I haven't been to a salon in about a year to get any type of service done, so you can imagine my…read morehesitation when I first stepped foot into Crown Royal Hair Salon. I generally wear weaves, but wanted to switch to a more protective style. Since my stylist, doesn't do braids I looked up a few styles and decided that I wanted someone to give me Marley twists. On a relatively late, Thursday night I found myself outside of Crown Royal Hair Salon. I had already been disappointed once, because after booking an appointment elsewhere I was canceled on very unprofessionally. I walked in to Crown Royal, and was greeted warmly by a stylist working out of a private room. She informed me that they had a braider on site, but she was unable to do the style I wanted. However, she gave me the card of a woman that was able to do Marley twists. I was deflated, because I figured since the stylist was off, she wouldn't want to come into the salon to take a walk-in client...but I was wrong! I called the number I was given, and was consoled by a very sweet woman named, Awa - who agreed to come to the salon to do my hair. I was surprised, given how late it was but glad I would be getting my hair done after all! The salon has a great set up, I appreciated the fact that every stylist has a private suite with a television, sink and styling station. It made the experience very special for me. I got to get my hair done, and watch my favorite television show too! Awa is amazing, I have relaxed hair and was concerned the style I wanted wouldn't support the weight of the braiding hair but she did a wonderful job. Very neat, quick work, she's also very meticulous about detail (she trimmed all the small hairs off of all of my braids!) and doesn't cut corners. I'm not sure if it is a salon wide deal, but I was offered $20 off for my first service as a new client with Awa. Definitely a great perk if you ask me. There's a barber shop next door, so you and your boo can get your hair done at the same time. There is also a beauty supply a few steps away, so if you need to run and buy something for your hair appointment you're well within reach. Hungry? Chick Fil-A is right across the street! LOL! Not bad!

Soooooooo It is very important to do your research and make sure you know of the stylists work…read morebefore they do your hair. Lesson Learned for me. So this past saturday I went in looking to get a quick weave, I've never got it before. However, I've seen it on others and it looks nice. So when I walked in I looked for someone since it was my first time there, and the lady in the first booth as soon as you walk in asked could she help me, so I replied yes, I was looking to get a quick weave and she said she could do it and it would be "100" dollars. I said okay fine and I was ready to get started. As I sat in her chair and she was going through my natural hair she said, "you have a lot of hair and your hair is long." well my hair isn't that long to me it touches my collarbone or a bit shorter. Anyways, so she said that and I said well would it be a problem? she replied no. Mind you I know many girls with longer hair who get a quick weave. So I got my hair washed and she took my leave out and put gel and some sort of lotion I believe and got under the dryer, oh my hair wasn't put in a ponytail or anything the hair in the back was tucked under like a one braid type of thing. Anyway, I get in the dryer gt back out she puts a hardener on it then after that she glued the tracks. End result my hair Looked Great! from the front because my leave out always blends well with any hair. So fast forward to the next day, a track came out at the bottom so as i felt my hair, I noticed that my hair was out, like basically a fro, with nothing securing it. I was like wtf but I was like hey maybe i can fix it. But when I get to work I asked my co-worker hey can you take a pic of my hair, some reason it feels weird and I cant see. THe face she made was like a shocker she was like Kris, what in the hell? and it wasn't until I looked at the pic I was so embarrassed. So i quickly text the stylist " Sharon" and told her what happen, she said I can fix it.. but at this point I felt so stupid and embarrassed because this shouldn't happen only after two days. I told her I do not feel comfortable with her doing my hair again due to this experience, and I don't trust her. So she was saying things like I'm being dramatic but how am I being dramatic when I just got my hair done and it looks terrible, I didn't even go on my outing with friends. So anyways she finally says I will refund your money no problem. I went to a professional stylist and she was so upset she said "Oh hell no get your money back." she also said I got played because the lady didn't even put a cap on my head, and if she knew my hair was thick and long it was supposed to be cornrowed down. I asked three other girls that do hair, and they were shocked as well to know I didn't have a cap nor was my hair in ponytail or secured. so basically I got played!!1 So after work I call her to meet up, and she then tells me I'm only refunding you 80.00 dollars, mind you I paid her 100 dollars plus a 20 dollar tip! yeah a tip. So i said well can I atleast get 100 back i did tip you, she said its for the shampoo cost, but um isn't that protocol, but I said okay so the tip should cover that, but she said no "like she said she will pay me 80.00. and that i said i liked my hair when I left, ofcourse I did it looked good from the outside. when I met her she had the money in her hand, I said okay do you wanna see my hair, I turned around and showed her and she said "okay nonchalantly" I thought she would say I'm so sorry this happened, this isn't my best work or something but she didn't care. not only did I lose 40 dollars but I also lost money for the hair I purchased so total I lost on 90.00 additional dollars. To conclude, this post is not to bash the salon itself, but the professionalism of the stylist, I felt advantage was taken because I am naive and too nice, so its my fault, but you don't do people like that. NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another great experience at Jai'Stylz Hair Salon. Jaimi took my appointment request on short…read morenotice. The shampoo with scalp massage was so relaxing. My hair is soft and manageable. Perfect for the office!

Jai'Stylz is always professional and hospitable with great quality work every time. I enjoy my…read morevisits and styles. No complaints. Always good vibes.

Two years after my "Big Chop", and I'd become anxious to add some color to my hair! Decided to…read more scout some salons, and happened upon Luxe Looks. Luckily, Michelle--the owner, was able to take me the same day! I arrived and was warmly greeted by Michelle herself. She began not long after I arrived, and when she was finished (in record time, I might add!), I was ecstatic! My highlights came out EXACTLY like I wanted! My finished style was bouncy and my hair looked/felt healthy. I'll definitely be back!

Sometimes Word of Mouth is the Only Way to GO!…read more I am way overdue to write a review as the salon is fantastic, when it comes to ... well everything. I've been in the DC area for about 8 years and struggled the first 3 years to find a stylist with whom I felt comfortable, was a top-notch professional and was respectful of others time. I eventually gave up, opting instead to go back and forth to NYC. It should be obvious that this option was not only expensive but time-consuming. Something had to give. Then, about 2 and half years ago, a friend gave me Luxe Looks card. While she had never visited the salon personally, she swore that anyone walking out always looked fabulous. She found out about Luxe by accident when she complemented and asked several strangers who their hair stylist was; no surprise they all said Luxe and gave her a business card. After a few weeks of debating with myself, I called and made an appointment and have been coming back every since, and that was more than two years ago. I have never been disappointed with the professionalism, service, experience and ultimate class displayed by all of the employees. My hair is healthier, longer and more vibrant. This is a must-try experience.

Shanika is my stylist and my two daughters' stylist. She's talented (she gives you precisely the…read morestyle you envision/describe) and very friendly. Her shop is taking all necessary COVID precautions, too, so the experience was great. Note that I have a natural twist out, one daughter has locs, and the other gets her hair silk pressed. We all get our hair dyed a different color. Shanika can do it all.

Every time I come here I am truly satisfied with the results! Jazmin retwist my locs with patience…read moreand empathy, my retwists look amazing and there is another stylist there has great energy. The environment is light, and clean., when your there it feels like in your friends living room getting your hair done. Prices are reasonable as well. Check them out!

This is my fist time to this salon, a coworker gets her blow outs done here and her hair comes out…read morebomb everytime. They open at 8 and I got here about 8:05. A man a older lady and little girl came to open the shop about 10 mins after. Not sure who greeted me but she was very pleasant and immediately took me to the washing bowl to wash me. She was a little rough while washing but it was fine, I like to feel like my scalp is being throughly scrubbed from the dirt. I'm currently under the dryer now for a deep condition. The salon has nice decor, not too big and not too small. Looks to be very clean and neat..the man who opened the shop has been sweeping since I've been here. I will do a update when I'm heading out! (Here to get a deep condition, trim and blow out btw) ***Update**** Still didn't get the lady's name who doing my hair but she's the daughter of the older lady. To make a long story short, I love my hair! The hair dryer was sort of burning my scalp but everyone knows they use high heat. She kept making sure I was ok through the process and very friendly. She blew it straight, then flat ironed it, and trimmed then flat ironed it again to put some body to it (alot of heat!) I'll be back again, probably like once a month becuase of the excessive heat they use.

I called multiple times and no one never ever answers the phone. I'm trying to figure out how am I…read moresupposed to schedule an appointment if no one answers. I'll rather have an appointment than do a walk in

They called the cops on a male client because they didn't know how to use Apple Pay. That poor man…read moresuffered embarrassment and fear. The braiding pictures online show that work is subpar anyway.

The reason for two stars is below; I have been here three…read moretimes and the problem is with my last visit. The first time the owner refresh the back three rows of braid that I had completed at another shop. She did great that was 4/5/23 as I was going to keep them a few more weeks. She did great and it lasted. The second time I made an appt in evening on a Sunday 5/21/23. She did box braids copper color. The size and length great. The owner had called another person to come work on my hair with her. They lasted a while no issues. The third time I made an appointment for box braids on 6/29/23 for 7am and informed the owner I needed to be out by 4pm to pick up my son from daycare. She was an hour and half late. I should have left then, but really needed my hair done. So she finally came and started my hair. I choose a two ton brown. She was half way through my hair and called someone to help her, because she had another client waiting. Anyway she finished braiding my hair but it was really past the time that I needed to leave. I ended up calling a family member to get my son. So the other lady started to complete the ends as they do that last. She dipped my hair and then cut it as well. The cutting was too blunt and noticed after I left. The sizes were very different and the length was not the same like she did the second time. I do not think I will be back as my hair was not to my liking. I do not have a pic to show. I think in my last visit she rushed to do my braids. I think she does great work when she is not rushing.

I got my hair braided on 5/3/2025. When I arrived at the shop in District Heights, I found out they…read morehad moved near Woodmore Towne Center. I had asked for small box braids via text, but the braids I received were noticeably larger. This was my second visit to this braid shop, and unfortunately, it will be my last. I requested waist-length braids, but some were significantly shorter. Even worse, a few braids started falling out within just a few days. That's not acceptable, especially at this price point. The pricing was also an issue. We had texted and agreed on $250, but when she was finished, she told me it would be $300. I refused to pay more than what was originally quoted, and she then changed it to $280. I paid and left, but I left feeling disappointed and misled. I won't be returning and wouldn't recommend this place based on my experience.

I have been coming here for years and it's not until recently where I've noticed change in service…read more I've noticed that whenever they are unable ( have no knowledge) of how to do a style they will say( nobody gets these, this is too much) instead of saying we can't do this. If you're looking for trending( current) braids styles do not come here. They are very traditional African braiders and are no up to speed with newer braiding styles

I found out about Jemistry Hair Studio on Facebook when I was looking for recommendations for a…read morehair stylist who could do weave sew ins. After looking at Jemistry's Instagram page and seeing her flawless work, I decided to book an appointment with her. Despite her busy schedule, Jemistry was able to squeeze me in for an appointment. My original bundles and lace closure, which I provided, did not have the same color. Thus, Jemistry accommodated me and did a color correction on my bundles so that the color would match the color of my lace closure. And these are my results of the lace closure Install! I love how my hair looks and feels, and I'm really amazed at the results. For expert coloring, last minute appointment accommodations and amazing work, book Jemistry hair studio! She will not disappoint. P.S. I also appreciate the refreshments that were offered to me during my appointment. Can't get my hair done without a good ol' snack to chomp on :-).

THE WORST SALON EXPERIENCE IVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE WITH DANA! This was my first time going to this…read moresalon and there were so many red flags I ignored. First red flag was her scheduling a video consultation yet never calling and claims she forgot about it yet she set the date and time. Next the 100 dollar deposit which I tried to just role with even though to me that's very steep. Next I come on time for my appointment and there no receptionist. I text to let her know I'm here and she comes out and says I think your my client. Like what? Wouldn't most professionals say ex Ashley? Idk small indicators was pointing towards the unprofessionalism ahead of time. I promise I came in at 11 am and was nearly having my hair bleached until a good 1 to 2 o'clock before any other work started which was highly questionable to me but could be standard but was unheard method to me but I tried to trust the "professional". And next berating me and raising her voice at me like I was her child because I didn't like her work so far after asking if my hair color would stay as bright while she was adding the color on and could easily just make the changes. Her disgusting attitude persist after I just try to ask can she wash it out and she tells me no without explanation rudely while sipping on a drink. I go to the bathroom to wash the dripping color that she failed to wipe off the cape and then came back to yell some more about getting under a dryer like I'm a kid and washing my hands for 30 seconds due to her sloppy work would ruin things. I came in for midnight blue hair and this lady gives a dark skin woman blue blue hair. It was so unflattering but it didn't matter to her to put her name on what the customer felt unflattering because it's about the money for her. Even another customer in the shop looks over who was unaware and asked is that royal blue? Exactly royal blue and midnight blue two different colors. A good stylist would reassure you through the process and work with you but she fanned the flame by saying well that's what you asked for don't blame me! Yelling, you over her giving me all this attitude! Mind you I said nothing nothing prior to her tangent but surely my face did because its my hair! Been natural for years and its not what I asked for. When I did nothing but ask a simple question. She was very rough with my natural hair the entire time roughly raking the comb from the top to bottom. Any African American knows with black hair to detangle you start from the bottom middle and THEN top to detangle with a comb. She was so very obnoxious. Very disrespectful. Tried to do something nice for myself and just role with it and trust a "professional" and ended up with the experience from Hell. By 3 pm which the blow drying process would have just started after being there for the longest I just opted out, I had enough of the disrespect and just wanted to pay her for services so far and just be on my way. In which at first she tried it and to say I would still have to pay her for all services and my response is yeah only for what you've already done. Then there was comments about me messing up the screen because it close out during payment on my way out even doing that. I swear to God I was boiling. Thank God my sister was able to help me after leaving the shop with my hair and color to level things out. This is the exact reason people are leery of supporting black businesses because that representation right there. I love my people but I'm so tired of encountering this same archetype hairstylist everywhere! Very disappointing experience.