently tried the Nova Lash Enhancements from Sharon and I was so impressed, unfortunately now I'm addicted.. The staff is friendly, professional, and talented and the salon is warm and inviting. I would recommend this salon and spa to anyone. more

I am truly delighted with Brittany's magic...her cuts and color are just what I want. The Aveda products are the best hair products I have come across, and the staff at Hypnotix is always friendly and helpful. My hair has never been so happy! Thank you Brittany! Pros: null Cons: null more

Moving from upstate I never expected to find such a gem in Wilmington. I have been going here now for 3 years, and can contest tat Lorissa is the best not only in town, but the entire coastal area. Seriously. The best. I get compliments everyday on my hair. Go there for your next cut, I've already done the legwork in finding it for you. Pros: null Cons: null more

I went in with an open mind and came out with Effed up hair!!! I made a last min apmt to get a cut and highlights. I tried explaining how my hair tends to "pull reds" and would need an ashy toner. I came out with a FULL head of RED hair... No, make that ORANGE!!!!!!! I am calling tomorrow and hoping to God that they will fix this and not charge me. I am truly pissed and can't stand to look in the mirror right now. Save yourself time, money and tissues and go somewhere else!!!!! more

Awful experience, worst experience in 16 years of having my hair done. I went to Lorissa, the owner, based on the reviews online - I will never do that again. I went in for highlights and the first time the toner didn't last the day so I went back in and she retoned me and put me under the dryer for a few minutes. It came out okay, it was a little brassy but she said it would fade. It did fade, and the color it faded too was really nice. I went back to retouch my highlights and the toner did not perform uniformly from the root to the end of my hair so I went back. She retoned my hair which made my hair 2-3 shades darker than my natural color, I couldn't see the highlights at all. She apparently used a darker color than she did the first time because she thought it would work better. I called her to come back a second time, she had her assistant tell me to put Dawn in my hair! Of course I didn't do that. I went back a second time and she "lightened" my hair as much as she could. Now the toned color is still not distributed evenly throughout my hair, it's "splotchy" and looks awful. The natural color of my hair is still atleast 2 shades darker than it was. Lorissa said she will try to contact Aveda and explain to them what happened and ask their advice. She will not offer me a refund because she said it was most likely due to oxidation of the color she used on me, she thinks the color was bad, and that is her policy. Really....so you put bad color on my hair and you will not give me a refund?! Overpriced and overrated is all I can say. I also sent two of my girlfriends to her and they walked out with visible roots (they are blonds) Worst $300 I have ever spent, I have had some not so good experiences but this is the first time I wanted a refund. Bad business. more

First off, I have never written a review on anything. Hypnotix deserves it. I have been going here just under a year, and I won't go anywhere else. Before Hypnotix, I used to get nervous just thinking about COLOR. Those days are gone. Caitlin truly has a gift! I'm a bit of a nerd, and she puts me at ease when she talks me through the process. She truly understands the science behind the art, and has never failed to answer any of my questions. Her confidence and attention to EVERYTHING, let's me turn off my brain and RELAX while I'm in her care. more

I have been to some of the best salons in the US because I have lived all over, from San Fran to Dallas to NY and now at the beach in NC - Hypnotix is absolutely wonderful!! I could go on for a while, but I wanted to give credit where credit is due and let the Port City and surrounding areas know that if you need a stylist, massage therapist, or esthetician you need to do yourself a favor and try this Aveda Salon. The staff is always friendly and in a good mood (which really matters to me), accomodating and so willing to make you leave with a smile - which I did :-) more

I am by far the pickiest person on earth when it comes to hair, I can not tell you how many different people I have been to in NYC, Boca Raton and Miami that did OK jobs but nothing that kept me coming. When I moved to Wilmington, I got frustrated and decided to try a place on citysearch after reading a thousand different reviews on different salons I came here. I was scared out of my mind to allow someone I had never met, redue my entire color. My hair was constantly turning a yellow after my color was done before, and coming in it was the most yellow it had been, but after 3 hours of highlights, full color and a blowdry I finally felt like the person I have always wanted to feel like. MY COLOR WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD AMAZING! my friends all freaked out, and I could not have felt more beautiful. I became so obsessed that I will not let ANYONE else touch my color, or blow dry my hair. I am here at least once every 2 weeks. Lorissa is unreal amazing and if you go anywhere else, you're o more

Well I had only been into Hypnotix twice and though it was great. I have now been in for a third time and I think it is offical, they are the Best!!! I believe in "A Third Times A Charm" and this holds true in this case only it has been everytime, not just on the third time. I Love Aveda, and Hypnotix offered me everything I was looking for in an Aveda salon. Great customer service, great hair service and I even got the finishing touches......Thank you!!!!!! more

I just absolutely love Lorissa. My sister and her friend referred me to Lorissa and I didn't know what to expect. But now I refuse to let anyone else touch my hair. more

Hypnotix is a great spalon, however I am no longer working there. I am still a stylist in town so if you would like to make an appointment with me you can call me at 910-297-9075. I look forward to hearing from you soon! more

I'm originally from NY and am very picky. My best haircuts have been w/those trained at Vidal Sassoon. I have a lot of hair that's thick and straight and always want it thinned out A LOT! Most of the time stylists just don't do enough and it's a real struggle to convince them to do more. Not w/Heather, she was great! She listened, made creative suggestions and asked important detailed questions to ensure the perfect style and cut. My haircut turned out modern, sleek, and VERY WELL thinned out. I was very happy and will be going back to her again. Pros: talented stylist, atmosphere, price Cons: lazy receptionist (on wknds) more

Lazy Receptionist, poor customer service, no confirmation call, really bad haircut..I won't be back Pros: It was cheap Cons: You get what you pay for more

Just moved down from ny and was very nervous about finding a new hair stylist... I went to heather with my thick, curly hair with no life. She did a partial highlight and cut. The cut was wonderful and knew how to handle my mane. Pros: exactly what i wanted! more

Just about the time I moved to Wilmington NC from Los Angeles, I was exploring my new town and was constantly driving past this very hip brand new sPAlon, Hypnotix. I am a big fan of Aveda and was excited to find Aveda products here in Wilmington. I had lived in here for just over a year and was faced with changing stylists for the 3rd time! UGH! I have red hair which is the fastest to "lose" color when it is put in and to further complicate things, I've got very curly hair. The prior 2 stylists, just could not get my color right. I am a natural redhead and never looked natural when I left....So I was more than happy to give Hypnotix a try. That was a year and a half ago and I adore it... Pros: atmosphere, design, producgts Cons: none more

I recently moved to Wilmington, and had to search for a while to find a salon that I liked. I knew as soon as I stepped into Hypnotix that it was the place! The decor is amazing, the music is great, the people are all very friendly, and the environment is very relaxing. I also love Aveda products! I recently had my hair cut by Kim and she did an amazing job! It was a very pleasant experience and my hair was perfect! I would recommend her to anyone. The prices are also very reasonable, which is always good! Overall, a very nice salon/spa! Pros: Atmosphere, Music, Product, Service more

I was very pleased with my experience at Hypnotix. Kim did a great job on my color and cut. I strongly recommend going to her. The salon is decorated very nice and while I waited to get started I was offered a free hand massage which was wonderful. more

The salon is well decorated, the staff is so friendly! I had the 1st of 3 green science facials and I can already see a difference! Christina was so nice and very thorough. She helped me find the correct products to increase my results. Pros: Staff, Products more

Sharon gives the most relaxing and refreshing pedicures I've ever had. I get a pedicure once a month and rarely miss an appointment. The receptionist pre-booked my appointments all the way through 2010. They make sure to give me a call the day before just to remind me of my pedicure. I love the Aveda products that she uses. She gave me a trial size body polish for the Holidays since I had to miss an appointment. She always knows exactly what color to paint my toes every time. The nail room is beautiful and the pedicure spa is the nicest I've ever seen. Pros: Amazing Staff, Great Music, Drinks, Product Cons: Only one bathroom more

I just moved to Wilmington and was terrified about finding a new salon. I tried a few and finally ended up at Hypnotix. What a relief! My service was relaxing and my hair turned out beautiful! Everyone in the salon complimented me on it as Caitlin was finishing up with it. She made sure to have the nail person come over and give me a hand massage while I was processing. She took her time but I wasn't in the chair for hours on end like usual. I'm still getting compliments! Thank you Caitlin! Pros: Trend-setters, Parking, Service, Friendly Staff, Price Cons: They didn't have merlot on hand,white suited fine more