I am in town for work and happened upon Mane Element's 5 star reviews. I was able to get an appointment with Dionne for a fill and let me say-she's amazing. My lashes are beautiful and I'm so happy with them. I am hoping I get to make another appointment before I leave because my lashes honestly have never looked this good. Dionne was super friendly and responded to my online inquiry super fast-I love the online booking option. Thank you Dionne!!! read more

Dionne is AMAZING. She is on time, professional, quick to respond, and does beautiful work on lashes. Every time we are done, I sit up and look in the mirror and say "WOW - this looks GREAT!" Highly recommend her if you want gorgeous lashes!!! read more

Updating my review. It's now been a year and a half since my first review and my lashes are just beautiful. Extremely natural but flattering, and consistent every time. I usually go every three weeks or so and scheduling is foolproof on the website. The office is clean and private. Dionne is secretly pretty funny and plays the good ol' skool jams quietly in the background. And yes, I'm still audibly snoring throughout the service. read more

I've been going to Dionne for years, both for my my lashes and my brazilian blowout. I'm always getting compliments on my lashes. Her work is meticulous and she puts a lot of pride in it. She has a busy schedule - keep your appointment because it can be hard to get another that same day or week . I highly recommend her - she makes my appointments enjoyable...we chat, I sleep sometimes, and she's still a great listener !She will have you looking amazing. read more

I got a full set of mink lashes that looks INCREDIBLE! I learned about Dionne through my friend that has the most beautiful lashes. It was easy to make an appointment, she is highly skilled and you will leave with the BEST lashes you've ever had in your ENTIRE LIFE! The lashes literally feel like my own. I will definitively be a returning customer read more

I went to Dionne back in 2013 for a Brazilian Blowout when I lived in DC and I'm writing this review now - 7 years later - because I have still never found someone who can do what she did with my hair. It was like magic! My hair is REALLY frizzy, thick, curly, and overall hard to manage. When she was done my hair was so smooth and silky. Even when it started wearing out the frizz didn't come back, it just started to get curly again but without frizz. Next time I go to DC I'm going to get an appointment with her because still after all this time I dream of that blow out! read more

5 WORDS: ONE WOMAN CHOP SHOP BUSINESS (to be fair I take back the "chop" since I never even got my hair cut) ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE. WILL NEVER GO BACK. I picked her because she had 5 star reviews on Yelp. If you don't want to read the whole thing, just scroll to WHAT REALLY BLEW ME... As a gift, my dad payed $275 for a Brazilian Blowout. I got there and the door to the building is locked. You have to search for the business name but there's no Mane Element or Dionne listed, no nothing. I text her that I'm there and she tells me the suite # which isn't helpful and I can only get in the building because someone else was coming out. I was 20 min late which I take full responsibility for and I texted her ahead of time. She let me know that because I was late she would have to "SKIP THE LAST STEP of the Brazilian Blowout" which "wasn't necessary." Of course, I would still be charged for the full amount. I wasn't thrilled but it was my fault for being late. SHE SAID SHE WOULD HAVE TO RUSH to get the blowout done and then I reminded her that I had requested a trim as well. She said "I don't remember that" until she checked her text and confirmed I had asked for it. So even though SHE didn't remember and SHE did not allow enough time for that, she wants to charge me an extra $40. FOR A TRIM! Who doesn't have time to squeeze in a trim anyway? Now, initially when I booked with her prior to this appt and had to cancel I requested the blowout, a cut and relaxer. At the time, she said no problem we can do the relaxer first then blowout. She was going to charge me $375 for everything. My roommate does hair so I figure why not have her put the relaxer in and save $100. So that's what I did the night before. Unfortunately, my scalp burned as it always does and I suspect as it would have had I gotten Dionne to do it. She asked me if I had put relaxer in and then told me "it's really best to space the 2 treatments out a couple of weeks." BUT YET YOU WERE GOING TO CHARGE ME 375 FOR A SERVICE THAT GOES AGAINST YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS!? The whole point of me going was to feel good about myself and look pretty. Instead I felt judged when she said "Mm...mm..mm" while shaking her head no because I had over processed my hair. Haven't we all done that at one point? As soon as she put in the clarifying shampoo my scalp started burning from the relaxer that was applied the night before. ETHICALLY, SERVICE SHOULD HAVE BEEN STOPPED AT THIS POINT. When she put in the keratin it was even worse and I had to tell her to wash it out. I told her I wanted to come back another day once my scalp had some time to heal. She said that she had a 50% cancellation fee and I was somewhat surprised that she would still charge me for that given that I showed up AND wanted to re-schedule (not to mention my dad pre-paid the entire 275+tip so she already had collateral in case I didn't come back). Plus, the cancellation policy is that at least 24 hrs. notice is required. But the email she sent me (which she said would be sent Thursday night) late Friday afternoon with a link to the cxl policy arrived less than 24 hrs from my Saturday morning appt. YOU KNOW, BECAUSE THAT'S FAIR. WHAT REALLY BLEW ME....on top of the cancellation fee she wanted to charge me for the time she spent shampooing my hair and applying the keratin to about 1/3 of my hair!!!! ARE U F@%KING KIDDING ME!? The cancellation fee should have been sufficient to cover any losses she might have incurred. She explains that she's "all about being fair" but wants to charge me an extra $70 for the 40 minutes she spent with me. YOU ARE GOING TO CHARGE ME A 50% CANCELLATION FEE PLUS $70??? The result was she refunded $107 of the $317 my dad paid. What a fucking ripoff. Throughout this whole thing, she kept saying "I dunno what to do, I've never been in this position before, I need time to think." She had the nerve to say, "this is why I don't like charging people up front" but yet you GREEDILY require a 50% deposit the day before an appt. My dad called her 4X to pay and said he kept getting 1 or no rings, so finally she had to call him. When I was at my appointment even she admitted that she "didn't know what was going on with her cell phone." GET A LANDLINE, A LEGIT WEBSITE and A RECEPTIONIST. OH YEAH THE ADDRESS ON YELP IS WRONG. THEY'VE MOVED. WAY TO UPDATE. Before I left, she actually told me I could come back and she would still charge me the new client price of $275. Wow, thanks for the favor even though I could get a better deal on both Yelp and Living Social for under $200. *******The only thing I got out of my visit to Mane Element was a bathroom trip before I left to get back on the metro. I would never go back. Not unless I REALLY HAD TO PEE. read more

I've been getting eyelash extensions for years and I've been to a ton of different technicians. After coming to Dionne, I'll never go anywhere else again now. Dionne's work is exceptional (I frequently get compliments), the lashes last (even with frequent sweaty workouts), her prices are completely reasonable and she's super responsive and accommodating (I had to take a call during a session and she didn't bat an eyelash... ha). read more

DIONNE IS THE BEST. I've literally been to every lash place in the DMV and no one beats Dionne's prices/work quality. Will never go anywhere else again. read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dionne. She's a genius. I get compliments daily on my lashes and enjoy my visits there. The prices are comparable to others in the area and for much better work. Dionne is also a lovely person and very easy to communicate and book with. I've recommended 3 co-workers already! read more

I had a great experience getting a Brazilian Blowout and cut from Dionne. She was really friendly and easy to talk to, which is important when it takes several hours to get your hair done. She listened carefully to my requests (my hair had to be long enough in back to go in a ponytail, and in front to tuck behind my ears) and checked along the way to make sure that the cut was going to meet those criteria. Now that it's been several days since my cut, and I've had the chance to see how it looked when I styled it myself, I'm still very pleased. It was also easy to get in touch with Dionne to schedule my appointment. Mane Element is the name of Dionne's business, which is located within a larger salon setting. There are a few stylists, each working in his or her own room, and sharing the waiting area and shampoo bowls. Between the attentive service and reasonable prices (not to mention great location), I'll be back! read more

Fantastic service. Love my new lashes. I'm a new client and she did a fabulous job walking me through the steps and profited great follow up suggestions and care. I would recommend! read more

I actually found Dionne by accident looking for someone else but she responded so fast to my inquiry that I booked my first appointment with her. She answered all my questions and made the process as comfortable as she could. I asked if she did eyebrow tinting and she explained she did microblading. She explained the process and I was very hesitant despite the fact that I have several tattoos. I greatly appreciated that she didn't try to downplay my concerns, in fact she encouraged me to research it and contact her if I had any questions. After doing tons of research and talking to girlfriends I ended up booking another appointment with Dionne and she patiently walked me thru the microblading process understanding my fears. Not gonna lie, the actual process for me was tough and I'm sure I made Dionne job harder but my eyebrows came out beautiful!!! I'm very happy with both the lashes and brows (see pic of both) Things to know: it's a short walk off the Metro Red line, she's in an office building as oppose to a storefront so there's no signage out front, best way to reach her is via text. read more

Mane Element - Eyelash Service Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Scammer! I cancelled 22 hours in advance and she still charged me $115. Not only is this amount ridiculous BUT it's unfair. She does not even list her exact cancellation policy and fees on her website, so you have no idea what you'll be charged if you cancel late. Also, the reason I cancelled was because a friend of mine told me she does a terrible job. Cheap lashes that get tangled all the time. You'll be better off spending your money at a legitimate business. read more

She is amazing and did wonders on my eyelashes after a bad application elsewhere and she is so friendly and thorough. I'm so grateful I found Mane Element, my lashes look wonderful read more

Dionne is a hair professional and a perfectionist. I have come to her twice for a Brazilian blowout (the real kind). And she is always polite, punctual and very skilled at her craft. She takes her time and focuses on the customer. I have frizzy 1 inch ringlet curls and a long haircut. After the treatment my hair felt so incredibly silky and smooth. And the process lasted 6+ months very well. During that time I rarely used my flat iron and never worried about moisture or frizz at all. My morning hair routine became super easy, no more blowing out forever. And it looks so natural. My hair never felt like it was processed or had any smell at all. It is pricey but I felt it was worth it. If you have very curly hair, do yourself a favor and go see Dionne at Mane Element. Life changer! read more

I have been getting my lashes done for the past 3 years and Dionne is definitely one of my favorites and definitely the best in D.C. She's very meticulous and gentle. The lashes stay on for a really long time and I just love it! read more

OMG Dionne is the absolute best! I started going coming to Mane Element for services about 3 years ago and have not regretted it one once. Dionne is very professional, polite and prompt! My last visit was for micro blading and the experience was amazing. Dionne's eye for perfection is incredible. My brows never looked do good. I must say I was shocked art first because I thought they stayed as dark as they were when I first finished but my brows look totally natural. I am super impressed which I shouldn't be because Dionne has done nothing but great work on me read more

PSA: I live in Fort Lauderdale and traveled to DC to have Dionne service my brows utilizing her microblading skills, and had my lash extensions done . My brows and lashes were done accurately, neatly. Dionne is a METICULOUS stylist and will have yo looking fabulous. I will continue to have my brows and lashes done by Master Stylist, DIONNE. Visit her at Mane Element. Tell her, Maritza from Fort Lauderdale sent YOU read more

My eyelashes fell off after the second appointment the lady Dionne is difficult to deal with and the reason why I ultimately decided to write this review is because I had to cancel an appointment because I was on my way to the emergency room and Dionne refused to allow me to cancel and charged me an exorbitant cancellation fee. I would not recommend this service at all. read more

I had a Brazilian blowout here back in november and it just recently started to come out. I was going to go back to Dionne but I bought a Groupon for a "keratin" "la brasilian" at another salon. BIG mistake. Dionne told me I could wash my hair right away- the only limitation was I had to wash with sulfate free shampoo (standard). The other salon told me I had to keep my hair sweat-free for at least 4 days- no washing and no hair-ties. Huh? NEVER will go back to anyone except Dionne and maybe soon to fix this mess. I was hesitant to review her on here because I didn't want her to be booked all of the time. :) read more

Dionne is amazing! Week 2 and lashes still look brand new. The whole process took a little over and hour and a half to maybe 1 hour 45 mins, but she took her time with each lash. I am sooo in love with my lashes read more

Great service at a great price. This was my first time getting eyelash extensions and they came out exactly as I had hoped. They look like they could be real lashes, just with a heavy coat of the world's best mascara. Dionne was very attentive during the process. I just got them done today and I'm excited to see how long they last. read more

My lashes stayed on for 2 months! I was amazed. The full set stayed for a month but they still looked great for ages. Going back soon!

I also had a great experience getting a Brazilian Blowout and cut from Dionne. I had 4 or 5 Brazilian Blowouts at a different salon before coming to Dionne, and I much prefer Dionne. The straightening effects from this blowout seem to be lasting at least several weeks longer than prior iterations from a different location. I will be going back to see her, once this treatment (finally) wears off. read more

I got a Brazilian Blowout from Dionne in November and it was fantastic. She's very thorough and the blowout stayed for about 4 months.

Dionne is super talented!! She does an amazing braziian blowout and gave me the most gorgeous eyelashes (novalash)!!!! She is incredibly knowledgeable about hair and eyelashes, is extremely professional and experienced. I feel totally confident with her and trust in her to do a fabulous job every time. read more

I'm in town working for 60 days and I needed to find someone to do my lashes. I'm so happy that I found Dionne. I've gotten my lashes done twice so far and am very happy with them. They don't even look like they need a fill after 3 weeks. I wish I could take her back to San Diego with me!! read more

I've been going to Dionne for Brazilian blowouts for over a year and have recommended her to other friends. She is wonderful- friendly, on time, and painstaking in her application of the product. My hair stays straight, shiny, and frizz free for about four months or more. Highly recommend! read more

Dionne gives THE BEST Brazilian Blowouts in DC!! She came from Fusion Spa & I followed her here. She painstakingly goes over every hair on your head leaving you with a glossy, frizz free do that takes less than 5 minutes to blow out & lasts for months! And, she is so sweet & makes the time fly by with fun chit chat! I definitelly reccommend Dionne to anyone I know!! read more

Yelp reviews typically don't lie...and this is how I discovered wonderful Dionne! Thank you fellow Yelpers:) I got a Brazilian Blowout treatment from her last weekend and am VERY pleased with her work. My hair has not looked this shiny, healthy, straight and frizz-free for a very long time! Dionne is relaxed, friendly, easy to talk to, and most importantly...totally knows her hair stuff (i.e. fully explained the Brazilian vs. keratin treatment difference, I had no idea these two were different?!). The salon itself is within a drab generic D.C. office building and not 'bougie' at all (no free-flowing mimosas, spa candles, and soft music to put it that way) but really who cares when the prices are reasonable and the work top-notch? Plus it's quite refreshing to have the person who does your hair NOT push various expensive, useless fancy hair products upon you on your way out the door. I have had keratin and Brazilian blowout treatments at various places in Miami but Dionne is so far the best I have experienced and I will be back! Do not hesiatate to book an appointment asap...your hair will thank you! And you will thank her! read more

This past weekend I went in and got a Brazilian blowout with Dionne. I was a little hesitant at first because I had never had the procedure done and didn't want to ruin my hair. When I got there Dionne answered all my questions and made me feel at ease. Through the procedure she was a delight to talk to and made the 3 hours fly by. I washed my hair for the first time yesterday and I couldn't believe how easy it was too do and less frizzy. It cut my time to do my hair in half and it looks better than ever. I would highly recommend going to Dionne, she was terrific and my hair has never looked/felt better. read more

Dionne is the stylist at Mane Element and whenever I'm in D.C. I make sure to get an appointment with her. I recently had my hair done by Dionne and I was extremely pleased. I showed her a picture of a short hairstyle that required a sew-in weave and a precision cut. Before she started the work we had a detailed conversation about the hairstyle and she made sure that she knew exactly how I wanted my hair to look. Once she finished the style it looked exactly like the picture I showed her. I felt like my vision and her work were a match. She used great products and I felt like the price was reasonable given the high quality of her work. I will definitely continue to let Dionne do my hair. read more

I had the opportunity to receive micro blading services from this business and I was not only impressed, but satisfied with the outcome. Dionne was awesome! She was very patient and precise! She even cares enough by providing her clients with numbing cream. It's definitely worth going back! read more

Dionne was great!! I got a Brazilian Blowout from her back in October, and it's just now slowly starting to wear out months later. She was BEYOND thorough and did a great job with my very thick and very long hair. No, her salon is not an over-the-top experience but her prices are fantastic especially considering the amount of work that goes into applying one of these treatments!! She was a pleasure to talk to during the service and I definitely feel that I got my money's worth. I will be going back to her. Also, to the other reviewer--because these treatments are so expensive, it's industry standard to charge 50% upfront. I've been to some of the nicest salons in New York and paid significantly more for the same treatment without such great customer service!! I definitely recommend Dionne. read more

I have had several Brazilian Blowouts (including dropping a lot of money at the Rita Hazan Salon in NYC) and Dionne's is by far the best. I've washed my hair twice since getting it done last weekend and my hair still looks and feels like I just got back from the salon. She did an amazing job and really took the time to make sure it was perfect. read more

Dionne is the best hairdresser I have ever had, and I found her a couple of years ago from someone else's review on Yelp. She is a true artist and really listens to you, so you leave her chair with the look you want. I have difficult hair and can honestly say that it looks beautiful now. I am picky about my color, but Dionne is a perfectionist and works hard to get it right. I also get the Brazilian blow-out and all the reviews are true -- she is amazing! I have wasted a LOT of money over the years on other hairstylists and I am thrilled to have finally found Dionne. I will never go to anyone else again. Plus, she is a sweetheart! read more