Not bad, but also not bowled over. Quite overpriced for what it offers. My cut was fine, but there…read morewere no "frills" like at other area salons (e.g., a lovely relaxing head-and-neck massage to complete the wash) and the atmosphere was loud - the acoustics with all those hard surfaces make it hard to relax and chill. If I'm going to spend north of $100 on a haircut, I guess I'd hoped for a more pampered experience. Everything felt kinda basic except the price at the end.

Took my 8 year old daughter to Jannah Dixon. She had long curly hair and got a devacut. It was well…read moreworth the price because her curls were brought back to life. Jannah made sure she/we were comfortable and had a cut that went with typical hairstyles. Personally, I've been coming to twice before (not as often as I should) but it's always wonderful to have a fresh curly summer cut

The nice inside and outside, the staff was friendly and the stylist who had cut my hair did an…read moreawesome job. I plan to return in the future.

Talk about mixed use space!…read more Sense is a hair salon, art gallery, event space, and apothecary all rolled into one! In a few sentences, this is a space dedicated to making you feel good about yourself. The downstairs apothecary is filled with herbs, tinctures and crystals to help you with any ailment. You can also book appointments for Akashic readings or with a reiki master in their well appointed healing rooms. Upstairs, there's a simple and beautiful space for styling but at night you can find a variety of health and wellness classes to appeal to any age or background. I recently attended a class here with Woo Woo Company and was so excited to be able to meet like minded people in such a welcoming space. I only wish I had more time to explore the apothecary downstairs but it's probably a good thing because I could see myself dropping dollars there!

I couldn't love this place more. I've been getting my hair cut here since 2017 and have no plans on…read moreleaving this glowing gem in a basement. I recommend this place to friends too. Ryan has guided me through growing out my practically faux hawk to a chin length bob over the past year. I always trust his judgement and what he thinks I can manage being a very low key maintenance hair person.

Vibe is relaxed, kinda quirky. I put myself in Lizz's hands and the cut always works out really…read morewell.

Jacqueline was absolutely amazing! My hair was flawless and she is such an incredibly sweet and…read morecaring person. I even got layers and she was able to keep the length! It's been a few weeks now and I look at my hair every day and think about how I love it. Also the vibes of the salon are fab. Will DEFINITELY be back!

Michael remains a wizard (no surprise!) at making my hair dreams come true -- I have pretty thin…read morehair and have always wanted more movement/volume. Went in to get a darker brown gloss, deep conditioning treatment and haircut and was so thrilled! He gave me a hassle-free, low maintenance cut that was so flattering. The studio itself is also spotless and feels very luxe.

I have been looking for a haircut place for years. I thought all the five star ratings might be too…read moregood to be true, but Liz was awesome! I felt like she genuinely cared about giving me the haircut I wanted and was thoughtful about what she was doing. She was easy to talk to and did a great job. Her salon was not pretentious, which I prefer. The search is finally over!

Liz cut and colored my hair and cut my boyfriend's hair, and let's just say ... WOW! She took the…read moretime to get to know us prior to starting and really listened to both of our needs. She nailed my color - my hair looks fantastic. She gave my boyfriend the cut he's been trying to get for years! Also, in times of COVID, we felt incredibly safe. It's a private salon, so we were the only two in there and everyone was masked the entire time. We watched her clean the chair, too. Liz is incredibly talented and has a great personality. Definitely recommend!

Kim gave me one of the best haircuts I've had in a long time. She was incredibly detail-oriented,…read moreand her energy was upbeat and engaging. She balanced giving professional recommendations while still listening to my preferences. If you're looking for someone who is attentive and genuinely cares about her clients, please book with Kim!

This review is for Sera…read more I completely understand that a stylist's time is valuable, and I know it's frustrating when clients are late. I also understand why my appointment needed to be rescheduled. My issue is not with the policy, it's with how I was treated. I was made to feel like an inconvenience from the moment I walked into the salon. I had a 12:45 p.m. appointment and called before leaving home to let the salon know I was running about 10 minutes late, which is their stated grace period. The receptionist told me she would let Sera know. At 12:56 p.m., when I was literally one minute away from the salon, I received a call saying Sera could no longer see me because I was late, and she had back-to-back clients. While I was disappointed, I understood. I asked if I could still come in briefly to speak with Sera because I wasn't even sure I needed a full highlight service, and the receptionist agreed. When I arrived, Sera immediately told me I needed to reschedule and seemed unwilling to discuss my hair beyond commenting that the back was "really dark" and explaining that she had returning clients scheduled after me. She didn't seem to know or care that I was a returning client. Sera had done my hair in February, and I came back because I had really liked her work. Not recognizing me in and of itself is not a big problem--I know a lot of people sit in her chair--but it made the interaction feel impersonal and left me wondering if she'd even prepared for my appointment. I was fully prepared to work with Sera and the receptionist to find another date and time that fit both of our schedules. Instead, both were unhelpful, dismissive, and rude. This experience was especially difficult because I have pretty severe alopecia areata that, thankfully, is now well controlled with medication, allowing me to grow most of my hair back. That said, I wore a wig for five years after losing most of my hair, so finding a stylist I trust is still an incredibly vulnerable and anxiety-producing experience. Every time I see someone new, I have to explain my hair loss and why I prefer a lived-in color that doesn't require overly frequent trips to the salon. I chose to return to Sera because I thought I had found someone I could continue seeing. Instead, I left feeling embarrassed, dismissed, and genuinely upset. I walked out of the salon, called my husband, and cried like a reprimanded little girl. I am a 35-year-old grown-ass woman. Policies are important, and I respect them. Kindness and professionalism are just as important. Had the situation been handled with empathy and respect, I would have happily rescheduled. Instead, I left feeling less like a person and more like a time slot or a dollar sign. It seems like Sera may have enough clients that turning one away isn't a big deal, but I was respectful, cooperative, and ready to work with her to find another appointment. I deserved that same courtesy and respect in return.

This is the MOST PROFESSIONAL Beauty Salon in Washington DC. They handle all hair types and they…read moreeven have a Color Bar. The ladies here do a wonderful job with hair care. They have excellent customer service and they cater to their customers' needs. Overall, they keep a really good time schedule and they make sure that you're in and out in a certain amount of time that they tell you as the estimate. I do also appreciate that they respect their customers time by doing this. I love that they have a point of sales system where you can pay by tap and that they don't really handle any cash, which is a good sign. Overall, this is the best hair salon in DC that I'm aware of. I trust them doing my hair, my daughter's hair, and I have referred people to come here. Thank you ladies!

Dalia was amazing!! She was so attentive and knew exactly what I wanted. I will definitely be back…read moreto see her again!

What a place! I had the most amazing Hydrafacial at Studio Chique ~ Luxury Salon & Wellness Spa!!…read more From the moment I arrived, the hospitality was incredible. I was pleasantly surprised that they have a cafe (I think they call it Cafe Chique). So cute! I enjoyed a matcha latte during my VIP lounge session. The BEST luxury wellness spa experience ever. It felt like I was at a resort but right in the heart of Washington DC. Now I'm glowing and rested. In my uber ready for the weekend! I booked my k-tip appointment for next month too! I was looking for the best k-tips in DC for over a month now! Sooooo happy!

Studio Chique is unlike any salon or spa in Washington, DC. I enjoyed a Hydrafacial, a matcha latte…read morefrom Café Chique, and time in the wellness lounge all in one visit. The hospitality, atmosphere, and attention to detail made me feel like I was spending the day at a luxury resort. If you're looking for a luxury wellness spa, head spa, advanced skincare, body contouring, or hair extensions, this is the place to go

Listen here or shall I say read here. Whatever. Seriously, this man is amazing with this thing…read morecalled hair! So I have a wild mane that I've done just about everything to. But with that comes some issues right? So yea, my hair has issues. I did a thorough search online seeking someone (preferably male because in my experience they do a better job) to actual CARE for my hair vs just doing it and sending me on my way. So I reached out to Derek via yelp messages. His responses were timely & he was easy to deal with so I made an appointment. I arrived Saturday morning and was greeted with smiling faces & a warm welcome (hard to come by at 8:30am right?) ok so everyone loves a good shampoo right? I'm talking massaging scalp with just enough pressure to relax even the most high strung person (yes that's me ‍) His assistant washed the hell out of my hair in the most relaxing, thank you for my piece of zen way!!! After his assistant was done, the wait time to Derek's chair wasn't bad. Good music playing, great convo made it a breeze. Upon getting in the chair looking like a lion from getting my hair blown out, Derek transformed my animalistic mane back to something beyond human. My hair was simply amazing! Light, soft, fabulous and FLY! Ok!!! Sooooo basically I found a new hair guy who's sent from heaven and will be seeing him every other week!

Some people are born to do certain things and I believe that Derek was born to be in the customer…read moreservice realm. Not only is he exceptionally kind, he appears to have been born to do hair. He customizes the look to fit the person's face and lifestyle. Check out his Facebook pages and the samples here on Yelp. The man is simply outstanding.

Much like you may be doing right now, I, too, was deep in review sites trying to find a well rated…read morebarber/stylist this time last week. Spending longer then I care to mention (research, yo!), I came across Universal Hair Salon. Close proximity to grocery stores/bars/restaurant I frequent, I questioned why I hadn't considered this place before. I dove into the reviews finding 4/5 star one after another and found Melvis in the process. I can confidently say the reviews were universally right... Prepared with what I had in mind, I showed Melvis cell pics while discussing my current hair situation and requesting consultative feedback. He provided suggestions and constructive feedback. Great start so we got started. Melvis is attentive, takes his time and is very detailed with his haircuts. This is the most I've been engaged in a haircut for some time and could not be more pleased with the experience let alone haircut. He even requested to blend my beard in with the cut so I'd look good before I shaved it off. Context: we'd talked about my quarantine hair, ensuing beard and how I felt a haircut and beard trim were long overdue. I was going to shave off my beard at home AFTER the cut but Melvis wanted me to look as best I could before doing so. Talk about being considerate and detail oriented. Rare, IMO, for DC and from what I've personally experienced. As for the salon, it has been renovated and is quite nice. Universal Hair Salon has hand sanitizer everywhere and took customer (and staff) safety seriously. Think signs for mask coverings, staff in masks, plexishields abound, etc.. Prices on the site are beyond reasonable and currently accurate. They've been open since their official reopening last Tuesday and really gave me a very professional, organized and safe lasting impression. I'll be going back to Melvis in about 6 weeks and encourage you to get on his list much sooner than later.

Universal Hair Salon provided me with a quality haircut without breaking the bank. The staff are…read morevery friendly. Although I experienced a very slightly language barrier, I could tell that the staff were very knowledgable about hair. There was only one other patron when I arrived, making the space quiet. I will definitely be back to get my hair cut in the future!