I've been going to Hands In Motion II for years and Gwen has been an excellent hairstylist who has…read moretransformed my hair into a masterpiece.

Gwen is an artist. Have been a customer off and on for years. Always back to try a new style or…read morecolor. Friendly shop down home vibe.

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.

Joy is Amazing! Her studio is so private and nice. She is so pleasant to talk with. And her cutting…read moreskills WAY surpass what you normally find in the Alexandria DMV area!! She's truly a cut above the rest!!

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

I saw Abby for a root retouch and a trim and she did such an amazing job!! The layers she added…read moregave my hair so much more shape and bounce. She blended my roots perfectly so that my hair looks lived in and natural. Would 100% recommend!

Absolutely loved my experience with Abby & Heather! From the moment I walked in, they were both so…read morewelcoming and kind. I literally booked a last minute appointment at 3 AM for first thing in the morning, and Abby still did everything possible to make it happen and get my hair DONE. You can tell they truly care about their clients and take pride in their work. The atmosphere was relaxing, professional, and genuinely enjoyable. My hair came out beautiful and exactly how I wanted. I left feeling so confident. Highly recommend them if you want talented stylists who go above and beyond for their clients!

They are so lovely. Been going for a couple of years and really like them. Mother and daughter…read moreowned salon. My hair coloring has been amazing, Soukayna knows what she's doing. Don't ask for her cause she's mine.

Went for the first time last month and EVERYONE was so welcoming and nice. I had Jiji, whI had…read moreamazing and consistent reviews and she's the total package. Listens and executes extremely well. Overall, great atmosphere and my highlights came out so natural. Excited to return!

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!!

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.

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

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!

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.

Such a lovely salon! I came here after a less than pleasant experience at another nearby salon that…read moreleft my hair a bit choppy and crazy looking. Susie is a wonderful stylist and spends time to really listen to what it is that you want, and everyone here is super helpful and kind. Plus my hair looks great and is growing nicely thanks to Susie's great cuts. Love coming in here.

I highly recommend this salon! The atmosphere is relaxing and friendly and my stylist Kim did an…read moreoutstanding job on my hair! She colored my hair with exactly what I asked for and provided a beautiful cut/style to get me ready for my son's wedding. Thank you, Kim!

I just moved to the area and needed my grey roots dyed and a trim. After my shampoo, the stylist…read moreonly towel dried my hair and then roughly blow dried it. I say rough because she was running her hand through my hair and shaking it out for a few minutes, leaving it still damp - my hair is thick, curly and prone to frizz so you can imagine how that went! Their website says the haircut includes "styling" and this is the first time I've ever left a salon with wet hair that I immediately wanted to put up in a bun when I got home. As a new customer, it seems like they could've at least mentioned when I was setting up the appointment that I needed to ask for a blow dry. I'm happy with the color she chose for my roots, but leaving the salon with unfinished hair left me not wanting to come back.

Went here for a trim recently after not having really focused on my hair for close to two years. My…read morelast cut was over a year ago and last color was definitely over two. I was able to get in quickly with Priscilla for both on different days (less than 7 day wait total). They were very flexible when scheduling given I preferred weekday afternoon/Friday hours and likely wouldn't be free on weekends. Priscilla listened to exactly what I wanted and gave expert level feedback both on what I was asking and on what she could do given the condition of my hair (super dry). My trim is excellent and my hair still looks long and healthy despite removing almost 3 inches. When I followed up for color she did an excellent job toning down the brass and making things look super natural so I would have easy maintenance in the future. The salon itself is nice and relaxed. A cozy environment with plenty of plants and comfy places to sit while you process. All of the staff were very friendly. They have stable Wi-Fi. The music is good but not overwhelming. I look forward to going back. The Oribe and shampoo products also smell amazing!

Made a same-day appointment for a cut and I was SO fortunate to get an appointment with SemaJa! I…read morehave had mixed luck with stylists in the DC area but SemaJa listened to what I wanted (trim off the dead ends, face framing layers and a low maintenance style) and she DELIVERED! She found the happy medium of getting rid of the frizz while still preserving my length and gave me a style that looks great with minimal effort (I have a new baby so styling tends to take a back seat these days!). The space is beautiful but what really shined were the quality of cut and the friendly conversation. I'm happy to have finally found a stylist I love in the area!