Claire Powell
Stylist - Sutton Salon Director
With more than 20 years behind the chair, Claire has built her career on a simple belief: the best hair starts with truly knowing the person it belongs to. As an Educator, Salon Director, and Stylist at Bella Trio Salon and Spa at Sutton Station, our RTP location in Durham, she pairs deep experience with genuine curiosity, taking the time to understand your life before she ever picks up her brush.
A L'Oreal Balayage certified stylist, Claire is a true generalist who loves the range her craft offers, from rich dimensional color to precise cuts and everything in between. That versatility is the point for her. She thrives on serving guests with all kinds of needs and gravitates toward professionals in the 30 to 65 range who want a look that genuinely fits their lifestyle. Whether you are after a low-maintenance routine or something more involved, her philosophy holds: she can do as much or as little as you need.
What guests remember most is how seen they feel. Claire creates a calm, comfortable, and safe environment, and she has a gift for remembering the details of your world between visits and showing up consistently for the people in her chair. She especially loves helping guests find the balance between a hair care routine that is realistic and a look they are truly excited about.
One thing she wishes more people understood is everything that goes into their perfect look: the years of hard work, practice, and continued education behind every seemingly effortless result. She often recommends customized treatments as well, building a personalized plan designed specifically for your hair.
Outside the salon, Claire is married with two dogs, a former foster parent, and a lover of travel and an active, healthy lifestyle. She feels most connected to the South Durham, RTP, Cary, and Apex communities, where the relationships she builds with guests are her favorite part of the work.