Downtown New Bern, NC
Fashion House Energy.
Without the Attitude.
Expert hair color, styling, natural hair care, and smoothing treatments — built on craft, honesty, and individuality.
Our Story
Intentionally
Different.
Founded in 2020 by Laura Lane — color theorist, former beauty educator, and creative director with over two decades in the industry — The Salon on Middle was built from everything she loved about the salons she worked in, and nothing she didn't.
No forced retail culture. No sales boards. No pressure. Just thoughtful recommendations when they truly serve you, and a crew of experts who lead their craft without hierarchy.
Communication is central here — not just between stylist and client, but across the room. Every voice is heard. Every service is backed by a two-week guarantee, because confidence should never come with hesitation.
What We Do
Our Services
Color Services
From single-process to full transformations — led by a color theorist with 20+ years of craft.
Blonding & Highlights
Balayage, full highlights, partial highlights, and toner — precision lightening that protects your hair.
Cuts & Styling
Women's dry cuts, shampoo cuts, men's cuts, clipper fades, and special occasion styling.
Natural Hair & Extensions
Braids, locs, twists, feed-ins, and extensions — honoring your texture with expert care.
The Crew
Meet Our Team
Laura Lane
Founder & Color Theorist
Riane Katz
Stylist
Kendyl Daniels
Stylist
Shay Taylor
Stylist
Our Promise
Two-Week Guarantee
on Every Service.
We stand behind our work — every cut, every color, every service. If something isn't right, we'll make it right. No questions, no hesitation.
Because confidence should never come with fine print.
Ready?
Your Chair Awaits.
Book online through Vagaro, or text us directly to request availability for dates not shown.
Text "heyheylauralane" to (929) 735-2685