1. The store has moved and is no longer associated with the nail shop on Rhode Island ave. They have their own, well they did for a hot second... 2. If you are black they will follow you all over the store, no matter if you've been a customer for 12 years or not, racism is alive and well... 3. They carry very limited, very basic crochet/braiding hair but a decent selection of other products... 4. Their prices are ridiculous! 5. They are very clean and the location is convenient! read more

I'm not going to lie, I been living in this neighborhood for some time now. and this has been the worse, racist beauty store ever!! they so so so RUDE for no reason at all, the treat black people the same thinking they all are going to steal. first mostly everything in the store is locked up, the prices make ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE. they scammed me out my money scanning the same thing twice and then if u been in the store for 2 minutes they START FOLLOWING U. I stop going here a long time ago because they opened a new beauty store across the street (Brentwood beauty supply) WHICH IS WAY better is the prices make GOOD sense. if your going to shop here your wasting ur money. WHATS THE POINT OF OPENING A BEAUTY STORE IF U KNOW BLACK PEOPLE ARE GOING TO ENTER IT!! read more

TRASH! Theres no accountability for the rude behavior from the workers. They have a weird rule when they cant tell you prices over the phone and it seems to be a one question limit because I kept getting hung up on. As a person who was supporting the business since the beginning even since their last location where the nail shop was in the back.... I'm disappointed in new ownership and they lost a loyal customer. read more

They think every African American steals. They are aggressive and bold in the way they monitor to you thinking that you will steal. I had to say something to the lady up on my back. For them to act that way, I wonder if the business has insurance. I told the lady, I paid for my items. She looked so embarrassed. read more

They have a variety of everything what ever you want they got try it you will love them and you get points when you shop leading up to free items read more

Cheap quality and can not refund! I bought Hair shaper with Quality Comes First on the package. The product didn't work! Couldn't sliding any my hair. I brought it back to the shop and asking for my refund but they said I already used it, can not give a refund. I asked them what is the reason I buy your product without using??????? Be careful with their cheap products!!! read more

Judy's Beauty Store - Hair shaper! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been going to Judy's for years . They have excellent products . Mounir an employee from Ethiopia she's awesome !!!!! she can really recommend the right products for black hair care. read more

August 6 : 5:34 FYI JUDY just because someone knows what they want doesn't mean they plan on stealing , the lady that was in the wig department today the one with the blue face mask and hair pull back into a twist was super unprofessional, I don't know what her problem was but I asked about the color of the wig and she said we have a lot of colors I tell her I want a black one she says we don't have that one and proceeded to look at me like I was stupid common sense would have told her to tell me the rest of the selection instead of staring , I come here rarely and honestly on my bad days , just because I know customer service is terrible asf , they watch you when you shop , illegally charge 5 dollars for card purchase and all around treat black people like shit . Do better . read more

Bought a hair straightener flatiron along with multiple other items for around $140. The flatiron happened to be unsatisfactory in terms of the quality of the hair pads (it was rougher than expected). We only realized this once we brought it back and unpacked it. We went back in the next day and wanted to return it. The staff was pretty rude and did not entertain the idea at all even though it was bought less than 24 hours ago. Please be aware of EVERYTHING you buy from this store. You need to make sure it works exactly as you expect otherwise you can forget about being able to return items back. The store manager was really salty too, saying things like "really, have you used a flatiron before?" and "we have this policy since people use these devices for few days and return". read more

Oh my goodness. They treat black people like crap in this store. I normally end up in there once a year, as a last resort since my favorite beauty supply store is across town. (This is for almost 15 years now. ) And each time I regret it. The women of Asian decent always talk in a curt, rude and condescending way when you ask them a question. And then the lady of Hispanic decent has to swoop in and smooth things over. I'm thinking 2021 is my last year dealing with this bad business who doesn't ever value my patronage. read more

This beauty is convenient if you live in the area but it isn't worth traveling to. The supply is basic and they don't carry new trends. They associates are not very social or helpful but that's what you get when you cross cultures and open a black beauty supply store. Now matter how many times I would go there they nevered remembered my face and were always acting like I was going to steal. Now as far as their nail shop, I took my 18yr cousin to get her eyebrows done for the first time. She just wanted them cleaned up but wanted a thick nicely groomed brow. Apparently there is only one shape they can do....a thin pencil curve (the basic Asian eyebrow). She basically cried. There was nothing to do to add her hair back. Now she is letting them grow back in and it looks worse. read more

I stopped by this morning to get some braiding hair and I was followed around the store by a male associate the entire time. To make matters worse, when I got to the front register, the other sales associates weren't any friendlier. Black women, shop elsewhere. Wont be returning. read more

This place is horrible they don't clean the pedicure bowl if they dont use the plastic to cover , the rinse the bowels they eat out in the pedicure bowl, they dont use sterilized tools and they dont spray them with anything and they use these for everybody, they use the same sponge between everybody toes, they dont wipe the chairs down, i have not seen nobody wash their hand even when you remove the gloves they still touch feet, hands and eat and they dont wash their hands. Doing eyebrows and eyelashes dont wash their hands its Very dusty its just a big health hazard, the men do great work. The young lady in the back rushes, she dont clean your feet, or toes she is horrible she will do 2 people before most even finish one because she half do her job and everyone else take their time and try and do a great job. read more

I like going to this beauty supple shop because its convenient and the prices are decent. The only downside is that for some reason the employees feel the need to follow you around the store, like they are making sure you aren't stealing. This is never okay read more

This place has no respect or appreciation for the community they serve. I used to go there out of convenience living in NE, but they are overpriced and the staff is so unhelpful and disrespectful I finally reached my breaking point. I'll drive the extra 10 mins to shop somewhere that greets me with a smile and values my business. read more

Love the new store it's clean & uncluttered!! The prices are in the medium range but I usually get a bunch of free goodies when I spend a certain amount (which I always do since I'm hair-o-holic) I'm loving the face lift keep up he good work! read more

Judy's Beauty Store - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is the BEST beauty supply store in DC. They have EVERYTHING that you could possibly want and they even have a salon and a nail shop in the back. WhileI do think the nail salon is a little sketchy (you have to make sure they actually clean the pedicure bath), it is pretty inexpensive. They have every hair product, every type of weave, and every type of wig that you can ever need. LOL. They also have lace front wigs in a seperate section to the side, and the lady back there will even cut it and apply it for you. They have never not had anything that I needed. read more

This rating is for the unsanitary, dirty, unprofessional nail shop located in the back of Judys Beauty Supply. Most of the techs are rude when it comes to satisfying the customer, lazy, and I've heard the word "nigga" subliminally thrown around one day after a woman was displeased behind her finger being cut! They are sloppy and dirty *again* to say the least!!! I've gotten my nails done here 3x out of convenience. Mind you I've seen roaches have a field day where you wash your hands! Oxy-moron right?? They don't care about the customer, they care about the money. And tbh 90% of the customers are ratchet so they probably feel catered too. No mam Pam!! If you wanna go to a clean, customer service driven, sophisticated nail shop, this is NOT the place! Sidenote: The beauty supply part of the store is cool but I wouldn't be surprised if that "nail shop" flunked a few health inspections! read more

Judy's is the ish. When every other beauty supply store is closed Judy's is open. They sell just about everything and they have lots and lots of hair. Personally i think the prices are way too high on the hair. If you are a Diva on a budget this place isnt for you. The employees are nice but they usually cant answer questions about products and hair. Other than that this place has everything including a nail salon in the back. (Who the heck does that?) Ive heard from a few that the salon is actually good. So all in all I like Judys. I just wouldnt buy hair here. (currently on the search for cheaper hair) read more

I went here today because I needed to correct a bad hair color situation with a toner. This seems to be a family-owned store, and I needed advice, and no one had a clue how to help me. Also, the products marketed to caucasians are very limited. Try somewhere else. read more

We have been customers here because we live and work in the neighbourhood. It's convenient. We've been customers since they were located next to Forman Mills years ago. At this new location, we felt on more than one occasion that we were followed around while shopping but tried to give them the benefit of the doubt. This evening our 16 year old biked over to pick up some hair colour. BTW, this business is listed on Google as closing at 9 PM. Even if currently closing at 8pm, our daughter got there at 7:49 PM. From the moment she entered they were harsh with her. As she called me to transfer money to her bank card, I could hear a gentleman in the background loudly saying "We didn't have to let you in here. You meed to hurry up and pay and leave". Our daughter said, "Sorry, my mom is transferring money to me. Please hold on a sec". He replied, "You don't have to talk back". It was 8:03when he was yelling. She paid and left by 8:05. I think we all have enough to deal with considering world events. We don't need to pay to be in an unfriendly shop. We say this as business owners ourselves who pride ourselves on customer service. We know what it is to want to go home at the end of a workday BUT no one can ever say that we treated them with this level of disrespect. We will be calling tomorrow for a "lemon squeeze" and an apology to our child. We will update this review accordingly. read more

This review is strictly for the retail side of this place - haven't even seen the salon side. This is one of those places I stumbled upon when I was looking for another store and made a mental note to come back. What I like about Judy's is the wide selection of products and how cheap they are. Anything hair care or beauty related can be found here. All of my favorite brands and lots of other crap (yes, crap) too! This isn't the sort of place I would go for a service, or even ask their opinion on a product. I generally ask my salon which products I should by, or find what works best for me then come here to find them. Not the place for a beauty consultation.... read more

These folks do not respect the people they serve. They continue to do what they do because they know we will continue to come. Spent a lot of money here during the past years and it stops now. read more

I loooove Judy's!!!!!! Judy's is so convenient for me, it's just one quick metro stop from my house and BOOM im there. they have an array of different types of hair and other things although i do wish they had a bit more options for the chrochet hair girls. the only thing i would say is they are a little pricey,but not too much. I have been to the Nail Salon in the back of the store on numerous occasions and they are THE BOMB!!! ON GOD the only salon i go to. THEY DO clean their pedicure baths btw. read more

racist encounters, very limited weave selection and quality as well. the prices are a little high given the quality but honestly i only come here if i am reallyyyy in a pinch read more

It's really a disgrace to have a beauty supply store that makes you feel so uncomfortable to shop. Please shut it down so disgusting and it's very pricy. I would rate a zero but you can't on this. read more

At this store, the employees are always very nice and helpful when I ask about certain products and dyes for my hair. This store has a broad selection of products that it's quite hard for me to choose just one without rotating. When I looked in the Wal-Mart in Chinatown for the 40 volume bleach they d didn't have it. I looked here and they had all the volumes, and the enhancers. I've never been to the salon part, nor do I plan on going since I do my hair myself. It may be good for other people, though. The prices are also within my budget unlike some other places that have little to no real selection, but want an arm and a leg for their products. read more

I have purchased electric nail file system "KISS" and after trying it at home, and not being able to use it, went to the store to return it. I was told to read the sign that electric items are not returnable. I said fine, but this product does not do the job as advertised, so the owner of the store told me to press harder!! . Customer Service sucks in this establishment, so do yourself a favor and do not waste your money on the products that are bad. In addition, you have to deal with this unfriendly people. read more

The sell you open used products they are really nasty store owners never shop here. It's a horrible business. Don't waste your money there are other beauty supply stores that will sell you you new products they are horrible. They have horrible service neeeveeerrrrr shop here read more

every time I go in there I can't look for shit in peace, it's like management are sticking employees on people to follow them, like I couldn't even get everything I wanted because I just felt so rushed and watched.. WORST read more

So FYI.....this place is ON TOP OF THE HILL behind McDonald's! My GPS was confused. Anywho.... This place was cool. LOTS o' Hair and tons of product. The prices are high...even for cocoa butter! HOWEVER, it was the ONLY place that carried the Indi Remi 16" weave I was hunting down. I completely agree with the previous posts....go here and know what you want b/c they are not there to entertain. Just sell. Which really sucks b/c I saw this guy rubbing some oils on an Asian womans arm and in their native language describe the product (I'm guessing) as he rub it in. Wheres my personal attention! *ugh* While customer service is not their strong suit, one plus us that they do answer the phone and confirm they carry product to you dont make an unneccessary trip! My stylist recommended this place and it worked out well! read more

I went into the store to get hair and couldn't find the same type I had purchased previously. Upon asking for help I discovered when I returned home it was not what I intended to purchase. The hair is tied together with small plastic ties and in a net. No nets were broken or ties broken. The manager pretended to not understand and asked his employee if I could return the hair. He was hostile and demeaning acting as though I was stupid. I prefer to get hair from my own culture and found an African store These types of businesses have no respect for our culture and we are supporting their business. We need to support one another so they can learn how to treat us. read more

My girlfriend drags me here quite often, and the place isn't bad on price when comparing it to other shops in the area. The place is cluttered with a ton of inventory (which is good in its own way, but not every walk friendly), cramped (in the same vein as before) and not a good overall retail layout. Hit it up if you need a lot of supplies at a relevantly low cost. read more

I used to love their nail salon because I could shop in it and get my nails done. Last week I went to get a manicure and pedicure and Tina did my feet. When she finished polishing them she got up went to another customer who's feet she did, took the toe separaters off her feet sat down and tried to put them on my feet! Hell no!! I moved my feet so fast and told her she is nasty for that. She had to get a new pack of course but she angrily threw the used ones away. Nina, the other employee finished my designs for me because Tina was nasty.. They gave me a $5 discount... Obviously didnt fix my experience.. For the nails. I got a lil class gel nail set and it was cool until 5 days later when the polish started chipping smh.. Not getting my nails done there again... Let Nina do your feet though :) read more

Took back an unopened hair piece, tag still on it, wrong color and wanted to exchange and was not allowed to. Store needs to post their return policy at the register and reemphasize at checkout their policy. Why is it the Asian store owners never like to exchange items and yet we are they one's making them rich. This same situation happened with a battery for a computer purchase I made. I will look on line for other stores from now on that are not Asian owned as my money is just as green as anyone's and my money matters too. read more

They have the "standard" hair but not too much higher end. I think I was more upset because they don't know hair and I need help when I buy it. I was fine with basic beauty supplies but had to travel to another store to get the advice I needed. If you know hair...fine...but if you need input then go elsewhere. read more

As a licensed barber in Wash DC sometimes it can be hard finding all the supplies you need but here I was pointed in the right direction of all barbering supplies and was able to locate all that I needed. I even received a discount by showing my barber license. They were very professional and customer service was read more

I really come here for the nail salon that is in the back. I stumbled up on this gem and haven't been to any other shop since. I see Wendy when I go. She's thorough and makes my feet feel great! When she's not there I see Nina. Although she's good she's really quick. read more

Judy's is the best. I style hair part-time, and always refer my clients to go to this beauty supply store. Judy's always has what I need, and most important--they keep their stock current. read more

I go here sometimes but I also happened to go yesterday afternoon. I went to pick up another bonnet and to also get my eyebrows done. The people are very nice and also helpful when needed. They greet you as soon as you come through the door. But when I got my eyebrows done I ended up feeling basic yet clean.....I don't normally go here to get them done and I ended up plucking a few hairs when I got home but nothing major. Plus it's $2 less than what I normally pay. At the end of the day I was pretty much satisfied regardless of how basic I was feeling. I just wish I came out feeling myself lol. I'll just start going here when I don't feel like traveling to Takoma to go to Sassy's. read more