I highly recommend this salon! The atmosphere is relaxing and friendly and my stylist Kim did an…read moreoutstanding job on my hair! She colored my hair with exactly what I asked for and provided a beautiful cut/style to get me ready for my son's wedding. Thank you, Kim!

I just moved to the area and needed my grey roots dyed and a trim. After my shampoo, the stylist…read moreonly towel dried my hair and then roughly blow dried it. I say rough because she was running her hand through my hair and shaking it out for a few minutes, leaving it still damp - my hair is thick, curly and prone to frizz so you can imagine how that went! Their website says the haircut includes "styling" and this is the first time I've ever left a salon with wet hair that I immediately wanted to put up in a bun when I got home. As a new customer, it seems like they could've at least mentioned when I was setting up the appointment that I needed to ask for a blow dry. I'm happy with the color she chose for my roots, but leaving the salon with unfinished hair left me not wanting to come back.

I almost don't want to write a review because it seems like Joy is almost always booked up for…read morebeing so good at what she does! She is so friendly and accommodating and I trust her judgement on what type of haircut would suit me. I will sometimes come in with some inspiration, but other than that, I let her take the reins and do whatever, so long as I am consulted about the length! Sometimes I like keeping my hair long, sometimes I'm just ready to chop it all off. I also really like how this studio is set up where she only works on one person - it's intimate but also comfortable. Joy is such a pleasure to go to when I need to get a fresh cut. I am trying to be better and get my hair cut more often, but she is such a treat that it almost feels wrong to come too often...but so long as I am in the area, I will ALWAYS go to Joy and will recommend her to anyone.

Joy is Amazing! Her studio is so private and nice. She is so pleasant to talk with. And her cutting…read moreskills WAY surpass what you normally find in the Alexandria DMV area!! She's truly a cut above the rest!!

Old Town Alexandria, VA - I've been to many hair salons in my life and this is my favorite…read more Everyone here is completely kind and my stylist and hair cutter extraordinaire always makes me feel beautiful from start to finish. Upon entering you will find a modern salon with a little bit of an Asian flair in decor. Very clean and calming. I guarantee you will be greeted with a smile, an offer to store your coat and a drink if you like. The waiting area is clean and neat and features a coffee machine and a refrigerator with a selection of refreshing drinks. Honestly I've never waited long because appointments run on time. Next is the hair wash station where I'm always soaped up with lovely scented shampoo that suits my hair type. And there's the heavenly head massage. I could sit there all day! I have short hair and Kevin is an expert at this kind of cut. Love the way he flips the scissors as he works. I've also seen some great color work and he's got many customers with long beautiful haircuts as well. Payment at the front desk is super easy. All the stylists and shampoo artists take cash or Venmo for tips. I highly recommend Aquilano salon.

Such a lovely salon! I came here after a less than pleasant experience at another nearby salon that…read moreleft my hair a bit choppy and crazy looking. Susie is a wonderful stylist and spends time to really listen to what it is that you want, and everyone here is super helpful and kind. Plus my hair looks great and is growing nicely thanks to Susie's great cuts. Love coming in here.

Lucia is one of the best stylists I've ever been to and her color-sense is always perfect.read more

I have been going to this salon for over two years now & I love it! I've gone to both Lucia and…read moreYatsari and they are both incredible at their jobs! The Salon is always beautiful and clean and I can always find street parking when I arrive for my appointments. I have dry, curly, color treated hair and they take great care of my hair and are very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Cualtzin Salon!

I have long, thick hair that's curly in the back, wavy on the top, and straight in the front. Yes,…read moreit's a tad confused. I'm happy to say that the owner is a master at cuts, and my hair is always done to perfection. It takes true talent to cut hair like mine, and I couldn't be happier. The salon is a small, privately owned boutique, and I'm usually the only one there (with the exception of her adorable puppy on occasion). My only annoyance is the extremely limited parking.

Went into salon with the advice from Yelp! What a success I…read morelove Margaret!!!! Kind sweet and caring she did an amazing job with my old hair!! And the therapy was an additional bonus

Gretchen gave me an amazing haircut. I was a little worried about going so short with a new salon,…read morebut Gretchen helped me pick the right style and length. Now I have shoulder length hair that is super easy to maintain and looks very cute for spring. I loved the atmosphere and the location is super convenient. Will definitely be coming back!

Mariah gave me an amazing haircut. It literally was the best haircut I've ever had. she listened to…read moreme and made my vision happen. She was so kind and patient. On top of that the salon was super clean and relaxing and had a great vibe. Cannot recommend enough!

Grit Studio and owner Kris Clark are incredible! Every service is provided with full consultation…read more and the client's vision in mind! I have been a client of the Salon for four years and continue to be completely satisfied and amazed of the results! Kris continues to study to perfect her craft! Having mature hair, I decided to get extensions. The color, technique, style are perfection! There's a reason she is the small business woman of the year, and the best salon in Old Town Alexandria! Looking for an incredible Salon, stylist/colorist and products and makeup that are simply healthy for you and your hair? Grit Studio is for you!!

When you find a hair and makeup artist you love, you've hit the jackpot. Kris, owner of Grit Studio…read morein Alexandria, is a stylist I can count on any time I book. I've seen Kris for about the past year for blowouts and makeup applications for a variety of events, photo shoots and theater performances. Kris listens carefully to the service you want. Whenever I've shown reference photos, she re-creates them flawlessly. With makeup, I love the lash application she includes and the long-staying wear of the makeup products she applies. She's also extremely efficient, and after the first visit, she perfected my look and made each subsequent appointment easy, quick and simple. I recently visited for a headshot package she offered, where a professional photographer took new photos in her studio after I received hair and makeup treatment. I really appreciated Kris during the shoot, as she offered tips for posing and even touched up my hair and clothing to help me get the perfect shots. Her vast experience as an editorial stylist and big event artist (weddings, glam, etc.) has really provided her with an expert eye that made the photo shoot even more successful. If you're looking for hair and makeup you can trust to look great, I'd highly recommend Kris in Alexandria.

BOOK WITH LALANI! I…read morebooked an appt for an updo. I wanted something simple like a bun with some height at the crown. I assumed that any hair stylist would be able to do this so I just booked with the first available person. When I got there, the woman who was available half-heartedly tried to put up my hair with no prep and like 5 bobby pins. Then, she asked to use my my hair scrunchie! I told her that she had done was not what I wanted. She said that she couldn't do it, then asked another stylist if she would do it. I was really nervous at that point because I had about two hours until my event. I waited about 40 mins, but it was worth it! Lalani have me a beautiful updo that lasted all evening. I am so glad that I waited! BTW, while I waited I watched her give a woman a silk press and it looked gorgeous. Long story short - if you go there, make sure you book with Lalani!

Yesterday, Thursday May 14, 2026, I had an 8:00 AM appointment to have my hair trimmed. I was there…read moreat 7:45. She finally unlocked the door at 8:05. Five minutes late probably not such a big deal in most cases, but I had been early so that I wouldn't be late when I entered the store. I smelled smoke on her so I knew she had gone to have a cigarette and that's why she was late opening. She asked me what I wanted done. I told her a trim only after the complementary shampoo and conditioner. I had to show her using my hair that I only wanted a quarter of an inch taken off. She did comply and it only took five minutes to trim my hair when it was time to pay, she charged me $40 $40 for five minutes to trim my hair you may say well she did shampoo and condition. This is true, but that's complementary. I am not a happy Customer.

Short version: Great haircut, curly hair, fun energy in the salon, decent price*. (*decent price…read moremeans anything under $80, which for my semi-long curly hair is not easy to find.) Long version: I have curly hair that I usually keep about shoulder length. I decided a year ago to stop dying it and to let it go naturally gray. I was at the place where only the last two inches were brown. I needed a fresh cut, and shorter than normal. I checked out the stylist at Frizzles. I checked out their instagram portfolios. I chose Jocelyn. I was able to get an appointment the next day! (This was about a week before Christmas, even!!) I was greeted warmly. the salon was clean and bright and decorated for the holiday. I was offered water/ coffee. Jocelyn talked with me a bit and looked at the photos I had printed from the internet. She asked how much time I spend in styling - and I laughed... I need low maintenance. She gave great advice on which style would be best for me. We agreed on the length and style. I got a good hair wash and massage. Jocelyn cut my hair and was easy to talk with. She washed it again, then did some styling, product, and put me under the drier for 10 minutes. As I looked around - it looked like every worker was having a good time. It is clear they like their jobs. Check out was easy. There is an ATM if you forgot cash for tips... they also have venmo codes if you wish to tip via venmo. I paid in cash to avoid the credit card fee.) I had a great experience. I will definitely be back.

Easy mens haircut. One condition. ONE. LEAVE THE CURLS. She cut them all off. All gone…read more Expensive. Short. Hair on every surface in the place. I'll never be back.

Sue is a master at color and haircuts. She's the best - I usually just go in wanting a change and…read moreshe does something great without me even having any ideas

Update (12/2019): I'm still a faithful patron of WispSalon…read moreand cannot recommend Sue Scott enough. She is a master colorist, stays up-to-date on industry trends & techniques and is an all around lovely person. My tip: Make your appointments well in advance. I schedule mine up to a year out. She's highly in demand (that's what I want in a stylist!) and weekends fill up fast. Original review (2016): Sue Scott is amazing with hair, both color and styling. She gave me a balayage of caramel and mocha colors and I've never been so happy with getting color. Then I showed her images of 40s style curls that I'd been trying to accomplish at home. She gave me a great tutorial as she styled my hair, and I though this really went the extra mile. I've been able to replicate it at home, which is what I think we all want to be able to do after we leave the salon. I also felt like Sue really listened to what I wanted. I like to have flexibility to air dry (natural waves), straighten or curl and wanted a cut that would be versatile. I've tried all three since I got my cut last week and I'm very pleased with the results. In the salon, she's really easy to talk to and has a really positive attitude. I think the best way to get an idea of someone's work is to see it. Sue posts almost daily to her Instagram (@wispsalonalexandria), so if you are trying to make a decision on if her style would work for you, this is a good place to start. She also uses online appointment booking, which I prefer. Highly recommend!