There's something really special about this team -- it never feels like just an appointment, it…read morefeels like coming home to family. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and full of genuine care. You're not just another client; you're known, remembered, and looked after. What truly sets them apart is the creativity and knowledge that runs through the entire team. There's a real sense that they're constantly learning, evolving, and sharing ideas with one another -- you can feel that collaborative energy in the way they work. It's not just about doing hair, it's about understanding people, style, and what actually works in real life. Maria, my hairdresser, is a perfect example of that expertise. She really understands my hair type -- especially having thick hair -- and knows exactly how to shape and manage it so it looks great but is also easy for me to handle day-to-day. That balance between style and practicality is rare, and she gets it every time. It's the combination of talent, creativity, and genuine connection that makes this team stand out. You leave not just looking better, but feeling better too.

Samira has always done a great job with waxing, facials and eyebrow tint and is a pleasure to work…read morewith.

I scheduled an appointment, no problem. Received a call a few hours beforehand that they wanted to…read moremove it back thirty minutes, also fine. Then I drive over, park in DTSS, go in... and they cancel it all together! I thought they were kidding but no. The other haircut I had here was quick and efficient and I had been overall pleased with the place. but who cancels on you after you've already shown up?!

I used to go to Headlines, but had to switch after it closed because the new owner ran it into the…read moreground. Spa Mesu has been a more than worthy replacement. Consuelo has cut my hair three times and all have been great. She's attentive and cuts it exactly how I want, and the hair wash is so relaxing. The price is also more than fair. I'll be back. Good place.

I'm incredibly picky so in Christine I found someone who understands how to cut and style my…read moreslightly curly AND match my skin tone with a color that compliments vs competes with me. This has been my go-to salon for several years now.

Excellent salon in Silver Spring! Milka Feleke is excellent and is very friendly. She does a great…read morejob cutting men's hair. Great pricing too Give them business during the Purple Line construction! Just ask the workers to squeeze past and get into the Salon.

I had quite a negative experience here at the beginning of my first visit. I sat there in the…read moremiddle of the salon for over 20 minutes without anyone asking me if I needed anything or has anyone assisted me yet. Well, finally...i just got up and asked if my stylist was there and they said she was running a bit late. That's fine, but i wish someone would've at-least greeted me during the 20-25 minutes that i sat there after walking in. The stylist was good. Good enough for me to return for another visit. However, the other reason for the 1 star review is...I totally have tried to revisit, but they NEVER answer the phone. That is unacceptable and awful customer service.

Experience was not good. The shampoo was not good and the blow dry was so so. The stylist didn't…read moreask what I wanted done initially. She was chatting loudly with other stylists the whole time. I usually don't leave negative review, but it was so unprofessional and not worth my time or the cost.

Came here for the first time for a wash, healthy trim, & blowout! I wanted to have my hair done and…read morestyled before my maternity photoshoot. My stylist Kiana did a wonderful job, and informed me of each step along the way while asking for my permission. (E.g., how is the temp. of the water? Do you want this tool or that tool? How does X sound to you?) I came in at 9:00 am (the only slot they had- they seem to book up fast), and my photoshoot was at 4:00 so I was a little nervous- but my hair held up wonderfully and I'm obsessed with the photos. As for other logistics- they validate parking so that helps a lot. The instructions to find the place are pretty clear, I just had to double check my email when I arrived. I would absolutely come back and book Kiana again!

I requested a wavy hair stile and got pretty close to it. Appreciated the tailored service and…read moretaking care of my hair and scalp and gentle (appreciated the care) suggestions on how to prevent breakage in the future. I love getting to complimentary drink and the excellent hair care. The free validation makes it easy and seamless to park

I am transitioning to natural hair from relaxed. I want to try new styles out and I just moved the…read morethe area away from my stylist of 10+ years. I wanted to go to First Ave. Salon, they had great yelp reviews and I want to try out a flexi rod set. Sadly, they only have two stylists and they referred me to Blowouts. I called and made an appointment 24 hours in advance. The stylist Valerie was supposedly coming in early at 8:30 for me to get my hair done. I drag myself out of bed on my day off to get downtown by 8:30 park in the meter garage (waste 2 hours worth of change) and walk over to the salon. It is about 40 degrees outside right now. I waited until 8:50 and when no one showed up I finally left and sucked it up that I wasn't going to get my hair done today. This is extremely unprofessional. When I made the appointment I asked the receptionist if the stylist would definitely be there by our agreed appointment time. She assured me yes. While I was waiting outside I called the salon several times just to make sure I wasn't crazy and there wasn't someone waiting in the back. No! So upon leaving and pulling out of my parking spot, I call one more time intending to leave a message to let them know that I showed up as agreed. This time however, Valerie answered the phone. I told her I waited outside in the cold for 20 mins and that I found that unacceptable and she asked if I wanted to reschedule!! I don't think so! Can't speak as to their work...I didn't get that far. Won't be going back.

The staff has the patience of saints!! Took my 6 yo (natural with lots of curly hair) in for a blow…read moreout before her 7th birthday party. She was terrified and acted a plum, crying fool...the staff was understanding, supportive and compassionate making the process a bit easier (especially for me, an easily embarrassed mama). Our stylist Val took her time, has patience and did phenomenal work. She provided an assessment of her quality and tips on how to make the hair process easier for her, in addition to also giving maintenance tips for her style. The greatest part is she followed up almost a week later to see how it was holding up. My little one is excited to go back, we won't do a blow out unless it's a special occasion, but definitely trying braid/twist styles from Val.

Spent 90 mins on my curly, thick hair and did a great job! I got many complaints and my hair stayed…read morestraight for 4 days!

I am so happy I found Ruby. I have been searching for an affordable place in Silver Spring after…read moreyears of paying too much in DC. She gives a great haircut for a great price! She is also very kind and quick to respond.

FWIW, I've had 20+ blowouts at this Dry Bar location and have only been disappointed with the…read moreblowout itself once. I'm used to waiting at salons. I wish it didn't happen, but it's the nature of a services business. If the wait is under 15m it's fine. Perhaps there could be a way to check in and view wait time through the app to provide more transparency. I bet other business owners at Pike and Rose would love to monetize that 15m wait time and you could earn through ad revenue :) I'm leaving this review for the owner of this location. You have an incredibly talented team who are clearly overworked and underpaid. I don't know what flexibility you have in the franchise model, but you probably have more pricing power than you think. I would happily pay more for my bar fly membership. I am not ok paying a $30 surcharge on top of a $69 blowout when my appointment takes an hour instead of 45m (it has for the years I've used DryBar), there is clear friction between mgmt and staff, and mgmt and customers. I realize it's incredibly tough to run a low margin service business, and empathize as a former retail store manager. But I sincerely hope you'll level up the experience for all stakeholders...FWIW I realize there are similar challenges everywhere but the Georgetown location has figured this out. Just my 2c. Thanks for hearing me out.

I was a loyal customer for years and was a barfly member (their subscription program)…read more At first, I had a good experience. My membership got me 1 blow out per month and most of the people who work there were nice and did good work. Once in a while, I got a stylist that took longer than normal - I figured they were new and it wasn't a big deal for me to wait a little longer for them to finish. I was in and out in under an hour. Then came the fees. At first, they informed me any blowout over an hour was an extra $30. I wasn't worried about it at first because my blowouts were always under an hour, but I started to realize my blowouts were less enjoyable. I started watching the clock and being anxious when a stylist was a little slower. About 6 months later, I was informed the policy changed again and anything over 45 minutes was an extra $30. I cancelled my barfly membership on the spot - what was the point of a membership when they tack on fees? It would be $90 plus tip for a blowout. My regular hair stylist charges me $85 for a cut and blow out and she finishes all of that in under an hour. Also, all of these policy changes were always communicated verbally, and sometimes when you were already getting shampooed. I left voicemails (no one picks up the phone when I call) to discuss my concerns but none were ever returned. I feel bad for the stylists (especially new ones). They are dealing with clients that are likely upset with these ever changing policies and fees. All in all, I realized I wasn't getting a great experience from this business anymore and it was time to call it quits.

Went yesterday to get my roots touched up and got highlights and my hair straightened and I am in…read morelooooove! I'd definitely come back! Yesenia did a great job with my hair.

Amazing salon with an incredible team. Professional, talented, and welcoming. I always leave happy…read morewith my hair and the overall experience. Highly recommend!

Alba does a great job..she knows her craft.there is no bad she was timely, did not have to waitread more

Expensive. And…read moreexpensive is not a problem if you are worth it. But they do some mediocre or half-ass work for the money they charge.