Best cut I've had in years! Quality. Unpretentious atmosphere. Skilled stylists. Happy customers.read more

My first time at Selin Hair Studios and couldn't be more pleased. Shearn is a great stylist who…read morelistened to what I wanted and made some really great suggestions. Thanks!

Definitely go to Joy! She gave me a great hair cut and styled my hair really well. She's super easy…read moreto talk to and she puts a lot of work into her craft!

I almost don't want to write a review because it seems like Joy is almost always booked up for…read morebeing so good at what she does! She is so friendly and accommodating and I trust her judgement on what type of haircut would suit me. I will sometimes come in with some inspiration, but other than that, I let her take the reins and do whatever, so long as I am consulted about the length! Sometimes I like keeping my hair long, sometimes I'm just ready to chop it all off. I also really like how this studio is set up where she only works on one person - it's intimate but also comfortable. Joy is such a pleasure to go to when I need to get a fresh cut. I am trying to be better and get my hair cut more often, but she is such a treat that it almost feels wrong to come too often...but so long as I am in the area, I will ALWAYS go to Joy and will recommend her to anyone.

I have been going to Kevin for years, and he has consistently given me a great haircut and color…read moreevery single time. As a person who has fine, curly hair it's hard to find someone who knows what they are doing; who listens, and who is also candid about what styles will go best with your hair type, how much work certain cuts will be for your particular hair type, etc. I know I can trust Kevin to provide the feedback and information I need to make a sound decision when considering a new hairstyle. I highly recommend Aquilano, and Kevin in particular.

Old Town Alexandria, VA - I've been to many hair salons in my life and this is my favorite…read more Everyone here is completely kind and my stylist and hair cutter extraordinaire always makes me feel beautiful from start to finish. Upon entering you will find a modern salon with a little bit of an Asian flair in decor. Very clean and calming. I guarantee you will be greeted with a smile, an offer to store your coat and a drink if you like. The waiting area is clean and neat and features a coffee machine and a refrigerator with a selection of refreshing drinks. Honestly I've never waited long because appointments run on time. Next is the hair wash station where I'm always soaped up with lovely scented shampoo that suits my hair type. And there's the heavenly head massage. I could sit there all day! I have short hair and Kevin is an expert at this kind of cut. Love the way he flips the scissors as he works. I've also seen some great color work and he's got many customers with long beautiful haircuts as well. Payment at the front desk is super easy. All the stylists and shampoo artists take cash or Venmo for tips. I highly recommend Aquilano salon.

It had been too long between highlights (thanks, Covid) and I was looking for some help putting my…read morelook back together. I needed a new salon, found Cualtzin from the Yelp reviews and wasn't disappointed. Kanchana and team did a great job updating my color with an eye towards detail, meticulously foiling the many layers of my thick hair. The cut was exactly as I asked and the look came together very well - I felt like a star! Side note, that post-shampoo head massage was fantastic. :-) This was all while the entire team was following covid protocol and dealing with a tight schedule. Much respect. Will definitely book again (and won't wait nearly as long next time).

Stay away if you are booking on line and need a short haircut. after booking a week in advance I…read moredrove there, found parking, and walked to my appointment, only to be told they couldn't take me, even with an appointment, since my hair was short and on line I booked for a long haircut. Appointment was confirmed. There is nothing on their on line booking for a short haircut. I've been a client at this place for years and am so angry at them right now that I booked another appointment at another place recommended. I'm sure my haircut will be just as good or better, and cheaper.

I have long, thick hair that's curly in the back, wavy on the top, and straight in the front. Yes,…read moreit's a tad confused. I'm happy to say that the owner is a master at cuts, and my hair is always done to perfection. It takes true talent to cut hair like mine, and I couldn't be happier. The salon is a small, privately owned boutique, and I'm usually the only one there (with the exception of her adorable puppy on occasion). My only annoyance is the extremely limited parking.

Went into salon with the advice from Yelp! What a success I…read morelove Margaret!!!! Kind sweet and caring she did an amazing job with my old hair!! And the therapy was an additional bonus

Mariah is one of those stylists you feel lucky to find. I've seen her for everything from cuts to…read morebalayage to brazilian blowouts, and I trust her completely with my hair. She's incredibly talented and has such a good eye for what will work best while still listening to exactly what you want. I always leave her chair feeling like the best version of myself, and honestly, half the fun is hanging out with her while she works her magic. I absolutely recommend Mariah to everyone!

So, I came to this salon last week for a trim and blow out. It looked cute online and had good…read morereviews so I thought I'd give it a try. To be honest, I dread going into the salon for hair cuts because I'm insecure about some hair thinning that I have. This experience was so amazing though, I'm actually looking forward to going back again!! I am not exaggerating when I say that Gretchen gave me the best haircut of my life. She is the only person who has ever cut my bangs perfectly, in a way that I love. I deserve this (her haircut) Also, when she washed my hair, she offered me an essential oil towel around my shoulders and a head massage. I think those played a role in helping me feel relaxed and happy in a salon setting. It made a positive difference for me in an emotional way! Please go to this location and ask for Gretchen! ‍

When you find a hair and makeup artist you love, you've hit the jackpot. Kris, owner of Grit Studio…read morein Alexandria, is a stylist I can count on any time I book. I've seen Kris for about the past year for blowouts and makeup applications for a variety of events, photo shoots and theater performances. Kris listens carefully to the service you want. Whenever I've shown reference photos, she re-creates them flawlessly. With makeup, I love the lash application she includes and the long-staying wear of the makeup products she applies. She's also extremely efficient, and after the first visit, she perfected my look and made each subsequent appointment easy, quick and simple. I recently visited for a headshot package she offered, where a professional photographer took new photos in her studio after I received hair and makeup treatment. I really appreciated Kris during the shoot, as she offered tips for posing and even touched up my hair and clothing to help me get the perfect shots. Her vast experience as an editorial stylist and big event artist (weddings, glam, etc.) has really provided her with an expert eye that made the photo shoot even more successful. If you're looking for hair and makeup you can trust to look great, I'd highly recommend Kris in Alexandria.

Grit Studio and owner Kris Clark are incredible! Every service is provided with full consultation…read more and the client's vision in mind! I have been a client of the Salon for four years and continue to be completely satisfied and amazed of the results! Kris continues to study to perfect her craft! Having mature hair, I decided to get extensions. The color, technique, style are perfection! There's a reason she is the small business woman of the year, and the best salon in Old Town Alexandria! Looking for an incredible Salon, stylist/colorist and products and makeup that are simply healthy for you and your hair? Grit Studio is for you!!

BOOK WITH LALANI! I…read morebooked an appt for an updo. I wanted something simple like a bun with some height at the crown. I assumed that any hair stylist would be able to do this so I just booked with the first available person. When I got there, the woman who was available half-heartedly tried to put up my hair with no prep and like 5 bobby pins. Then, she asked to use my my hair scrunchie! I told her that she had done was not what I wanted. She said that she couldn't do it, then asked another stylist if she would do it. I was really nervous at that point because I had about two hours until my event. I waited about 40 mins, but it was worth it! Lalani have me a beautiful updo that lasted all evening. I am so glad that I waited! BTW, while I waited I watched her give a woman a silk press and it looked gorgeous. Long story short - if you go there, make sure you book with Lalani!

Lori was phenomenal! Working her magic!! She's worth driving from Southern MD to VA for and more!!read more

Joselyn cut and styled my hair and she was wonderful. Kind, laid back and gave me a great cut. I…read moreeven had a TV appearance 3 days after my appointment with her and I looked fabulous, if I may say so. Thanks!

Raquel is very professional and efficient! Im super happy with how my fashion color came out! Will…read moredefinitely schedule an appt to come back to her for root touch up!

Update (12/2019): I'm still a faithful patron of WispSalon…read moreand cannot recommend Sue Scott enough. She is a master colorist, stays up-to-date on industry trends & techniques and is an all around lovely person. My tip: Make your appointments well in advance. I schedule mine up to a year out. She's highly in demand (that's what I want in a stylist!) and weekends fill up fast. Original review (2016): Sue Scott is amazing with hair, both color and styling. She gave me a balayage of caramel and mocha colors and I've never been so happy with getting color. Then I showed her images of 40s style curls that I'd been trying to accomplish at home. She gave me a great tutorial as she styled my hair, and I though this really went the extra mile. I've been able to replicate it at home, which is what I think we all want to be able to do after we leave the salon. I also felt like Sue really listened to what I wanted. I like to have flexibility to air dry (natural waves), straighten or curl and wanted a cut that would be versatile. I've tried all three since I got my cut last week and I'm very pleased with the results. In the salon, she's really easy to talk to and has a really positive attitude. I think the best way to get an idea of someone's work is to see it. Sue posts almost daily to her Instagram (@wispsalonalexandria), so if you are trying to make a decision on if her style would work for you, this is a good place to start. She also uses online appointment booking, which I prefer. Highly recommend!

Sue is a master at color and haircuts. She's the best - I usually just go in wanting a change and…read moreshe does something great without me even having any ideas