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David Rios Salon and Spa

4.4 (244 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Haircut

Makeovers

Makeup application

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The atmosphere was so welcoming and cozy, and the staff was very friendly and professional. Ziya is a true artist who listened to my needs and created a stunning color and cut that exceeded my expectations. Ziya perfectly blended my balayage, and the color is exactly what I wanted.

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Desiree M.

Like many people who visit a salon for the first time, I saw David Rios salon highly rated and decided to review their stylists. I selected the most amazing person Ziya who not only has 40 years of experience but has amazing vision. I trusted his eye and he TRANSFORMED my hair. As a person who lived in Miami all her life and had access to excellent stylists I've struggled over the years to find good persons as I travel more often and while being in Washington this Summer I just could not stand the heat and my lifeless long hair... I let Ziya do his magic and I trusted his experience and I almost cried I was so happy with the result! A shorter, beautiful cut with bright highlighting that completely brought my face and my skin tone back to life. I can't say enough about Ziya and this beautiful salon in Georgetown... the staff was friendly, the salon elegant and sophisticated but unpretentious and just an amazing experience!!! I love my hair!!! Now I have a new friend and salon to look forward to visiting while my son studies at Georgetown!!! Highly recommend Ziya and this Salon‍!!!

The best there is!  Love me some Lisa Ward at David Rios ‍

The best salon in DC! I love it here and I have been seeing Lisa Ward for years. She's a master colorist. Can't recommend enough. Give yourself time to park.

It looks like a child cut my hair with a weed wacker
DC L.

About 4 weeks ago I went to Kati (Kah-T) for a cut. We discussed a shoulder length do. Everything was fine throughout; our chat, the experience, etc. Then I noticed her getting a little scissor heavy towards the end, so I checked to confirm she was still cutting it shoulder length. She said she was just detailing. When the cut was finished, my hair felt oddly thin and short. When we got to checkout I told Kati my thoughts, she looked at me and said aloofly, "well this is what you wanted" and turned and walked away. She didn't question me why, nor did she come over to look at my hair. She simply gave her remark and walked away. It was not only rude but incredibly unprofessional. Someone at the salon said she was having a bad day, but is that even an acceptable response to give a client? But here is why my hair felt odd, the cut was horrific. The pictures speak for themselves. These are two pictures, from two sides, on two different days. Her "detailing" was a butchers job. It looks like my hair was handled by a child with a weed wacker. I mean it's bad. The only way for it to look semi-blended is if I burn the crap out of it with a flat iron, but even so you can see her errors. I never like to leave negative reviews because everyone is trying to make it in this world, but sometimes the experience needs to be shared, and the cut was really that bad. So this is what my cut looks like, and this was my experience. It all speaks for itself...

Kaz M.

Let me just start by saying I really did not want to have to leave this review. I recently visited David Rios for a hair coloring service, and unfortunately, I had a highly disappointing experience. Despite requesting a glaze, I was shocked when the stylist dyed my hair black, completely ignoring my preferences. Furthermore, the highlights they added were the worst I've ever had, with uneven placement and noticeable streaks throughout. It then took three women to brush my hair out and I still left with matted wet hair. To make matters worse, when I reached out to management to express my dissatisfaction, my concerns were completely ignored. I was informed via email because I had my hair fixed elsewhere there was nothing they could do. I ended up having to have 6 inches cut off because of the damage that was done to my hair. Not taking into consideration I live over an hour and a half away. I then had to spend 6 hours having my hair color corrected. The lack of accountability and professionalism in addressing customer feedback is truly disappointing.

Outdoor patio with waterfall is where you can have your appointment!! Beautiful Fall Day. What more can you ask for in the Time of COVID?

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Got a great haircut by Joshua while in DC. Gisela was wonderful for shampoo. Friendly place and expert styling. Thank you!

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I had an amazing hair cut from Ziya at David Rios Salon and Spa!!! I recommend all to come.

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Marlin and Gavin are fantastic however I will not go to a salon that charges so much and doesn't offer complimentary coffee.

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Ask the Community - David Rios Salon and Spa

Are there any stylists with experience giving wolfcuts?

Yes! Katty or Mimi.

Does Sasha give a great haircut and blow dry?

Yes, he does. My hair is fine and he did cut and blow dry to give it volume!

Which stylist would you recommend for a cut on short, mostly straight, fine hair?

Sasha!

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Cynthia sat me down with my coffee and took the time to look through my hair and tell me what she saw.

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