We were in town visiting in Portsmouth. We found US Hairways on line. So we took the ferry over to…read moreNorfolk. We walked in without an appointment. Ray was very friendly. He said he could get my husband in one hour. Ray was very personalble and very talkative. He did a great job on my husband's hair. He also gave him some tricks to drying his hair. The shop was very nice and old school. Just what you would expect at a real Barber Shop! We will be back the next time we are in town.

Hubby had a terrific experience, best haircut he's gotten in ages & thoroughly enjoyed chatting…read morewith Ray. Also the first time he's gotten a razor shave & loved that too.

I enjoy going to Davenports. All the barbers are great. I always have a good time…read more It's always been clean. Parking is easy.

Y'know I really don't like to write about bad experiences, maybe it's an off day, but this is hands…read moredown one of the worst haircuts I've ever had. I mean not faded at all on one side, completely butchered my hair where it parts, even just taking length off the top isn't even and just completely zigzag chopped. I came here out of necessity because I needed a haircut last minute for a very important business engagement and thought a "pop shop" owned business with good reviews would be fine. I was wrong, and sadly, I don't recommend coming here. Maybe the owner would have done much better but the fella currently working there will not.

Candy, the owner, does a great haircut for a really reasonable price! Haircuts are her specialty…read more She is personable as well. Chatting with her is always fun! The retro vibe of her salon really cool also.

I love this place, the woman I get my hair done with Andrea. She does such an amazing job and I…read morenever leave unhappy. It's got a cool interior with a lot of interesting antiques.

I'll be the first to admit, I am a freak of nature when it comes to my hair. Prior to going to…read morethis salon, I had never been back to see a stylist more than once (never double dipping). I usually perform a sort of "hit and run" with beauty salons --going in for a single visit where I let the person have their way with me and then write them off due to their mediocrity in creativity. That was until Christiano Cole started doing my hair. Pause momentarily while I show my work. When I went in for my first visit, I had no idea what I wanted. I honestly told him, "Do whatever you want, so long that it is not the current 'dirty dishwater brown' that it is". It was icky and I knew it. His face lit up like Christmas morning and it was evident that it had been a bit since someone had given him total creative freedom on their locks. I told him to surprise me and that I did not want to know what he was going to do until he did the "post-blow dry turn around" --the big reveal. He graciously obliged and offered me some coffee (a nice touch). The salon was okay. It had just been remodeled and while it seemed to lack any central theme, I didn't really care too much. I'm the type of lady that would rather have Gisele Bundchen hair done in a dirty closet, than go to a salon that resembles the Taj Mahal walking out looking like a broke down version of Coolio. Sue me. Christiano began applying the color: briskly, thoroughly, and the entire time keeping me entertained with conversation. When he was done, he washed me out in the shampoo bowl. It felt INCREDIBLE, he was firm but not too firm. Then, he gave me the most beauteous blow dry I have ever had. I felt like a Victoria's Secret model with all of the attention. He flipped me around aaaaand ...... BAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMM! Amazeballs. My hair looked and felt so silky, so bold, so red, so sexy. And the best part of all was that it looked perfect for me. It looked personalized and had a distinct style. It screamed, "I am a sexy power banker, give me your money and watch me take over the world". A perfect personification of the band Cake's "Short Skirt, Long Jacket". Exactly what I was going for. Bravo, Christiano. You have a customer for life in me. Now stop reading this and make an appointment with Mr. Magic Hands. Right now.

I had such an excellent experience with Aubrey! I'm really bad with keeping up with the suggested…read morehaircut every 2-3 months (I go once a year lol). I'm actually very chill with haircuts and open to stylist suggestions, but I'm also a lazy person in the aspect I don't take time to style my hair. Naturally, I stick to a long hair cut with layers and bangs on & off - depending on how I feel and the season. She was incredibly easy to talk to. She got to work quickly after I told her something basic: "I want 3-4" off to get rid of all my dead ends, keep layers, no bangs since it's summer." She didn't try to persuade me into a completely different hairstyle. She only offered suggestions when she asked about the face frame/side bangs. I trust way too easily, so since it was such a pleasant conversation, I told her she can do what she thinks was best. I absolutely loved my haircut that I might try to get a haircut more than once a year! She really makes you feel pretty during the process, and she's so cool. I'm a little too laid-back with my haircuts, but she is pretty passionate about what she does. I really like my hair even if it looks the same, just shorter. I love how my side bangs turned out though~ I'll definitely be back! (:

I called the Braid Lounge while I was on my way in, hoping they could accommodate me last minute…read more The braider I usually use had let me know she couldn't come all the way to Virginia Beach (she was more than happy to come to my house in Portsmouth when I lived there, but I hadn't adequately communicated that I had moved) The woman I spoke with on the phone was more than willing to help. She let me know that she could get both of my girls in last minute and then explained she would let the braider know that we were on our way. When we arrived, she greeted us happily at the door. I have to pause here and speak to the professionalism, etiquette, and overall experience. It was so calm quiet and aesthetically pleasing for a last-minute "we can squeeze you in" kind of situation. I fully expected a wait and a busy lobby. That was not the case, also to my surprise this was less of like a come in and go situation. This was an very curated salon. I could immediately tell that people come here, religiously, and have their self-care done. This was 100% an upscale salon that was willing to work me in without an appointment, it was clear they cared about helping the customer and not about the money not to say that it wasn't worth my money because it was worth way more than what I paid that's not saying the services weren't fairly priced, but that's just saying the professionalism courtesy and overall experience is clearly what keeps them in business . Without asking they even offered me a military discount. That's two. When you walk in, you immediately notice the professionalism, the aesthetic, the decor, and the staff courtesy. They also have products with the Braid Lounge emblem beautifully displayed, along with other products they personally recommend that support the community because they're Black-owned. LOVE THAT, especially in this economy. That's three. Back to the story. I was asked how old my girls were, and I explained that they were five and four. The host let me know that their standard minimum age is typically seven. Because it was a last-minute request, I let her know that I was willing to pay extra for the accommodation if the braider was willing to work with me. She took a moment to speak with the braider privately and handled the conversation professionally. There was also a cosmetologist there taking down someone's hair, and she was so kind and polite. I asked her if she knew anyone who did children's hair in case they weren't able to squeeze us in. She said she couldn't think of anyone off the top of her head, but she didn't have to speak to me or my children at all, especially while working with her own client, and she still took the time to respond kindly. Then the host returned and let me know that the braider was willing to work with me. Because of the age minimum, I decided to have only my four-year-old's hair braided because she holds her head well. My five-year-old, however, does fuss and fight, so I wasn't going to ask that of anyone in a last-minute situation where I was already requesting an accommodation. Ms. Yaye started on my baby's hair, and from the very beginning, she was calm, quiet, and patient. She actively talked to my daughter and hyped her up, telling her, "You know you're a big girl. You can do this. We don't have to cry. We're getting our hair done." She also took the time to ask, "Hey, do you want me to stop? Is it hurting?" If my daughter said it was hurting, she would switch to the other side. Because the age minimum is seven, I initially thought the experience might be a little more strict and quiet. Absolutely not. Ms. Yaye met my baby at her four-year-old level. She was SO PATIENT. SO ACCOMMODATING. For context, my baby is on the spectrum and can become very overwhelmed in new places with a lot of sensory stimulation. Ms. Yaye kept her from having a full breakdown, and I didn't even have to explain it. She was even willing to ask me, close to finishing my youngest daughter's hair, if I wanted to try with my oldest. I responded again, "No," because I already knew my oldest was going to act a plum fool, and I wasn't going to put anyone through that under those circumstances. Needless to say, I was 100% impressed. From the moment I called, to the moment we walked through the door, to the way we were greeted, the professionalism, the willingness to accommodate me, the communication with the braider, and the actual experience with my daughter, I was genuinely impressed across the board. I will absolutely be recommending the Braid Lounge to others, and I will definitely be back!

Absolutely amazing. I've been coming to them for over 15 years. I have never had an issue with…read moreanyone in the shop. They are all respectful and humble. I truly appreciate them. I will always come to them for all my braiding needs.

Curate is a modern salon with an inviting feel in the heart of Virginia Beach. The salon sits…read morebehind Coastal Grill off Great Neck road and has plenty off private parking available. One of the coolest things about the location is that, on nice (low humidity days for the frizz-prone), they open the salon's large garage door and you're practically getting styled outside! There's a cozy seating area while you wait for your stylist with complimentary water and coffee. Stylist stations are super clean and spaced far enough apart that you aren't overhearing everyones conversations on a busy day Going to an upscale salon can be overwhelming or intimidating but it never felt that way here. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming. Apprentices circulate frequently asking if you need anything. The areas for processing & washing are also very clean and comfortable (and work friendly if you need to pop out the laptop while you wait). The stylists are incredibly talented! Color specialists, curl specialists, you name it - they can take care of your hair. I spied a couple of male cuts being done as a well. Chanity is a miracle worker! She gave my lifeless, dull, super fine, weird post-partum hair a new life! Prices are on par with other professional salons in this area of VB, but you definitely get what you pay for - professional, beautiful hair. Highly recommend booking your next hair appointment at Curate!

Great job on my hair. She took her time and perfected a style that l love! It took only five hours…read more The shop is very quiet. I would definitely recommend her to everyone who wants braided.

Great customer service and my hair is perfect! The owner/braider is very pleasant, easy to talk to,…read moreand will accommodate your styling needs. I had a wonderful experience from start to finish.

Stopped in just on a whim. Glad I did. Tracey hooked it up. Nothing look a good cut. Glad I did and…read morewill be back for sure. Appreciate it!

There are two people who've consistently cut my son's hair; his dad and Tracey Y. his barber…read more Tracey actually gave my son his first hair cut and still cuts his hair to this day plus he cuts faster...lol. No slip ups, no guessing what you're going to get as we have history with his great barber services. I'd easily refer Tracey to people for barber services. Salon services for women are available here as well and if you can bring a picture of it, Pam and the other ladies here can do it. As with any barber/beauty salon, you'll have your regular characters that flow in and out of the shop. Whether selling items, providing unsolicited advice or coming to say hi to all the employees and regular customers; you'll get pulled into the fold and feel right at home here. Cash is the primary method of payment and there is an ATM on site. Tight parking lot shared with the neighboring businesses. If you have a wait it's within walking distance of Sonic's and Krispy Kreme. There is a beauty supply nearby if you forgot an item or need products post styling.