My last keratin treatment was not done according to the manufacturers directions. It was not dried before the solution was applied. The solution was supposed to be left on 30 minutes for all hair types and up to 45 minutes for coarse kinky hair. It was left on less than ten minutes. It is supposed to be applied in small sections and then combed through. It was not put on carefully as there were curly spots left after completion. It took one hr. The manufacturer says it should take 1.5 hours. When I asked about the missing steps, I was told she used a different cezanne treatment on me. There is only one cezanne for non blond hair. There is only an express and a regular. She said she did not use the express and I am not a blond. Very disappointed! read more

My granddaughter's needed haircuts and we visited Keo Designs. Paula, the owner and hair specialist, cut and styled both granddaughters. She did a great job with there hair and their hair types are both so different. One granddaughter has thick wavy hair and my other granddaughter has long, but thinner hair. Paula washed both girls hair. Then, she dried their hair before cutting. After she cut the hair, she textures the hair, and then styles it. My daughter goes to Paula for her hair too. The salon is decorated in purple and sparkles. Purple is my favorite color, so I loved the decor. Paula and her staff couldn't be any sweeter. She has 5 dogs and their pictures are artfully displayed in the salon. I thought the prices were very fair and reasonable. The girls looked beautiful and were very happy with their hairstyles. I was impressed how Paula asked each one what they wanted. And, she checked back to make sure they were happy with their looks. Their is a private parking lot behind the salon, which is very convenient. I can see why both granddaughters love going to get their hair styled. read more

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Loved this place! So fast, so cheap, great service. The women that work there are super nice. Will def be back! 10/10!!! The parking is difficult so I would recommend getting there early for a spot on the street! read more

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I have had several services done at Keo Designs by Paula, including full highlights, straightening treatments and haircuts. She is always consistent, careful and treats your hair great! What I like most is her attention to detail- you can tell that a missed spot would bother her just as much as it would you. I get blonde highlights and they always look great! No stripes, cool tones, and my hair feels healthy afterwards. Go see Paula and you won't regret it! read more

Best secret in Bethesda!!! $50 for a cut!! Keratin done here in June and still looks great 4 months later! Unusual that Paula cut when dry, but still great! read more

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By far the best place to get a Keratin treatment. Paula and her assistant are amazing. From scheduling my appointment, to walking in the door, shampoo clarifying wash and the compete keratin process. The whole process went smoothly, and perfectly. I have thick coarse hair and my hair is now easier to manage. My hair has less volume, is shinier, easier to style and healthier. And most importantly frizz free!! Thanks to Paula and her assistants to every detail to every piece of hair! Your search for the perfect Keratin stylist has ended! I will recommend Keo to all my friends and family. You will thank me later. read more

Chhaiya Miller did my keratin treatment today. She did a great job! I highly recommend her and Paula! Both of them are very professional and so nice. The salon is adorable too! Very happy and their prices are very reasonable. You will be happy! Thank you both! read more

Best Salon in the DMV! I have been going to Keo Designs for almost three years now! I only trust Paula with my hair! Paula does a fantastic job on not only my hair but my family and friends. I recommend her salon to everyone I know! She is phenomenal at what she does and is also one of the most hard-working women I know! read more

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Paula is the best- always makes my hair amazing. She does color on my mom and Keratin on me and it looks awesome. We both recommend her without hesitation. read more

Have been coming to Paula for the last few years and she is AMAZING. I have blonde hair and am very picky about color and cut. I just show her a picture and looks exactly like it. Have also been coming to her for keratin, which at first I was nervous about, but now am addicted and get it every few months! Amber who works with her is also wonderful. Look no further, she is a jack of all trades! read more

Professional, courteous and talented! I've spent years putting up with poor service for coloring my hair, but Paula was the first colorist to use the shortest time possible with the perfect colors first time around to protect my hair. Her salon is simultaneously poshy and cozy with a warm, hospitable service and friendly conversation. I can not believe these ladies charge a fraction of Bethesda prices! I highly recommend Keo and am so happy to have finally found my salon home! read more

I got a Groupon for a Keratin treatment and headed to Keo. While Chhaya was very nice and engaging, the keratin treatment even today, after 4 months, is contributing to significant hair loss. I lose so much hair everyday and I am going bald :/ read more

I have been going to Paula at Keo Designs for several years and always appreciated her skilled styling ability, as well as the wonderful massage incorporated into every shampoo wash; however, the recent challenges related to the pandemic have made it more difficult to get my hair cut. Given the current issues associated with the Coronavirus, I have also come to greatly value the extra efforts which Paula and her professional staff at KEO take to help maintain a safe environment during the current pandemic; it is comforting to know they value the health of customers/employees and it's a high priority, in addition to providing great hairstyling services at a competitive price! :-) read more

Paula really listens to what you ask, and she's such a sweet heart! She does a fantastic job that each time I get my hair done I'm super happy with the results! My sister just got her hair done with Paula and when she was done, she was grinning from ear to ear the rest of the day! We both did highlights, my are a lot lighter (what I wanted) and my sisters are more Carmel (what she wanted). read more

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Paula was really kind when doing my hair here but don't get your makeup done. The makeup artist used retinol wipes without asking (retinol, seriously?), the makeup was dirty (there was hair stuck to the foundation), and she clearly didn't know what she was doing. I walked out not even halfway through to just go do my own makeup. I didn't have time to go somewhere else before my event. Terrible experience. I don't even normally write yelp reviews. read more

I have searched high and wide for a good treatment. No one comes close to Keo. You will not be disappointed. Paula is the Keratin Queen!!!

I've been coming to Paula for the last 8 months since I moved to Maryland. I first found her through a Groupon, believe it or not! She did such a great job that I've been driving an hour to see her every 6-7 weeks since then. I get highlights and a cut. My color had never looked better! I always get compliments. She's a little bit more expensive than some, but it is worth every penny. Bonus...she works on Sundays and parking in Bethesda is free! read more

I have been going to Paula for 4 years now- amazing service and great work. I get complements on my highlight every time. Thank you Paula!

Great service, friendly staff and very fair pricing. Have only gone once but will definitely go back.

Just had my fourth keratin treatment with Paula. I used to go to different places in the DMV each time I wanted a keratin treatment--whoever was offering a good Groupon price. But then I got one from Paula and I've gone back to her each time because of the quality of the product and her professionalism and skill. My hair always turns out amazing! I'll be returning! read more

Look forward to my appointment with Paula after a year in Berlin. Always very pleased with all she and co-worker Amber did to my hair. Can't wait. read more

Paula at KEO Designs is fabulous! I used a Groupon for full highlights, cut and style. I haven't felt or looked this good in years! Paula walks you through each step of the process and really cares that you leave happy. I will definitely continue to go to Paula for all of my hair needs. read more

I'm a white girl with what stylists have called "ethnic hair." It's dry, kinky, frizzy, curly in places and wavy in others. I've been getting my hair straightened for decades and have tried every type of treatment - keratin, Japanese, relaxers, you name it. I have only ever found two stylists who did a consistently amazing job - Paula and a woman in Boston who charged 4x as much. Paula is amazing!!! Go see her! You'll be thrilled with the results!!! read more

Professional, attentive and fun -- you're in good, expert hands with Paula. She did a thorough job of my keratin and even trimmed my hair. I came in looking like a hair train wreck and came out looking glam. NICE WORK! read more

The price is arguably better than fair, the service is awesome, and I absolutely love everything she's done to my hair the past two times I've gone in. I can't recommend this place enough! PS: make sure you book an appointment, instead of trying to walk-in. read more

PAULA IS A GODDESS! I have thick, dark hair and she can give me full blonde highlights in less then two hours and IT LOOKS AMAZING! Love her and the vibe of her studio read more

This review is for Paula. I recently purchased a deal for a Keratin Treatment. I had never gotten it done before so I was a little nervous. Paula was very friendly and informative on the treatment. She is so sweet and did a great job with my hair! I recommend her to anyone looking for a Keratin treatment. Will definitely be going back to her! read more

I normally do not write Yelp reviews; however, Paula was AMAZING! I came in for a hair cut (long layers, a trim, side bangs) and she listened to exactly what I wanted, and made sure everything was just the way I wanted before I left. I had to wait about 10-15 minutes for another client so Paula put a deep conditioner in my hair for no extra charge. The price is very good for the area & the service is even better! I will now go back to Paula for my hair and I will recommend her to any of my friends in the DMV area. read more

I love the people here. Great place! I've known them for years and highly recommend this place. read more

Paula is the only hair stylist I've ever been to who you can show a picture to and actually leave with your hair looking exactly like the picture! I've seen her about every 6 months for balayage, cut, and blow dry, and she treats her loyal customers well! Great pricing and even better results. read more

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I just got a cut and Keratin treatment from Paula, and she was absolutely wonderful! She explained every step of the keratin process in great detail (something I always appreciate when getting a new treatment) and gave me an absolutely perfect haircut. It was a pleasure to spend the morning with her, and I look forward to returning to KEO for all my future cut and keratin needs! read more

Paula was extremely sweet and listened to exactly what I was looking for and achieved it. My expectations were surpassed walking out of the salon. She's very helpful from the get-go, from advising me where to park (downtown Bethesda being not the easiest place to park I definitely appreciated this) to being completely open to hearing my thoughts as to what I wanted to do with my hair. I didn't feel rushed in my discussion with her which is a big plus for me. I brought a friend with me to keep me company and both of us plan to return for future services. read more

Paula is amazing. I recently got full set of high lights for the first time in my life. I went from brunette to blond. At first I was hesitant to do this but Paula talked me through each step and reassured me that if things did not end up the way we want she would try her best to fix the problem. I got the exact hair color I wanted after the first try. I trust her 100% and will continue to come see her. I've also recommended many friends and family members to see her. Thanks again! read more

Paula is simply amazing! I used a groupon for cut and keratin treatment and added ombre highlights to it as well. She was able to finish the whole process within 2 and a half hours! I am pleased with the whole hair cut and high light and my keratin came out great! She walked me through each step of the process and was very personable and kind. I will definitely come back to Paula for my next hair appointment. read more

I have been to Paula previously for a Keratin hair treatment and I should have left a review then...she is phenomenal. The keratin treatment lasted longer than expected and her professionalism is top notch. I recently went to her for my bridal hair/makeup trial and I was blown away. Her and her staff made me feel beautiful and look amazing! Not only did they listen to want I wanted but they went out of their way to fit my details into my hair/make up. I am beyond excited about my wedding now and no longer feel nervous about whether or not I am going to look good on my wedding day. I can't wait to see them again and I will continue to go see Paula as long as she will see me!! Oh and it's so much fun being in her salon!! Very sweet, professional and nice read more

Just wanted to reaffirm how amazing Paula is. She makes all other hair stylists look like amateurs. Any time I go somewhere else I regret it. read more

Paula is the best stylist I have ever been to! She is really nice and fun to talk to, but more importantly she does an amazing job with cuts and color. I always feel fabulous when I walk out the door! read more

I feel like I've finally found my stylist after years of searching! Paula is wonderful. She really listens and wants you to be happy. She's a genius with color and cut. And she's sweet. So refreshing after having had experiences with stylists-with-attitude. None of that here. Love her and will be back every time! read more

This was my first experience at Keo Designs, but I was very pleasantly surprised. I got a hair cut and keratin treatment by Paula and she was amazing! She took the time to explain everything to me and make sure I was 100% satisfied with the cut and the style. I also agree with other reviewers--there were no rip-offs or hidden fees and I got exactly what I was looking for. I would highly this salon to anyone in the area. read more

Love this place and the people that work there. Paula and her team are so warm and welcoming and I am always thrilled with my hair when i leave. She literally brings it back to life ! Everything is clean, organized and the atmosphere is really so pretty. I highly recommend Keo Designs. I won't let anyone else touch my hair! read more