I've been coming to Melissa's salon for several years now and my experience has been only great. She takes great care of both my hair and my 10 year olds hair. She's not a typical stylist who will just do anything because you're willing to pay. She cares for the health of our hair. I was very surprised to see a previous review saying that a "Keratin treatments" was done to their hair at this salon due to the fact that they do not do this treatment at all. Melissa has flat out told me "No" to this process and that she does not recommend it for my hair. Also, Keratin treatments are NOT known to be in Dominican Hair Salons but more so at Brazilian hair salons. After all the damage caused to our hair during the summer months due to the sun, pool and beach I can always come back to this Salon and know that Melissa will bring life back to it. I've been to plenty of great Dominican hair salons in the metropolitan area but I love the care and treatment I get at Melissa's hair salon. read more

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They have added a new shampoo lady. Not as good as Vickie but she does a good job, esp if Vickie is busy. Super convenient and the ladies are always pleasant. Closed on Tuesdays read more

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3rd time coming and I'm still in love with this place. I mean, just look at my results Melissa and her staff do a great job and listen to your needs when you tell them. read more

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My experience here I believe is very typical for any black girl to get her hair straightened. I didn't come here to get a look, but to only prepare for my hair to be braided. It's in the shopping center in the corner of the shopping center so it was a little difficult to locate the salon. It's not its own salon, there are other businesses shared. I do recommend going in early as possible, I had to wait for a little bit. I want to say no longer than 30 minutes to get seen. There was a line but they only accept walk-ins. Two beautiful ladies just doing hair, you get to choose either though roller set or the wash set, for the thick hair girls, You do have to get the wash set which I believe I paid $50 or $60 for because I also asked for a conditioner treatment. I got my hair washed then conditioned sat under the dryer for a little bit washed again sat under the dryer again then I got my hair blown out and straightened. She tried to style it, but I didn't really need a style. I loved the end results sometimes I feel like I can never really actually straighten my hair, but this is not something I would wear out and about just because my hair is so thick as soon as an ounce of heat touches it again it will poof up which it did that night. I would come back just to get my hair washed and straightened for another protective style. read more

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My hair turn out AMAZING!!! No burn hair smell. The hair wash alone was AMAZING!!! Thanks Ladies read more

Takes care of my basic hair care needs. I am a repeat customer. I have no complaints. I have other family members who go there and recommended I give it a try and I liked it. read more

I go every few months and they are really into hair care. I am simple when it comes to my hair. I like styles thst are easy to put up at night and last for a few weeks. I can wear straight or curly but when I wear curly it eventually straightens out and is still cute. Then I get two styles in one. I am usually I'm and out within two hours or less. When she tells you that you need a trim, it's really a trim, npt a whole new hairstyle. read more

I'm coming back after it's been 1.5years since going to Melissa for a blow out. My hair is not what it was when I came in the first time! I have had my hair blown out for years and it's never once changed my curl pattern -- I left Melissa's trying to figure out why my hair was bone straight even after getting misted by water a couple weeks later. It's been since April 2021 -- my hair has yet to recover from the excruciating damage her tools caused. Obviously not going back, and I've told all of my natural-haired friends to tell their friends to avoid this place. It's appalling to me that you can put chemicals in a client's hair and literally not tell them. read more

Melissa was courteous and I was happy with the result of my shampoo and blow dry. She did a good job on my natural hair (coiled curls). Will be back. read more

This was a cute lil salon tucked in laurel and I was really excited about going here. The reason I went was because they have a special on roller set for I believe $35. I asked if I could get that done, the lady flat out told me they couldn't do that yo my hair. I've been to a lot of Dominican salons in my past and I've always gotten a roller set ( I have natural hair) but I guess my natural hair was a problem with this establishment. Fine, I'll get the blowout then, as this lady (a fair Hispanic lady) was washing my hair, she had the nerve to tell me to make sure I detangle my hair before coming there again to get my hair washed because my hair had knots. This lady violently combed out my hair with no conditioner or anything, leaving me with headache and bald patches. If I have to detangle my hair why would I go to your salon? I'm sorry but I can do all what you're doing by myself. There's nothing special about your skills. I said all this to say, WORST SALON EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE! Save your coins and go some place else. read more

Always friendly and always professional. Since Meliisa is the only person actually blowing the hair out sometimes you have to wait but she is pretty fast and gets you in. My hair always looks fresh and pressed. read more

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I miss going to Melissa! Every time i came to get my hair done i was always pleased . And paying $25 was also the best thing EVER ! I like how they give all their clients water when they are under the dryer . Just very friendly . read more

Great service and professional staff. The person shampooing hair was gentle and detangled in sections. I got my hair blown out and was so bone staging. I will definitely go back. 9/9/18 After about a week of going here for a wash and set, my hair had a horrible chemical smell, especially when it got wet. I'm over 10 years natural and this has never happened. After thoroughly reading the reviews, I also believe Keratin treatment was used WITHOUT my permission. It is a shame and disgusting to deceive clients in this manner. read more

Update: my hair is FINALLY recovering from whatever this was. I do not straighten my hair- I get it blow dried for trims only. I still don't know what she used, but if you have 4b or 4c hair... THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR YOU. read more

Loved the deep conditioning and the results. Melissa and her team are very sweet. My hair is weightless, soft and rejuvenated. Great thing it that they don't charge extra for natural hair or flat iron. Wash and Set $25 Mon to Thrusday for all hair. WOW They also have snacks for you to purchase as well and free water. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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Great experience at this salon. All the stylist are friendly, there is no long wait and the price is just right. After a horrible (first time) experience at a different Dominican salon, I was hesitant to try another but I'm glad I did. Pros: Good customer service Inexpensive Professional salon products used No extreme heat from hood dryer Complimentary bottle of water while under the dryer They can style and work with all hair types (I'm natural, no chemicals) I didn't feel the uncomfortable language barrier I experienced at the other salon. Melissa, her husband and a few other stylist speak enough English to communicate with non Spanish speaking customers. I brought in my own deep conditioner because the previous Dominican salon used a deep conditioner that left my hair matted, tangled and very hard to comb through. I didn't want to go through that again but Melissa convinced me to try out their deep conditioner free of charge and I wasn't disappointed. It worked at softening my hair, which helped in the detangling process. Cons: None I loved the way my hair looked and felt afterwards. I received many compliments from friends, family and coworkers. When my best friend came to visit me from out of town, she wanted to get her hair done here. The experience for her was consistent with mine...she loved the results! I will definitely be coming back to this salon! read more

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I haven't been here in a while but I decided to stop in today for a wash and set while in the area. I was utterly DISGUSTED by what I witnessed today. Usually when I walk in, I'm greeted with a simple hello and smile. Not today. Ok cool, no biggie. It's Sunday, mid-afternoon. I get it! I sit in the chair and it's the same set up I've seen in the past, Melissa styling one clients hair and Vicky (the wash girl) washing another client's hair. Except for today was more like Vicky was torturing the little girl. From what I could observe the client in Vicky's seat was a special needs kid with a lot of hair. It was deeply perturbed by Vicky's handling of not only a child, but a special needs child at that. Backstory, I came to Melissa's Salon about a year ago after taking out a sew in. I never though to derange my hair on my own, because I thought they'd do it. Vicky raked through my hair soooo bad and got an attitude with me when i told her she was hurting my head. And then she proceeds to pass me the comb and tell me to just do it myself. Ummm, what?! On the verge of tears, I gladly accepted and *EYE* combed through my own hair. I only stayed at this point because of Melissa. She's absolutely amazing and once I was under the dryer, I knew I wouldn't have to deal with Vicky and her nasty attitude. Moving in today, Vicky is combing the young girl's hair out and it looks like she's pulling with all of her might at the little girls head. Obviously the girl is non-verbal and the entire salon is watching (or acting as if they don't see) her flailing her arms and making sounds to indicate that she is in pain. UNCOMFORTABLE AF. What did it for me was watching Vicky yank the girl back into her seat after the young girl leaped up in pain. I made eye contact with Vicky, who VERY clearly did not give AF. And then locked eyes with another woman who left out right behind me once that scene became unbearable to witness any further. I had no clue where they little girls parents were, I'm assuming she was dropped off because there is NO way in hell that a parent could've watched their child be mistreated in such a way without getting violent and/or irrational. I left out before being serviced as my blood was BOILING. My advice to Melissa would be to get rid of Vicky. When I first started coming there, it was another lady, find her and bring her back. Vicky is a cancer and bad for business. I will never go back nor recommend this place to anyone. And parents, please don't leave your children here alone! read more

I received a wash and blow out and was extremely happy with the outcome ! Great service and staff. I will definitely be going back! read more

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Never disappointed here! Saturdays are priceless to me and usually get my hair done during the week. Today was the day I had to break my rule and was here at 8am. Wash, deep conditioning, hair trim, set. Sat in hair dryer for 55 minutes and got hair styled (minimal). I was done by 11:03am. For a busy Saturday, not bad at all! Will keep coming for sure! read more

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Incredibly clean. Great response time and phenomenal work. 10/10. Melissa is the best

There are a lot of Dominican Salons in the City of Laurel. But for me Melissa's is the best. First of all I had a 5pm appointment and I was sitting in the chair at 5:01pm. I was able to get a deep conditioner included in my service for free. Even though they use a lot of heat, I did not feel they were over processing my hair.THe salon suite is quaint and private which I like. It wasn't overcrowded and I was able to get in and out. I haven had my hair professionally done in a long time but I was past pleased. My hair looked so pretty. It has been about a week and I am still getting compliments. I have already recommended others and I will be back. read more

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I've been going here for a while now. It's a great place to drop in for a blow out. I prefer the owner because I love the way she does my hair. It always looks, feels, and moves so nicely afterwards. I do know that you get a free deep conditioning by checking in via the yelp app which is nice. I like the products they use and notice that some people bring in their favorite products for use occasionally which isn't really necessary, but the staff tries hard to accommodate. I do like that they realize the coarseness of my hair, and they don't try to set me under the dryer with rollers. That just doesn't work. Also they use proper tools for your hair. I've been to some places where the stylist tries to comb your hair out with a small tooth comb and that's a No-No. All natural hair ladies know better than that. You definitely need a wide tooth comb for detangling. They use the proper steps according to the grade and or type of hair you have. In my case, I'm really coarse i.e., nappy or a 4C in natural hair typing. Rollers wouldn't work well for me, so they detangle and clamp my hair into sections then let me get semi dry under the hooded dryer with medium heat. Afterwards, Melissa blows my hair out the rest of the way. I feel it decreases the amount of pulling and high heat with this method. Some shops go right to blowing out your hair which means more tugging, pulling and lots of heat!!! After a blowout here, my hair always returns to its curly, coily state which tells me NO heat damage, so this is my go to shop for blow outs on the fly no appointment necessary. Although if you have one, you maybe able to skip the line. The only down sides are that her business has definitely outgrown the salon suite she's in and sometimes there maybe a small language barrier so it's nice to have a pic of the style you want if it's that important. The only true need in my opinion is SPACE. She needs, needs, needs more space. Both my daughters also love Melissa too. We each have different textures, but our hair always turns out looking great!!! I feel comfort enough to leave them there and they use Melissa's phone to call when I should be on my way. Gives me a break from all these heads and allows me to run a few errands. We'll miss living close to this business. read more

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I had a great experience here! Everything was very easy and smooth. Melissa is very nice and understanding. I received a blowout w/ curls and a trim. She has a very gentle hand, which I loved. My edges were achieved with the blow out not flat iron, she knows what she doing! It only took an hour and a half. I will be back again!!! read more

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Went there yesterday to get my hair done for my work holiday party last night. Called to ask their prices and actually got an answer the first time (had called 3 other places that were closer and never got an answer). I asked if anyone was waiting and when I found out no one was waiting I went there as fast as possible. There were 2 ladies there that greeted me. I warned her that I suffer from terrible dandruff. The quiet lady with the lip piercing gave me the best wash I've ever had in my 37 years! She was slightly heavy handed, which was perfect for me! I'm not quite sure what she did to my scalp but it was AMAZING! My scalp was completely clean and I got a deep conditioner done too. I sat under the dryer to partially dry my hair and then got it blown straight. The nore dryer was Hot it did burn my scalp a little. She trimmed my ends and did not hair. She showed me what it looked liked and I was in love with it! I asked her to pin curl it so i could sleep for a few. Anyways i got a quick nap then got ready for the party and took my hair down last and i loved it, my family loved it, and I got so many compliments on my hair plus I danced and sweated and it didn't frizz up once! That's a major accomplishment since I've been natural over 20 years! Will post pics and will be back! read more

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I visited the salon for a wash & set. It was really easy to make an appointment. When I arrive I was taken right away - no waiting like what happens in so many salons. I had a deep conditioning which was amazing and left my hair really soft. And the sweetest thing is that it was complimentary since this was my first time. The overall finished look of my hair was amazing!! I was so impressed with both the experience and the service received and am looking forward to my next visit read more

Coming from New Jersey I am used to going to a Dominican salon every week. However the salons in this area are not what I expected.. Thank God for this place!!! Great prices and good service. They took very good of my hair. I definitely will be back!!! read more

I recommend going to Melissa's (Dominican) Hair Salon in Laurel Plaza. There are a few other salons in the same building so be prepared to look around for the suite to find this particular suite.. But they are a good salon to go to. It is pretty small and hot in the suite, but the service is good. read more

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Melissa was very professional. She talked to you while doing your hair. She's very good with the timing. She was very gentle with my retwist and style read more

So this is my third visit here, first was on Black Friday. I found Melissa on a whim because I really needed my hair done that day and didn't feel like going to the normal Domincan shop I frequent in Laurel so I decided to give Melissa a try after reading the reviews on Yelp. How about I've come to this shopping plaza for years and NEVER knew this Salon Plaza was back here. Everyone was super nice and her daughter is the cutest thing ever! Her husband let me know that during the week they have the 'typical' (my word) Dominican special which is the $25 Wash&Set Mon-Thurs, but because it was my first time there I get a free deep condition (when you check in and mention Yelp)! Winning!!! I was very impressed with my hair and the service and made a vow to myself that I'd definitely be back. I came again early December and took advantage of the special and can I tell you my hair is still pretty straight! You see I'm going through the transition from relaxed hair to natural and they manage my hair with such ease and the fact that it was still straight 3 weeks later is the bidness!!! Not that I really come in hungry, but they also have snacks you can purchase which I think is pretty neat and they even sell gift cards for services. That's how you know a place is legit, LOL! I'm glad I stumbled across this jewel which is Melissa's and don't think I'll be messing with any other salons anytime soon. Definitely give her a try! read more

This is an exceptional hair salon! My kids and I absolutely love it! Melissa and her staff are friendly and professional. They are very good with children as well. I have an 8 and 10 year old who love going to this shop. read more

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First experience w Dominican wash n blow out, visiting from California and needed my hair done. I don't trust many with my hair but Melissa did a wonderful job. I'm so used to shampoo press n curls but lived this new Dominican wash n blow out. Hair is healthy and long, she rocked it!!! I will def be back on my next visit and will share my great experience with those I know in the area. Thank you Melissa and team for a great 1st wash n blow out!!! You guys rock!! My son thanks you for the chips n water accommodation. read more

OMG...I went here on a Sunday and I was there for two-and-a-half hours! I was "warned" when I made the appointment nor when I arrived. But the staff was friendly and my hair looked nice. I also received a free conditioner as a new customer so I wasn't too upset when I left. read more

So I yelped for a Dominican hair salon that was in route to my moms house and Melissa's was the first to pop up. Not only was it near my mom, but they were the ONLY one with a five star rating. I called and told the man who answered the phone my name and estimated arrival time. I was a little confused when I walked into Salon Plaza because I never knew that it was there. Once I found where I was supposed to go I was good. Minus the long wait today because of Mother's Day everyone there was nice! The young lady that washed my hair made me want to get my hair washed all over again! The best hair wash I've had in a very long time! I hate sitting under the dryer, but didn't mind because of their towel technique, my charged phone and the free water so I didn't shrivel up and become dehydrated. Overall, for this being my first experience at a Dominican shop I am very pleased and once I relocate back to the area will make this one of my stops along my me time journey! Thanks everyone! read more

I just moved to Silver Spring 2 weeks ago and after searching the internet for hours, I finally found Melissa Hair Salon. I am used to paying $35 for a wash and blow out of my natural hair (I'm from NJ) so I was not ready to pay the $55 or $45 price I kept seeing on many websites. At Melissa's, I got the $25 wash and set and had her style my hair to give it body. As you know, some Dominican blow outs will have your hair bone straight. Melissa did exactly what I wanted and I could not be happier with the results. The only con is that the shop is very small and when I want to talk with my stylist, I'd rather not have the entire salon in my conversation. However, this will not keep me from going back :) FYI, Melissa Salon is located in Salon Plaza and there are several suites of hair salons and a barber. read more

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Looking for someone to fit me in for a blowout the day i was supposed to fly out for a wedding was hard! But Melissa saved the day! As soon as I came in I was greeted and only had to wait a few minutes before i was getting my hair washed. I had a trim and deep conditioner and was out in 2 Hours! I love my hair and can't wait to slay at my friend's wedding! Thank you Melissa! read more

Located in Salon Plaza in Laurel, I have received services here a few times without incident. Salon Plaza is just that, it's a collection of stylists who rent out space in a strip mall area. There are about 20 salons offering services from Dominican blowouts, barber services, braids, locs and natural hair care. Operated by Melissa and her husband Victor, it's a small salon offering specials on services that boasts clientele with natural, relaxed and transitioning hair. Great customer service and complimentary water while you are being serviced. Be forewarned that this shop has a robust client base and you should have a snack before you arrive so that you aren't sitting under the hair dryer hangry. The restroom is a common bathroom that requires you to get the key from the shop owner and walk down the hall. Melissa has small snacks & beverages for sale if you so choose. There are places nearby if you decide to eat prior to being serviced. I don't come on the weekend because I know better. Monday through Thursday a wash and set is only $25. A hardworking woman who I've found to be kind, soft spoken but efficient in hair styling. The parking situation is interesting at times. The closest parking is a few doors down from the Mexican restaurant and Chuck E. Cheese. read more

I needed my hair done last minute and I am extremely satisfied. I highly recommend to anyone in the area. I have curly hair and I received a blow out. I was in and out and did not have to wait a long time to be seen. read more

I am originally from NJ and Melissa's has become my go-to salon here in the DMV. My experience has been largely great, but I really miss my Northern NJ Dominican salons. Still, this place is the best that I can find and by far the most reasonably priced for the quality of service. So, I'd like to repeat what I have read over and over again about Melissa. She is incredibly sweet and welcoming and has the most adorable little girl and husband who often visit and assist clients (free water and smiles). :-) Melissa works very hard to satisfy her clients and will do whatever she can to give us the kind of haircare that we are seeking. The other ladies she has working in there are also incredibly receptive to doing what they can to make you happy. My issues with the salon are as follows: 1. My hair is natural and a flat iron is necessary to get it sufficiently straight at this salon. The wash set and blow dry is plenty sufficient at the salons at home in NJ. With natural hair, I'm always concerned about an extra heat step, so this was a little concerning. When Melissa doesn't flat iron, it does not get very straight or last, unfortunately. 2. Because my hair is natural and curly Melissa informed me that I cannot take advantage of the $10 weekday discount. I hate to keep comparing to my Dominican salons in NJ, but this is a new and disturbing concept for me and was never my experience at home in NJ. So, no matter the day of the week, I will be charged $35, which just does not seem fair. 3. One of the other ladies flat ironed my hair at one point and she kind of fried my hair. I go back and forth between straight and curly styles and need my curl to bounce back. My curl was definitely compromised after that flat iron job. Since then, I have brought in my own heat protectants (I do not believe the stylists used any until I requested it) but I now bring my own and they have no problem using them on me. (I'm considering bringing my own flat iron that has temperature controls, but am concerned that may be a little much!) With all that said, Melissa's is the only salon that I now visit while I am in Maryland... and I tested out several... from some of the most expensive and elite to the most affordable and basic. Melissa completely understands my concern with regard to protecting my hair from heat and devised a way to better protect it. (Because I generally allow them to flat iron my hair, she now only blow dries my roots to avoid the additional heat step on the rest of my hair.) read more

This is a small salon located in Laurel plaza, very unassuming but they blew me away. Melissa gave me a cut, deep conditioner (free for first time visitors), and wash and set. They were very sweet, prices are affordable, and my hair came out amazing. I am always nervous going to any salon because I have very thick, curly hair but they did a great job. I definitely recommend this salon! read more

Melissa Hair Salon - Hair came out beautiful and healthy looking, they really know how to care for hair! - Blow Dry/Out Services Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Melissa works magic! I am in the process of becoming chemical free. When I came to Melissa's, I was ready to get another retouch. My hair is extremely thick, and I was getting tired of maintaining it. Melissa talked me out of the relaxer! She talked me into a wash and set, which I was initially against because my hair is already full enough, and I like it straight. I needed to color my grays, and I wanted my hair flat and straight! Needless to say, my color turned out beautiful, and my hair was was silky and straight when I left. I have been back every week since. I can afford to keep my hair done because Melissa's prices are so reasonable. This salon experience was an AWSOME one! I love this salon! read more

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