Worst haircut I ever received since I used to get $4 haircuts on the military base as a kid by a guy with one eye and a shaky hand. Also the worst my daughter has ever received. I was shocked that the place was packed. The stylist literally hit me on the head with the clippers multiple times and shoved me around. She was awful. I am going to have to wait a while for this one to grow out. Next time I am making an appointment at my regular place earlier so I don't have to do anything last minue. read more

NEVER GO HERE!!! My hair was burned off and now I have bald spots . I had to go back multiple times and it was never fixed. First it was black and white stripes, to fix it , SEAN (the girl) bleached it and made it orange. Then to counter balance it, now it has light violet stripes. I have to go somewhere else tomorrow to get this shit fixed. Horrible horrible service. Update: HEATHER said they were going to give me a refund within 3-5 business days... its been 2 weeks now. How is that for customer service. I am furious. Do not go here if you want anything solved. Not asking for a lot- just do what you say you are going to do!!!! read more

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I used to go to this Bubbles because it was close by and I could usually get in either without an appointment or get an appointment only a day or two before I wanted the cut. Then I had a problem with a "misunderstanding" on price (the stylist quoted me one price, I was charged a higher one, the stylist claimed he'd never told me a price) and didn't go back for awhile. I needed a cut around Christmas and couldn't get into my now-usual place, so I decided to give this Bubbles another try. Big mistake. The cut was totally uneven, and when I asked the stylist to take another look, she said it was just the way my hair had fallen when she dried it. I dried it my normal way the next morning and no, it was indeed crooked. I called the salon to request a fix and was told that it would be the same price as another haircut! So I went elsewhere. Won't be back. read more

I feel kind of bad leaving this review. I needed a haircut, and wanted to try to grow it out. The cut needed to look professional, but I also wanted it to stay longer and flippier in the front, framing my face. I know some split ends needed to be removed, but what I got was a middle aged office workers cut, all the same length. I don't know if she wasn't capable of doing what I asked, or if she chose to listen to my mom's insistence on it being professional over my desires. But I was 23 at the time. An adult. She should have listened to me. It was the only time I have left a salon in tears. read more

What I had done to my hair at Bubbles would have costed me triple the price in NY. However, I should have sucked it up and saved one more work check because I'm not entirely thrilled with my new 'do. The front desk doesn't help this situation either. Not only did the young lady (she's got short dirty blonde hair and a 'tude--anyone know her name?) screw up the time of my appointment but she could not break a smile or show an ounce of courtesy the entire time she was assisting me. When inquiring about a color package and its cost she retorted "I don't make Kristy's prices you're gonna have to ask her." Kristy, on the other hand, was very sweet and spent a lot of time with me. Yet, there's some serious learning curve if she's the manager. My highlights are way more prominent on the left side of my head and the color beings 1/2 in from the root. I left the salon with roots. Kind of defeats the point of getting the service. The salon is also dirty. Tabitha from Salon Takeover would have a field day at Bubbles. The bathroom was nasty, there was a lot of hair on the floor that hadn't been swept immediately, the walls had scuffs and marks all over and the backroom where color is mixed was completely in disarray. Don't think I'll be coming back... read more

Bubbles Reston Town Center has improved leaps and bounds since the last reviews were written. I go there for the convenience, price, superb service and professionalism of the staff... But most of all... for my stylist Veronica to do some artistic magic with my hair. The other stylists are friendly and everyone has a good rapport. Veronica is Bubbles' #1 stylist and also the store manager who revolutionized this salon last fall. Although Bubbles is a chain, Veronica's leadership makes it feel like a small, locally owned salon. Her sweet personality and genuine care for her clients is something that is hard to come by in your average chain salons. I first had my hair cut and colored by Veronica after the school I work at was hit by the lice plague... Desperate for a solution, I booked the first available appointment on a Saturday morning and Veronica was happy to rearrange her schedule to accommodate me. She did the initial lice check as a safety precaution and proceeded to cut my thick black hair in a way that frames my face well. The color we agreed on was also perfect for the autumn: a burgundy red wine color over my black mane. The best part was that the color didn't fade: even months after the application. Since my initial visit, I have been back to see Veronica on several occasions, including drop-ins for a quick bangs trim and most recently, for highlights (face-framing), glazes and color. Most of those visits have been therapeutic as I've come in after work, ready to decompress after a stressful work day. Every single visit has exceeded my expectations, especially the most recent where Veronica stayed an extra hour to make sure my hair was up to perfection. Veronica is someone who is able to meet you where you're at... She won't pressure you to talk or make awkward conversations. Instead, she goes out of your way to make your visit more comfortable, be it bringing you your favorite magazine to read or replenishing water or tea... She truly cares about her customers and makes them feel at home while getting their hair done. It is not easy to find a good hairstylist and I've searched long and hard to find her... But I am happy to report that after a long search, I finally found Veronica and am so thankful. So do believe the hype and try the newly improved Reston Town Center Bubbles: for a fraction of the cost, you can come out looking better than a Hollywood movie star. read more

I got my hair cut by Sean. Technically, he did a very good job. I'm not into being super chatty during my hair appointments and he isn't either, so that's okay...but he almost treated my like a non-person. He had someone else wash my hair...even though he was free and she was already washing someone else's hair which meant I had to wait in the seat for 5 minutes. And then when he cut my hair, he roughly moved my head to where he wanted me to face. I don't care for all that smarmy fake customer service sweetness, so whatever, a good cut. But he'll be rough and unapproachable to anyone that's looking to get nurtured/chatted to. read more

I've been going to Heather Ramos since Feb. 2011. I followed her from Herndon to her new position as Leader of the Reston store. All I can say is that she's an artist whose medium is hair. She knows what colors I can and can't pull off and has helped me experiment with different cuts. No matter what she does to my hair, I always get compliments, even from complete strangers. I highly recommend her and her staff. read more

Tried it twice and it's nothing different than a Hair Cuttery shop. The last time I had to wait for 50 (!!!) minutes. Okay it was a Saturday and it was Prom Night day - but I had an appointment and that is just very bad schedule managing. Then I wanted a simple trim of my long hair with long layers. It took the girl over an hour and I came out with an uneven length of my hair and layers that had no concept at all. I had my husband fix my hair at home and he did a better job than the girl did. The blow-dry job wasn't really great either and I ended up putting my hair in a bun as soon as I was in the car. AND another annoying thing - the girl tried to sell me some products from their store. I want a good hair cut, NOT an expensive shampoo!!!! Argh! I wish I could find a place that has qualified hair stylists that do a great job & don't over-charge like they do here. read more

Ive had my haircut from about 6 different people here. Not one gave me an even haircut, and each stylist tends to spend much more time on one side of the head. Im not asking for anything special, just a haircut that is even. They tend to do ok with long hair because with longer hair, it covers up the badness and requires less attention to even cuts and treatment....believe me. Alas, I meet Wendy. She was so awesome. She knows how to cut...I was hooked, called to make an appointment with her...and was told she no longer works there. It would seem to me that no one in this salon knows how to cut right, at least the 6 that I had seen before. Oh and get this, prior to meeting Wendy, I walked in for my appointment only to find out after waiting and being told my stylist would be there shortly.....was actually off that day. Blessing in disguise..as Wendy entered. Now, it sucks..again. read more

I used to 100% despise this Bubbles location... But then I found Kristy...!!! She is the most friendly stylist there and she does such a great job. My sister suggested I go to her after I had had some terrible haircuts and she worked her magic and I couldn't have asked for anything better. It is a little pricey but you absolutely get what you pay for if you go to Kristy. She is awesome!!! read more

I have a wedding to be in on Saturday and needed my mop taken care of. I decided to try this salon. My sweet husband trying to be helpful gave me the phone number and I called and made a same day appointment, I arrived at the salon only to find my husband gave me the number to a different Bubbles. The very nice ladies made me feel welcome and got me in here right then! The stylist I got made me feel comfortable, listened to what I wanted and made suggestions as to ways to make it better. I'm happy! I like this salon! I will be back! read more

I've been seeing Heather for almost three years now and she's always been on her A game every time. It's awesome to have trust in a hairdresser and to let her just do what needs to be done and ALWAYS love the outcome. She's super friendly and always has a "bubbly" personality! I do a lot of damage to my hair and she always makes my hair refreshed, clean, and healthy again! read more

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I've been going here for years out of convenience, and it's been hit-and-miss. I finally decided that it wasn't worth it and am switching salons, because for every good haircut I've gotten here, I've had at least two bad ones. The last cut I asked for was very simple, just a blunt bob, and it was very disappointing. I brought in several photos of the cut I was looking for, and the stylist glanced over them once at the beginning of the appointment then never referred to them again. Unsurprisingly, the cut did not turn out the way I wanted, and it was totally dissimilar to the photos I had brought in. It was also uneven, with the right side at least half an inch longer in the front than the left side. It seems that there are a couple of good stylists here that would be worth going to, but I'm done playing russian roulette with my hair. Not worth the price, even though it is so low. read more

Very disappointed! Good luck finding a stylist that is good at more than one thing, I have given this place a few chances, because I would find a stylist that was good at one thing but then they would be horrible at everything else. Would not recommend it and definitely not for the price! read more

Lauren is the best stylist I know! I used to be a stylist and referred all my clients to her because she has helped me retrain and maintain my hair for the last five years. My hair is sometimes challenging, because I am African-American and wear my hair in it's natural state- thick and curly. Thick hair and curly hair are typically challenging for hairstylists, and Lauren manages it just like it's the easiest in the world. She is the only person I trust to cut and color my hair, and that's a big deal. She also does BEAUTIFUL updos and even some with braids! I highly recommend requesting Lauren for all your hair needs. I get messages from my former clients regularly thanking me for the referral. She's super sweet and smart too. Who could ask for anything more? Thanks Lauren for keeping my hair on point! read more

Maria Rasool instantly knew that my blunt CHOPPED haircut from last week is too heavy. She immediately gave me a razor cut to give it more textures & movements as well as thinning it - kept the length. Im so happy.. very satisfied. Def will go back to her when my hair got longer & need more trimming. Love Maria.... read more

Jalisa gave me a shadow root for my grown out all over bleach blond. Great match to my roots, great tone on my ends. Exactly the look I was going for. She works quick and listens well! Very happy! read more

I've been going to this particular Bubbles salon for several years now for one reason: Maria. I used to get my haircut twice a year, going to any random hairdresser that had an appointment available when I needed it. I happened upon Maria a while back and haven't gone to anybody else since. I used to have longer hair, though rather thin. I struggled to find someone who could give me a good balance of style with some body added in. Maria did exactly that- so I went back to her. I now have short hair (pixie cut) and she does a fantastic job of making the style work with my thin hair. I was really nervous about going so short at first, but it looks great! I love my new hair. :) Not only is Maria good with the hairstyling, but she's also very personable. She asks about my family whenever I see her and remembers conversations that we've had in the past- asking about work, places I've visited, etc... I definitely recommend this salon- obviously I think highly of Maria, but the rest of the staff has been extremely nice, too. They're polite on the phone and very receptive when you come in. read more

I enjoyed my experience at this salon! The receptionist was extremely friendly and kept offering me something to drink while I waited for my stylist. My stylist arrived on time and introduced herself to me. She wanted to know how I wanted my unit styled and she went to work with a vengeance. She cut my unit to my desired length and framed my face so nicely. Her cutting skills are exceptional. I came in with a scarf covering my head and left with a smile on my face and my self-esteem through the roof. I felt like I was on top of the world and I was overjoyed with the final results of the cut. Great job Lauren! She is an awesome stylist and I will be returning for more cuts on more units in the future. read more

BUBBLES Salons - This is the unit I needed framed to my face. It was overpowering me and I just wasn't comfortable wearing it. - Hair Stylists Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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I've been here twice now since I moved to the area and I'm not impressed; the cost is too high for the quality hair treatment. My most recent visit I was given a lecture about hair care by a stylist who did not know what he was doing. He was unable to do a balayage (he claimed it was impossible and then gave me thin highlights instead, I got the balayage somewhere else), he claimed my hair had broken when really the "broken" section was where I had just gotten my side bangs trimmed, and he made snarky comments about my hair the whole time. I spent 45 minutes getting a lecture from a man who knew nothing about treated hair and then overpaid for it. Next time I can't get an appointment with my regular stylist at W Salon I'll just buy an at-home kit. That aside, they do have a coat check and provide beverages, and everyone else there seems nice. read more

I'm not one to take the time to post reviews but this one was so bad I had to. I first went to the Tyson's Bubbles Salon in November 2017 to see Megan who is absolutely amazing but moved to HairSocial. I got a gift card for Christmas to Bubbles Salon and really wanted to use it before going somewhere else. First of all, I had an appointment booked for 9:15 with Ingrid. I had the email confirmation and everything. I showed up right at the time my appointment was and found out that they had no record of my appointment. So I showed them my confirmation and how it said 9:15 at the Reston location not the Herndon location like they thought I got it mixed up with. So the appointment I had made with Ingrid apparently just didn't exist and she wasn't there so they stuck me with another guy named Sean who was impersonal and cut my hair choppily and terribly. I walked out with a frizzy mop on my head. On top of it all, I had a coupon that was sent to me by Bubbles for 25% off but they told me that Sean doesn't take coupons and I couldn't use it. After disputing with them and telling them I wasn't supposed to be with him in the first place, they allowed my coupon to be used. And after all that he asked if I wanted to make an appointment for 8 weeks and I politely said no. I will never step back foot in there if you paid me. Plus, the salon wasn't well taken care of. Take it from me, you're better off saving your money and going to Hair Cuttery or Great Clips. As for me, I don't get a haircut very often (maybe 2x a year) so I don't mind spending more for a good one but this place just isn't worth the money for me. read more

I was referred here by a friend and forgot the name of the stylist she recommended so asked, "Who does long hair really well?" (Simple straight long hair actually takes someone who really knows what they are doing.) Well I waited for Jenny who would be able to take me in 20 minutes. I was never happier. What a cool very light layer in the front and healthy trim in the back. She was quick but knew how to handle the scissors! She took time to blow dry it straight (with a patient, non-rushed demeanor) and make sure I was pleased with the outcome. UPDATE!!! I was desperate for another trim and Jenny was off for a week around Thanksgiving and someone at the front desk recommended another woman - will not say her name. I hesitantly sat down in the chair but thought it "will be fine." I really was not happy with the outcome but tipped her and left. After a few days have passed I felt really disappointed and hated my hair. I felt that I must go back in and pay for another cut from Jenny to feel okay and like I even had my hair cut two days ago!! I called the manager to complain at how unhappy I was and she said to come in for a no charge "redo" from Jenny. I was sooooo happy. I didn't think I could do that or they would do that :) Thanks so much! read more

Katherine is amazing! I ended up booking an appointment and didn't know who I was getting, I'm so happy it was Katherine. This was about a year ago and I am glad I found my forever stylist. I never know exactly what I want with my cut or color and she always has good ideas and is super patient with me. I started taking my 20 year old daughter and my 14 year old daughter to her as well. They are both bi-racial with curly hair and she does a great job with their hair. My whole family loves Katherine! read more

I've been going to Heather for about 3 years now and I could not be happier with the way my hair looks. I've never had to wait longer than 10 minutes and am always offered coffee, tea or water when I get there. I am not one to really spend a ton of money on my hair, but find that Bubbles is very reasonably priced for both cut and color. I've been getting Balayage for the last year, which looks amazing and grows out gracefully. I always feel very comfortable and welcome at the Reston location, and have experienced great customer service both on the phone and in person. I would definitely recommend this salon. read more

BUBBLES Salons - Balayage by Heather! My hair has never looked so good! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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Terrible customer service. I arrived 5 min early, no one greeted me or asked if I even had an appointment (which I did). I sat there for an hour and still no one attended me. I just left...What's the point of making an appointment if they won't even follow them. Waste of time. read more

I received first class customer service the first day I walked into the salon to make my hair appointment, the employees are very attentive, sweet and professional. Based on my description of what I wanted they recommended hairstylist Cici. I am so glad they did! My hair cut from Cici and color was amazing, better than what I was expecting. I went to work today and all day long I received beautiful compliments. I love this salon, I will be making my next hair appointment at Bubbles with Cici. Thank you. read more

Dissappointed with their scheduling person, and haven't been wowed by the haircut either. Have a big event on Sunday. Originally had an apt for Friday during lunch, but was too busy to leave work - called and they were able to squeeze me in Saturday morning. Nice. Come Saturday morning, I call and they have no record of my appointment. They can only fit me in a bit later, with someone who cut my hair last time and I wasn't a huge fan of, AND who charges more for "expert level." I was desperate so said I would agree to that if I could pay the regular haircut level ($45, which I believe is already elevated, but I didn't want to pay $54 for a haircut I didn't like). They refused, even though it was THEIR fault I wasn't able to have the hairdresser I originally wanted at a lower price. Said I would call around to see if anyone else was open. I call back in 10 minutes and they'd already given that other spot away, so now I am SOL for my event tomorrow. Thanks, Bubbles. Will not be returning, even though I have a coupon. read more

Back in the day, when I made the big bucks (before I decided to go to grad school and learn to live on a budget), I used to drop some major cash at Vidal for a super fabulous cut (only to be satisfied 85% of the time). But now that I'm a student again, I have found ways to still look great without breaking the bank. Enter Bubbles Hair Salon. I have thick, long, wavy hair, and it only sets me back $50 (after tips) for a cut and blow dry... and as long as I know what I want done, I get a fresh look that I can afford to update and maintain on a regular basis. Ask for Chaz... she's super. Minus one star for the ambiance and lack of good reading material in the waiting area. (FYI: I would also give a 4-star rating to Vidal... so there). read more

I went in asking for Silver our in met hair. Yeah, my hair is green now, I followed their direction to not put shampoo in it for three days and now I look like the joker. I'm going back in on Sunday, so hopefully they can fix the disaster that my hair is now. FYI: there is no trace of silver. read more

I can only speak for one stylist here - Laura. I've been to Bubbles twice and had her both times. I highly recommend her! She really listens to what you want done, and she's fun to talk to while she's doing your hair (if you want to talk). She gave me a trim and color, and I loved it. read more

Once again CiCi the manager has worked her magic . I LOVE my haircut and highlights and she does an amazing blowout. She is an EXPERT in biracial hair and has once again made my girls feel as beautiful as they look .CiCi trims and thins out their hair and styled it, she is professional and I recommend everyone to see her. read more

My daughter and I both got hair cut and styled there last week. Horrible mistake, my daughters hAircut was so bad they didn't charge us for it and my hair looks like a total hack job. It will take months to grow it out where it looks acceptable. I HAD long hair and asked to take two inches off and trim the layers. The first layer is very thick and above my shoulders so can't fix this until it grows out. Longest part of my haiir is at least 5 inches shorter.. awful awful place and wouldn't recommend to anyone read more

I have had a great experience at this salon every time I go. My hair stylist Is Katherine F. She listens, takes great care in doing my hair and does a great job. I feel 10 years younger when I leave! I love all the people there as well and the vibe. The location in RESTON is the best. I highly recommend this salon! read more

I have been coming to Katherine at Bubbles for almost two years now. Each time I leave the salon, I'm happy and have never had a bad experience. The difference is that she has helped me construct a plan for my hair on day 1, and we keep targeting "hair goals"! My hair has never been healthier and I love how each month I visit her, my hair is another step closer to my target. In case you were wondering, my goal is long and sexy, healthy hair! read more

BUBBLES Salons - I have been coming to Katherine at Bubbles for almost 2 years now! I couldn't be happier. - Hair Stylists Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Bubbles Salon ..does remarkable services! After 6 months of hair neglect and being rather picky on who I let cut and style my hair. I took a chance and made an appointment. On a whim I called and was able to come in and get my hair back into shape! It's tucked away but you can't miss their sign, it's inviting and clean. They offer refreshments while you wait, which for me it was not a long wait. I appreciated the fact that I had a stylist that knew what I wanted and talked with me and asked me questions along the process. It's comforting knowing she would rather ask than assume. It shows how well.. no, remarkable she is and does her job. I will continue to go here. I recommend going here, the cost is fair and it's right within shopping areas to sport off the new you. Thanks Bubbles for giving my hair life again. Keep up the great work! read more

If I could give this salon a lower rating I would. I went in for a blow out since I was going to a wedding later that day. The women I had argued with me about washing my hair...which is the whole point of a blow out. She charged me 65 dollars for an awful blowout and curls that's she spent about 5 minutes on...and obviously they fell out the moment I left since they weren't done properly. I asked her multiple times to curl more and she would not listen to me, claiming she knew my hair more than I did. In New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey my blow outs have never been more than 40 dollars. I left this salon feeling ripped off and looking awful. I had to re do all my curls once I got home as quickly as I could before the wedding began. Will never be getting a blow out in this area again, probably the biggest waste of money ever. Wish I could get my money back since I had to do my hair myself.... read more

This was a terrible experience I asked for something different and got a terrible dye please never come here. I was getting my hair done for my freshman year of college and they ruined it. I had a ring of blonde around my hair when I asked for ombré. I will never trust them ever again read more

Ingrid is amazing. I trust very few people with my hair - she's restored my faith in stylists. I was skeptical because it's Reston... there aren't many black people out here so I didn't expect to find a stylist competent with natural hair. She passed my tests: 1) not swirling the hair during shampoo, 2) combing out in smaller sections, 3) combing from tips to roots (instead of roots to tips - a rookie mistake). She was able to fix my previous stylist's cut and I'm thrilled! I don't have to drive all the way out to D.C. to get my hair done! read more

I brought 2 teenage girls here for a special blowout before their homecoming dance. When I called on the phone to make the appointments, I was quoted a price for $35 for a wash and style. This is the same price as Flow down the street (which was my first choice, but booked), so I made the appointments. Both girls got basic traditional blowouts - smooth with big barrel curls at the bottom. They were quoted upcharges for braids, but decided against that due to the steep prices. When we checked out, I was told that the price was $45 for each because there was an additional $10 charge each for using a curling iron or flat iron. I have never heard of being charged additional for using basic styling tools, especially when I was already quoted a $35 price and they had very basic styles! I have had blowouts at several salons both in the area, in NYC and LA and I have never been charged anywhere else for using a curling iron or flat iron. While the service they got was fine, I would not return here and just stick with Flow Blow Dry Bar where they do great blowouts and have very clear and set prices for each style. A very disappointing experience! read more