THE LEGACY EXPERIENCE
The Legacy Salon delivers a boutique experience like no other salon in Raleigh. Enjoy a beverage and browse locally made art before getting the highest quality cut and color in the area.
Meet the team and learn more about our values and passion.
"We work together as a team with the same focus in mind, YOU! Everyone here plays an important part to ensure that every client comes in and leaves feeling like a part of our family!"
​OUR STORY
GOING BACK TO OUR ROOTS
A North Carolina native, Judi Troutman has devoted her life to helping people create their personal style by entering the hair industry in one of fashion’s most iconic decades – the 1970s when she owned and operated Troutman's College of Hair Styling.
Throughout her career she has been passionate about combining industry practices with cutting edge techniques.
She has competed and won in many international hair shows as well as served as Vice Chairperson on the National Cosmetology Association of North Carolina board and being honored as Educator Of The Year several times! In 1999 she was inducted into the National Cosmetology Association Hall of Fame.
In 2003, Judi finally opened her own salon, Troutman Beauty Affaire, with the goal of becoming the best hair salon in Raleigh and in March of 2007 she earned the title of American Board of Certified Haircolorists, the first in North Carolina and the 1,151st person in the nation.
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Judi's granddaughter, Taylor Downs took over the salon in 2017 after becoming the youngest American Board of Certified Haircolorists at age 23 and continues Judi's legacy to this day. Taylor honors her grandmother’s impact on her life and work with the rebranded The Legacy Salon, where she serves her clients with old school customer service enhanced by a modern expression of uninhibited individualism. Taylor and her team have a cooperative approach, working together to provide the best hair services in Raleigh.
The Legacy Salon is the only American Board Certified Haircolorist salon in Raleigh and only 1 of 3 salons to carry this expert knowledge and service excellence in the state of North Carolina.
The barber pole is an iconic symbol for barbershops everywhere. Now, it can be a symbol for change. Inspired by the trans flag, the new design is a signal to trans people that they can feel safe, comfortable and welcome in our chairs.
The Legacy Salon is proud to be a part of Strands For Trans which is a global network of hair, beauty and wellness industries and organizations that seek to create and inspire safe and positive experiences for all guests, especially guests from the trans community.
More gender euphoria! 
 Less gender dysphoria!
Education is KEY!
We pride ourselves with over 60+ years of education, along being the ONLY Board Certified Haircolorist in Raleigh! We love sharing our knowledge with clients to help understand the lasting importance of each step we take!
Eco-Friendly
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Each day we strive to be a little greener in all of our actions! We offer shampoo refills with our JT Hair products, and keep our plastic usage at little to none in the salon!
Local Supporting Local!
Raleigh has the best local businesses everywhere you look! We love supporting local artists, business owners, entrepreneurs, and more! We continuously connect and keep our local community together.