Shelley Epling Embrey DBA Colorful Waves Salon

Shelley Epling Embrey DBA Colorful Waves Salon

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Master hair designer/stylist who has been in the professional cosmetic arts industry since 1986. I encourage open discussion about your hair decisions.

Online Scheduling at this link 24/7 shelley.glossgenius.com
I'm Shelley Epling Embrey, a master hair designer/stylist who has been in the professional cosmetic arts industry since 1986. I specialize in highlights, color, and cutting to complement your face shape and special features. I am dedicated to keeping up to date with ever-changing hair designs. After training, I then adapt those new techni

Colorful Waves | Hair Salon in Durham, NC 03/16/2026

Who wants a hair refresh?
I have opened my schedule on Monday March 23rd!!!
Book here -
Shelley.glossgenius.com
Or call 919-806-1281
(no texts)

Colorful Waves | Hair Salon in Durham, NC Colorful Waves offers express cut (leave w hair wet), child cut (9 years or younger), and bang, neck, or beard trim in Durham, NC. Master hair designer in Durham, NC. Book online or call 19198061281.

02/26/2026

What brings you joy and peace of mind?
Here’s my little art doodle for today.
Like a little getaway in my art room. ❤️🎨

Rendition of Andrea Nelson’s day 28 of the sketchbook project.

Win an Exclusive Love Durham Patch 02/04/2026

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Participating Partners | Discover Durham 01/23/2026

Support small business in Durham! Take one of tbe fun and easy challenges to earn free stuff.
Download the Discover Durham app and choose ‘challenges’ to begin.
Click on photo to see all the cool, local businesses that are proud to be serving customers in Durham from small businesses.

I would like to thank all my clients for their support over the years. Whether you’ve visited my salon, hired me for dance performance, character appearances or purchased my artistic creations, I truly thank you for supporting local creatives like me. ❤️❤️❤️

Colorful Waves
Shelley Opearls NC Mermaid- Entertainer
Shahzaadee

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01/22/2026

Quick note about how I RESCHEDULE appointments for my salon.

I will never reschedule or change your appointment without contacting you, and ASKING FOR YOUR APPROVAL of possible dates.
Because, It  wouldn’t make sense for me to assume that you could come on a date and time, that I just picked randomly, right?

If you receive an email notice that sounds like I’ve changed your appointment, without asking you first about possible timing or dates, It is potentially spam or phishing.
Best course of action is to call me directly, rather than believe emails that are likely a SPOOF from scammers!
Even if it looks legit. Copycats are clever.

However, If there is an emergency, I may need to cancel your appointment.
I will try my hardest to contact you to cancel/reschedule, or have someone else do that step in my absence).
And,
If I don’t have time to contact you directly, in those chaos moments, I will simply have to cancel (or leave a note on the door with my apologies) and contact you later to reschedule.

Love Durham | Discover Durham 01/20/2026

Hey Durham small business supporters! My salon, Colorful Waves Is one of the locations that you can pick up your free button or sticker, to show that you support our awesome city.
Show your love! ❤️

Take part in the ‘challenges’ in the Discover Durham app and receive little prizes, after compleating your visits to local spots. Scan codes at participating shops, so easy.

I’m currently working toward a badge in the ‘Creatives’ challenge!
I’ve visted Scrap Exchange, Cecey’s, Hyperlocal, UHills Murals and more.
Six more spots to go to earn my groovy Bull patch and tote bag!!

You might be more interested in the ‘Foodie’, ‘Family’ or ‘Style Icon’ itenerary. Do one or do them all, it’s all fun!


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01/18/2026

Who’s next? When Jen tells me she wants a change, she means it! Been doing this beauty’s hair for so many years. We’ve been through a LOT of styles, each one a reflection of her sparkling, fun, dynamic spirit.Thanks for trusting me with your new/est look Jennifer! ❤️ You rock it!

01/18/2026

When Jen tells me she wants a change, she means it!
Been doing this beauty’s hair for so many years. We’ve been through a LOT of styles, each one a reflection of her sparkling, fun, dynamic spirit.
Thanks for trusting me with your
new/est look Jennifer! ❤️
You rock it!

01/17/2026

Big thank you to my clients for supporting my small business in Durham, North Carolina! I ❤️ Durham!

Love Durham heart shaped stickers available to my cliens while supplies last! Ask at your next visit!

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12/10/2025

Just to announce it ONCE MORE, my salon does not receive texts. You may call or email and I’ll get it. If you send a text into the Universe, just know that I will NOT get it.

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804 Forge Road
Durham, NC
27713

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 1pm - 8pm
Friday 9am - 4pm