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Hairplay Salon

4.6 (61 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

Services - Hairplay Salon

Bridal hair services

Blowout

Chemical treatment

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Color only

Haircut

Cut and color

Hair styling

Makeovers

Makeup application

Threading

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A "blow out"

I went in for a blowout the day of my engagement party, and with an hour after my appointment, my hair was flat. I asked the stylist not to use heat on my hair other than the blow dryer. But she used a curling iron anyway. I cannot emphasize enough that this was not a blowout. I left thinking it was not what I asked for but looked nice enough for the event. But the curls fell out in less than an hour. I called several times within a week of the service; by day 7, I finally got ahold of a receptionist, and they had a 1-week policy for refunds, which feels convenient. I asked for a call back from a manager, and they never returned my call. The refund policy is not on their website. Their website advertises the blowout at $60+, and I was charged over $100. I could not be more disappointed by this experience. I ended up washing out my hair before my party and doing it myself.

Highlighted hair

The highlights I got were very thick and didn't look natural. Also wish they were evenly spaced out

Fresh partial balayage and cut!
Esther A.

I just did partial balayage and a cut on my much-too dark and dried-ends hair with Soukayna. It was my first time in the salon. I was warmly greeted and listened and attended to throughout the friendly shop in Shirlington Village. Prices are fair and parking is easy. And most importantly, I'm VERY happy with the service. I'm going to be a regular there now.

Mallory B.

This was my first time going to Hair Play and Hulya was my stylist. My first impression was that everyone was smiling which makes a very positive first impression. I was immediately checked in and offered a beverage. My stylist, Hulya, was so kind and listened to me when I told her I was nervous because of bad experiences from other salons. Even though my hair type and texture is a little more difficult to work with she gave me the exact style I wanted! Hulya is amazing and I will definitely be coming back.

My natural waves are coming back!

After years of damage from Randy Meadows Hair (he recommended I straightened my hair) I knew I had to find a more natural friendly salon. Due to economics and age, I needed a more natural and cost effective plan & Hairplay respected and listened to my needs. I don't get that much grey at the roots.. just strands so wanted a healthier way to handle that without all over color. They conditioned my hair and spot color the grays.... after 3 visits, my natural waves are coming back! This is the healthiest hair has been naturally! Thank you!

red still there essentially hair a bit darker

Overall im a little dissapointed with the service and do not trust to come back. After doing my research on this salon and being new in the area, I had hope in JiJi the way she addressed my hair situation and me wanting a HOT RED, Ive done red over my hair before on BLACK and have gotten red on it more of a darkish brownish red, which ive seen happen before, no needing of bleach. She had told me I had to apply a toner to get rid of the red i had on already but she knew i did not want to go dark. She put a toner that made my hair dark like my roots and charged me $140 just for a toner, when it was just applied with a BOTTLE at the sink, and I was left uncomfortable where they wash your hair for about 15-20 minutes causing me neck pain. Not only that but my red was still visible and they still charged me $140. I asked her just for a trim on my dead ends which she rushed. I have some longer pieces than others and i also asked her to just even up my hair but still left it uneven. Which they charged me $100 for. When I made the appointment online it said color all over and haircut, starting at $200. Which to be fair I very much believe she barely cut any dead ends because I wanted the same length and my hair was pretty healthy and the toner DID NOT RESOLVE MY ISSUE Nor was it the right color (i believe they shouldve gave me some grace) , especially if they did it over the sink and not make a change at all, and in fact made my hair darker. I had told the girl at the receptionist desk " I saw online it was $200" she said " if you can pull it up I can do it" insinuating I was lying, which was disrespectful. At that time I could not find the proof, and she said haircuts start at $100, which is not mentioned on their prices. They should be more percise of that. As well as before the job is done they should let the client know what the job would cost. Over all, when she asked me what I wanted done, multiple times she said "its a long process" as if she did not want to do the job, mind you, there was nobody else there for her at the time I was there. In summary, I felt scammed, unhappy with my haircut and did not like the dark tone my hair had. I felt manipulated by the stylist to do what was more beneficial for her. My money was wasted and I did not leave happy from that place nor with a change. She added on to offer to come in for an additional toner for free, but that I had a week to do it, to go darker which is NOT what I want nor do I have time to do it another day. The pricess and service does not match. Here is the proof.

Amazing service and very beautiful haircut and blowout with the lovely Hulya. She made my hair look gorgeous with long butterfly layers and voluminous, bouncy blowout. I have a lot of hair and it's very thick which is often difficult to work with, and Hulya was incredibly patient and attentive the entire time. I will definitely be returning!

Dea K.

Soukayna is a hero for blondes, and as someone who's afraid of haircuts she ALWAYS does an amazing job. She gets what I'm looking for without me even having to explain it. Gives me the perfect ashy/dimensional platinum blonde while helping me keep my hair healthy. I've been searching for a good colorist in the area for 5+ years and I'm so relieved to have found her. Prices are very reasonable as well, and the shampooist is exceptional- she gives the best scalp massages! I will definitely be coming back regularly.

Loved my haircut and experience at the salon! As someone who has straight & fine hair I'm never really able to do much with it and I don't get it dyed. But, I still want a nice haircut and a cut that gives me some volume! Soukayna was super sweet and helpful in talking through what I wanted and how to best achieve that. It's been two weeks and I feel like my hair is super easy to style and looks great and healthy in all my pictures

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Jiji literally did magic on my hair. Turning jet black hair to blonde in one session IS NOT EASY but she did it!!! thank you Jiji!

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Soukayna is a hero for blondes, and as someone who's afraid of haircuts she ALWAYS does an amazing job.

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