Shear Excellence on East Blvd has become my regular spot in Charlotte for a hair cut. I've tried some much more expensive places and a few that are quite a bit less expensive.
I can't vouch for all stylists but, Carlie has been my stylist for quite a while now. I get a quality, consistent, cut each visit. She's personable and friendly so we usually find something to chat about.
The cost a Shear Excellence is a little on the high side. But, there are a few things that make the few extra bucks worth it for me. First off, you can schedule an appointment. This is big for me because I can easily schedule the rest of my day/night around the hair appointment. No more walking in to a different salon just to wait and wait because they're busy. Second there is free parking offered in the garage which is also good as compared to going Uptown for a cut and having to pay $6-$10 for parking on top of the cost of the cut. The free beer is also nice and the bourbon option is also nice too.