At Milk + Honey The Hair Lounge in Cary, NC, we offer a comprehensive selection of hair services crafted to help you look and feel your best. Our stylists provide detailed haircuts for all ages, customized coloring solutions, balayage, ombre techniques, and professional foiling to create dimension and shine. We also deliver keratin treatments, Brazilian blowouts, and eyebrow tinting, all designed to elevate your personal style while maintaining the integrity of your hair. From subtle refinements to transformative changes, we ensure that each service is approached with precision and creativity so every guest enjoys a luxurious experience in our welcoming salon.
We further specialize in high-quality hair extensions, offering clip-in, tape-in, fusion, and micro-link options that blend naturally with your existing hair. Our application methods provide added fullness or length with a seamless finish, giving you immediate styling freedom. For clients seeking standout color, our colorists work closely with you to achieve beautiful, lasting tones tailored to your preferences. Whether you want highlights, full color, or dimension-enhancing accents, we use premium products to deliver vibrant results. We invite you to book a consultation and discover the elevated level of service and craftsmanship that defines Milk + Honey The Hair Lounge.
Served areas
- Cary, NC
Highlights and features
- Skilled stylists delivering personalized, precision hair services.
- Premium extensions for seamless length, volume, and versatility.
- Expert coloring with vibrant, long-lasting professional results.
- Relaxing, luxurious atmosphere focused on client comfort.
- Advanced keratin and smoothing treatments for lasting manageability.
- Customized cuts and styles for men, women, and teens.
Payment methods
- Cash
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
Services
Our salon offers expert extension services featuring both hand-tied and tape-in options crafted with trusted, premium hair. Hand-tied installations typically use one or two rows with customized weft quantities, and tape-ins follow structured pack requirements for density or length. We adjust placement for corrective needs and support each guest through a detailed consultation to ensure ideal results. 
We specialize in balayage and ombre coloring in Cary, NC, crafting dimensional tones that enhance movement and brightness while remaining easy to maintain. Our team adapts each technique to your hairs texture and level of contrast, ensuring a refined finish. These methods complement hair types. Rates start at $325 followed by $275, $250, and $200. 
Our hair color services are crafted to elevate your appearance through techniques customized for your individual needs. From full color and gray coverage to highlights, balayage, ombre, and vivid shades, we offer a wide range of options. Using professional-grade products, we safeguard hair integrity. We design each color to complement your skin tone, features, and personal style preferences. 
Our team offers a personalized foiling technique that produces natural-looking highlights with refined dimension. By analyzing your goals and hair condition, we determine the most effective placement for both highlights and lowlights. This method ensures an even grow-out and a polished result. Your color typically remains radiant for eight to twelve weeks with routine maintenance. 
At our salon, we create tailored hairstyles for clients of all ages, offering both timeless cuts and fashion-forward options. Our stylists emphasize professional care and a soothing environment throughout your visit. We strive to highlight your individuality with every service. Reserve an appointment and experience a renewed sense of confidence in your appearance. 
We provide Brazilian Blowout services that smooth frizzy, damaged hair for up to 12 weeks, giving you healthy, manageable results. This treatment offers quick completion, typically in about 80 minutes. You can immediately wash, style, or work out afterward. It suits all hair types and supports both sleek finishes and curl retention. We also accommodate color services and transitions from previous treatments. 
We use high-performance, formaldehyde-free keratin systems to refine texture, decrease frizz, and promote smoother, more radiant hair. Our stylists personalize each treatment to accommodate various hair conditions, delivering results that typically last 34 months. The service supports faster daily styling and long-term manageability. Many clients depend on our expertise to achieve consistent, salon-quality smoothness.
People
Ashley Vargo
Ashley has been a dedicated hair stylist since 2009, starting her career after completing her education at The Paul Mitchell School of Raleigh. She achieved initial success at a high-end salon spa in Cary, NC, and then went on to establish her own salon studio after just two and a half years.
Ashley's dedication to excellence is evident in her comprehensive training, which includes time spent at The Redken Exchange in New York and attendance at numerous hair conferences across the Carolinas. She is certified in Brazilian Blowout, Keratin Complex, and Babe Hair Extensions, and has specialized knowledge in Hand-Tied and Tape-In extension methods.
Ashley's dedication to excellence is evident in her comprehensive training, which includes time spent at The Redken Exchange in New York and attendance at numerous hair conferences across the Carolinas. She is certified in Brazilian Blowout, Keratin Complex, and Babe Hair Extensions, and has specialized knowledge in Hand-Tied and Tape-In extension methods.
Kylie Seagroves
Kylie Seagroves began her career in the beauty industry by attending Central Carolina Community College, where she studied Cosmetology starting in 2007. With a strong passion for hair coloring, she then transferred to Paul Mitchell The School located in Raleigh, to focus on advanced dimensional coloring techniques. After completing her education, Kylie refined her skills by working at a well-known salon spa in Cary, North Carolina.
Reviews (17)
Melissa Garcia
Nov 02, 2025
Ashley installed 14 inch tape in extensions to my pixie cut, ear length hair and idk how she did it but she is has some insane talent. Not only did she color match my hair (which has always been difficult) , but she blended the extensions in flawlessly and the wavy texture matches my natural texture so nicely! Overall I am I obsessed with my new mermaid locks! I definitely recommend the ladies at Milk and Honey.
Ashley Traub
Sep 22, 2025
Lacey Loughin
May 19, 2025
I recently moved to North Carolina and had been struggling to find a hair stylist - until now! Ashley is an absolute gem. From the moment I sat in her chair, she made me feel so comfortable, like I was catching up with an old friend. Her warmth and easygoing nature made the appointment fly by.
She went above and beyond, taking the time to perfect every detail and even styling my hair beautifully afterward. I cant recommend her enough!
She went above and beyond, taking the time to perfect every detail and even styling my hair beautifully afterward. I cant recommend her enough!
Kay
May 19, 2025
Christine Jungblut
Apr 17, 2025
Dina A.
Apr 11, 2025
Jasmine McAndrew
Mar 18, 2025
Ashley is the best! Over the many years as my stylist shes done highlights, lowlights, foilyage, and balayage as well as cuts from just a dusting to layers. No matter what I get it always looks great and she does a fantastic job making sure I get the results I want while keeping my hair healthy without sacrificing the length I like. Ashley is a color expert and I wont let anyone else touch my hair but her. Plus side - shes a great listener and SO fun to talk to!
Bianca
Jan 26, 2025
Meg Johnson
Oct 23, 2024
John Stevens
Oct 18, 2024
Laura Linton
Oct 17, 2024
Shawna Fann
Sep 24, 2024
Christie L.
Sep 16, 2024
I scheduled with Ashley based on a recommendation from my sister. I wanted something a little different, a violet blush dimensional color all over. I attempted to do it myself at home but it wasnt what I wanted, so I went to Ashley in hopes to fix it. She provided me with a thorough consultation and began my color transformation. I appreciated her honesty when my highlights didnt tone to the exact color I was hoping for. She took me back to the shampoo bowl and toned my highlights again until they were the perfect color violet pink for my liking. Ashley is amazing with color and really wants to make your hair dreams come true!
Natasha Burritt
Aug 31, 2024
Ashley did an amazing job with my hairshe really listened to what I wanted and delivered beyond my expectations. I have gotten balayage, as well as other color services. Easily located in Cary. The salon is clean, stylish, and has a relaxing atmosphere. Im so happy with my new look. Highly recommend Milk & Honey the hair lounge to anyone looking for a top-notch salon experience!
Annabella Delgado
Jul 12, 2024
I can't recommend Ashley enough! If you're in Cary and looking for top-notch balayage or hand-tied extensions, Ashley is the go-to expert. She transformed my hair beyond my expectations, giving me the perfect blend of color and volume. Her attention to detail and skill is unmatched. Plus, she's super friendly and makes the whole experience enjoyable. If you want stunning hair, Ashley is your girl!
Lilith Mae
Jun 16, 2024
Sarah Pollard
Oct 04, 2022
Possibly the best salon around. I cant begin to tell you how much of a genius Ashley is with blondes, always such amazing results and delivered with professionalism and confidence. If you are looking to have hand tied extensions she is your to go to girl! AMAZING!!! I am beyond happy with my extension, natural looking but also packs a punch. 10/10!