I had my first appointment with Collin this weekend. The local listserv recommended him and I'm so happy they did! My old stylist has decided on a new career path, and it's always scary to find someone new. Collin was great about listening to my concerns about my hair, and delivered a cute fresh style and styling tips I can duplicate at home easily. Getting an appointment was easy, and everyone at the salon was friendly and kind. It's so conveniently located and if you go on a weekend you kind of have to stop by the Eastern Market booths, which is a bonus in my book! read more

Michael Anthony Salon - Fresh new cut! - Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My hair was getting extremely unruly so I decided to come here. This is my fourth time and I always receive great service: twice from Da, twice from Adriana. Da: amazing at balayage and free-styling haircuts. She is talented and brings your hair back alive. Adriana: listens to what you want and gives you exactly what you're looking for. I love coming to her for my in-between trims!! Shampoo station team: you'll get a warm hair wash and conditioning as well as a scalp massage. Mmmm. Staff is friendly and the place is always clean and well ventilated. I love that there is natural coming through the windows and it's in a good neighborhood. There's a reason why they're voted "Best of DC" :) read more

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When I was working in DC, Da was my go-to. Since I am no longer close by, I go when I am treating myself. After this last cut, however, I will not be back. My hair was a complete disaster! I have no idea what happened. One side of my hair was cut and layered more than the other. She cut layers in the crown of my head and cut my bangs super short. I have naturally curly hair, so when she dried it with a diffuser, my bangs were only about 2 inches long. Also, because it was curly, it was not entirely noticeable how absolutely messed up my hair was. It wasn't until the next day when I styled it straight that I noticed. Unfortunately, I was going out of town that day and could not go back to DC. I was in tears! I ended up walking in at the Ulta salon down by my house where a very nice girl did what she could to salvage it. However, there wasn't much she could do, because I was trying not to miss my flight. She had to cut it dry, but at least it wasn't noticeably longer on one side than the other. Now I am stuck with this horrible cut which cost me double! ;( I DO NOT RECOMMEND! read more

I highly recommend this salon! It's adorable and perfectly located. The staff are all so sweet and helpful. I had the BEST wash of my life and the best haircut!! Mikey (the owner) was professional, quick, and easy to talk to. He listened to what I wanted and executed it flawlessly. I could not be happier with this haircut!! read more

I had a very bad experience. I waited close to an hour after my scheduled appointment and was not satisfied with my hair at all. I went in for a trim and Collin cut more than I asked. More importantly the balayage was horrible. It was not done all over like I asked but I'm glad because it fried my hair and ended up with almost blonde hair. Not worth it at all. Spent close to $400 on a place that almost ruined my hair. read more

Had a cut with the owner who walked me through a new, healthier perm process that I'm excited to try in the future! Really felt like he was listening to what I wanted/needed, and offering me suggestions. He took the time to show me how to properly use a flat iron to bend my hair, which I really appreciated. Found my new go-to salon. read more

Adriana and team were extremely helpful and I strongly recommend. I'm only sad I didn't come across her sooner.

I'm happy to join the Gerald fan club. After over 2 years of home trims, I was excited to have a real haircut. Gerald asked a few questions and then knew exactly what to do. It was a pleasure to watch him work. He went above and beyond to deliver amazing results that I am so so happy with. It's important for me to be able to just trust my hair stylist to do a good job without needing to intervene or explain every detail of what im looking for--and Gerald is someone you can just trust! I also enjoyed the whole experience at Michael Anthony, from the relaxing shampooing with head and neck massage to the bright and vibrant space they occupy. I'm definitely going back for more of Gerald's work. read more

I decided to cut my super long locks this year and I wish I came to Collin first. I went somewhere else, showed pics of that I wanted, explained my hair routine...and got a bunk haircut!!! I wanted fun, flirty, with a little edge and instead got 50's housewife. Then, Collin to the rescue!!! He listened to me, offered suggestions, and gave me an amazing cut. My hair looks good when I style it and even looks good when don't. I used to roll my eyes when I heard or saw the phrase "I woke up like this" but, now I get it! I have "I woke up like this" hair thanks to Collin. read more

Michael Anthony Salon - Proof, "I woke up like this". Thanks Collin!!!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I wish I could gatekeep how great this place was but that wouldn't be fair!! First time going as I'm a newbie to the neighborhood and got an incredible haircut from Gerald. Gerald is talented at his craft and passionate about making you look your best! read more

Extremely happy with my haircut here! Gerald worked some magic on my hair, and it now looks and feels so healthy. He completely delivered on what I asked for, and had a super calming presence. Happy to say I've found my new spot in the neighborhood! read more

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Shoutout to Adriana for being on time, listening carefully to what I wanted, and giving a great blowout! I love my haircut and felt confident walking out of the salon. read more

If you have curly hair, get your hair cut by Collin at Michael Anthony Salon! I was very loyal to my hair stylist in Boston, and was scared of getting my haircut elsewhere after going to the previous salon for close to 10 years. The problem with curly hair is that everyone's texture and curls are different, so it's super hard to cut. Collin does an amazing job framing my face, and he never rushes. (My blowout always looks fabulous--the only time I get one is after a haircut!) A note about the location as a whole -- the front desk manager is friendly, they always have chocolate/candy, the bathroom is clean, and you get a nice head massage when they wash your hair. read more

I normally do not write reviews this soon after visiting a place, but Gerald worked some serious magic on my hair and from start to finish, this was an enjoyable experience and one of the best ones I've had getting a hair cut! I just moved to the DC area a few months ago and have been trying to find my "place," and by "place," I mean salon that actually does a good job with my hair. This is always a challenge and some salons have a habit of not taking into consideration what their clients want, which is what my first DC salon experience was like. Right away I knew I was in good hands with Gerald who does my friend's hair. She recommended me to him and her hair is really beautiful and the cuts she gets always look fantastic. Gerald gave me Victoria's Secret style hair and did a great dye job. The shampoo ladies made me feel truly relaxed and the whole experience was friendly and professional. I felt like I was being listened to and that I was getting a high-quality experience. The salon itself is in Eastern Market which is a cute part of town. The salon is upstairs so it feels a bit secluded and everyone I saw who was getting their hair done looked AWESOME when they were leaving. I have found my "place" and I'm excited to go back! read more

I needed to come on here to put a plug in for Da! Everyone there is fantastic, and Da is excellent with color and cuts!

I grew my hair out for 5 years before deciding to cut and donate. Gerald was awesome; he helped me pick and decide what style to go with and it looks incredible! I could tell he loves what he does and he cares about his clients. Would highly recommend! read more

This is my 2nd time going to Da -- I love her artistry. Tell her the details of what you want and she can deliver. I really let myself go during covid so this just feels amazing *flips hair*! She is fun to talk to as well :) read more

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Da is the best Men's hair stylist I've ever had. Been with her multiple times already and not only does she perfectly cut and style my hair, she manages it all Very Quickly. I was surprised by how fast I was able to get in and out. 6/5 stars read more

I love this salon and Da is fantastic. They were v cautious about COVID. There were a limited number of people in the salon, temperature checks, and lots of hand sanitizer read more

I am here working as a travel nurse. My hair hadn't been cut for 4 months at least. I reviewed Yelp found the ratio of reviews to stars were positive. I had no particular stylist in mind. I went to the website and reviewed profiles. All the stylists here got good reviews so it was hard to find one. Off the website I decided on Collin and am SO happy I did. What a fantastic cut and such a wonderful person he is. I think I may stay in DC a little while longer cuz I like my cut so much. read more

I've had my hair cut/colored here twice now and I think this is my new salon! I work on the hill and this is super easy for me to get to after work. Gerald has done my hair twice and he does a great job! The color is perfect every time! They're really good at coordinating the appointments here - even though he works on someone else while my hair is processing - the timing totally works out. read more

Gerald did an amazing job with my hair! I was searching for a new hairdresser in the area and I'm so glad I found him. He pays amazing attention to detail and did a wonderful job! read more

Da gave me exactly the cut I wanted (I'm a woman w/ very short pixie-style hair) - understood precisely what I was looking for and made it happen in the best-suited way to my hair type and face shape. And her colleague who did the wash was very kind and gentle and gave possibly the best head massage I've ever had. Bonus - at the chair next to me, another customer was receiving from her stylist the most candid and customer/focused color consultation I've ever heard. So impressed with this place - good people!! read more

I've been in DC for 12 years & this is the happiest I've ever felt leaving a salon- great cut, great service, & great prices!

Great experience. Mickey took my COVID tresses and tamed them with a stylish cut that worked for me and my home hair styling capabilities. Recommended product that doesn't weigh my hair down and is a wonderful detangler and leave in conditioner. Overall happy to find him. read more

I have wavy/curly hair, the type that many hairstylists in DC encourage you to straighten instead of embracing the curls. I came here because my previous salon has increased prices while lowering stylist quality that I needed a change. I'm so glad I did! Kendra makes my curls shine and I regularly get compliments on my hair. I love the salon size (it's small), the attentive service, and the fact that I every time I come here I don't feel forced to talk about work or politics. It's like a little piece of heaven. Ladies with curly hair, search no more, This is your place to go. read more

Kendra is great at what she does! I went in a few months before my wedding to go from dirty blonde to chocolatey brunette and she was very patient as I showed her pictures and talked through the color I wanted, concerns I had, etc. When I got home and noticed my roots had turned out a little darker than I had hoped for, I called the salon and Kendra fit me in 48 hours later to throw some more highlights in. She wasn't rude about it at all, didn't rush to get me out of there so she could take on a paying client, and told me to call again if I still wasn't satisfied. Rarely have I found that level of commitment to customer satisfaction at a salon in DC. Will definitely be returning after my wedding this fall for a touch up! read more

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$83 for a haircut that lasted less than 10 minutes and included no styling or product. Remarkable -- what an embarrassingly overpriced establishment. read more

Gerald! He is the absolute best. I was coming out of a particularly bad haircut that I waited a long time to grow out and I was so nervous trying a new salon and stylist! Listen to his guidance - I had an idea of what I wanted but I didn't really know what would look good on me and suit my hair and he went and worked magic! I can't wait to go back when I need to! read more

I looked forever to find a new salon in DC after moving from NYC. I booked an appointment online super easily with Collin. The receptionist was very nice upon arrival and at the end with a Lyft as I left in the rain. Collin was everything and more! A genuinely sweet and considerate person who gave me an adorable blunt bob. He took lots of time at the end to show me how to recreate the style exactly how I wanted. I'll be back! read more

Styling and cutting curly hair is NO SMALL FEAT. As is such, I am extremely picky about people who do my hair. I was extremely impressed with the service - from booking to the appointment - at the Michael Anthony Salon. You know how its a "thing" that people hate their haircuts when they first get home? For once, that didn't happen to me! The first time I came in to the salon I needed to tone some highlights. Kendra was friendly - in the salon stylist manner - but also really relatable. She asked me for pictures and descriptions of the look I was going for and was very thorough. She was the first stylist I've worked with who I didn't just ask small talk questions and as an avid yelp user, great service is really important to me. Minus 1 star for the high prices - but it is on Capitol Hill so I'm not sure that is avoidable. I would definitely come back. You should try this place out - you won't be disappointed! read more

Unfortunately, I've gone through a few different stylists at Michael Anthony over the years. Fortunately, they've always found another wonderful stylist to fill the void. I currently see Collin, who provides me a solid, albeit basic, cut every three months and never pressures me to do anything dramatic. My only complaint about the salon is that I have to have my life together enough to make appointments weeks in advance, which is rarely the case. Or, should I have the foresight to make an appointment in advance but need to reschedule, I'm stuck looking a hot mess for a few more weeks. This is the price that you pay for a good, reasonably priced .stylist read more

I'm so glad I found this salon! They are careful and take COVID precautions seriously, which I am grateful for. I've gotten the best cuts I've had in years and have been so happy with my hair since coming here for the first time. All thanks to Collin, he's fantastic! He really listens to what you want and does an awesome job turning that into reality. Highly recommend! read more

The only place I'll get my hair cut and highlighted in the DC area! I've seen Mickey, Kendra, and Da and I've had a very positive experience with all three; my hair keeps and looks great in between cut and highlights. It took me a long time to find a salon in DC with a stylist I trusted, and I know that any of the stylists at Michael Anthony are the best of the best in DC!! Can't recommend enough! read more

Da is the best! My balayage looks so natural and exactly what I was hoping for. I've also had three haircuts from her now and they've all been consistently great. read more

Kenneth Boozer gave me the first haircut I didn't immediately regret- in fact, I love it! Great customer service, great personalities. Can't recommend it more. read more

This was my first visit to the salon and my first cut in a while! Da was amazing! She listened to my rambling explanation of what I was looking for and then used her expertise to make my hair look chic and healthy. Consuela's shampooing and head massage rounded out the experience! Plus, they go above and beyond with COVID precautions. I felt very safe the whole time. Da wasn't quite ready for me when I arrived, so they gave me a voucher for the coffee place next store since they don't have a waiting room currently. I will definitely be back! read more

This was my 2nd haircut and this one was the worse ever. I loved my first haircut, I got Da and told her I wanted her to do her thing. I wasn't a fan of all the layers so after waiting an entire year with only going back once for a trim I was exited to get a 'sexy Bob' My birthday is coming up so I wanted to get a new dew again. My hair was Long enough for a long bob. I get to my appt and tell Da I want a sexy long bob, no layers because I hate them on my frizzy hair and it's too much maintenance to curl my hair everyday. A sexy sleek bob would have been perfect Soooo as I tell Da what I want she tells me a bob with my hair will be way too dull and flat. It's ok I wanted flat and a straight Blunt but with my hair a symmetrical coming down in the front. She starts doing HER thing telling me It's not good for a bob on my hair and a few layers would look great even though she knows I don't want layers :0( End result I leave with her telling me I have a young sassy haircut, funny I asked for a SEXY BOB!! Wtf?! Today is day 3 and I hate my haircut, it flips and looks like a shag and it looks like crap on me. Unless I curl it which takes an hour it will look crappy. I don't like the layers she cut and instead of a blunt cut I got a bushy shag. Ugly ugly ugly I will NEVER come back and even tho my hair grows very fast my birthday sexiness is ruined. $80 for a sh$tty haircut that was not what I asked for If you want a specific look DONT see Da, sorry but I'm so mad I hate my shag and feel Stooopid I paid so much for this. I live an hour away and wAsted my time driving for this Never again ever ever ever read more

Michael Anthony Salon - Ugly ugly ugly shag with lots of ugly layers. I specifically asked for a sexy sleek bob and Da did what she wanted to do. Not happy at all - Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I had to wait a few weeks to cool down before writing this. I am currently recovering from a hair disaster as a result of this salon. I went in with long thick voluminous natural black hair and left with over-processed, orangey highlights, and an awful cut that was nothing that I asked for. I told the stylist I just wanted a trim and to "clean it up", she seemed to understand that and be on the same page . I also brought in a picture of the hair color that I wanted and showed her specifically that I wanted a natural looking ombre, with just a brown color at the bottom. I told her I was very apprehensive about the color, and was very upfront that I didn't want to do it if she thought it would be brassy. I thought I was very clear, apparently I wasn't. Instead, I ended up with brownish orange highlights at the roots (far from ombre). She left the foils on way too long as she decided it was a good idea to take additional clients while working on me. This resulted in very splotchy highlights in some parts (which were later pointed out to me by several people). I totally get that coloring naturally dark hair can be difficult and that a brassy effect is unfortunately the result often times, but for allegedly one of the best salons in DC the result I got just seemed unacceptable. I didn't notice just how horrific they were until I got home and saw them in natural light, not the soft lighting the salon had. I also had a ton of highlights on one side, and hardly any on the other. Now on to the part that left me absolutely furious. The stylist decided, that without asking me AT ALL that she would thin my hair out in the back. I felt her cut in at the bottom layer of my hair and thought "she can't be thinning my hair can she?" I couldn't say anything because she was halfway through before I fully realized what was happening. To any stylist out there NEVER THIN A CLIENT'S HAIR WITHOUT ASKING THEM FIRST, seriously. It grows back a hot mess, and if they don't ask for it, they don't want it. She also did a terrible job of blowing out my hair. It took her over 45 minutes and it was puffy and frizzy. It really didn't look like she knew what she was doing at that point. I initially booked a second appointment with the hopes of discussing my frustrations, but I just couldn't go through with it. Instead I decided to go to another salon who fixed the awful cut as best they could (and also pointed out the terrible thinning job the stylist did) and put a dark gloss over my hair to cover up the awful highlights that happened. My advice, if you have thick hair just avoid this place at all costs, they really don't know what they are doing with that kind of hair. When I booked my appointment I specifically asked for someone who was good with "extremely thick hair" and that certainly didn't happen. Obviously they have a lot of great reviews (why I initially picked them) so they are doing something right, but again if you have a lot of hair, I suggest going elsewhere, unless of course you feel like shelling out $400 on your hair in a two week span to fix a colossal screw up of a haircut and highlight . read more

I have found my favorite stylist in the area. While I loved going to my old stylist, I began to find that after only a couple of weeks my cut would grow out. Despite the great price, it was no longer worth it for me to make the trek on such a frequent basis. Mind you, I have mid length fine hair with long layers. After hearing about Mickey in a few different newspapers I decided to make an appointment. I loved the fact that they were so responsive over email and that I had no difficulty getting an appointment (I called about a week and a half to two weeks in advance). From the first time I've gone there I've had a great experience. The shampoo lady gives a great massge, I never really have to explain to Mickey what I want in order to come out with a great cut, and the location above Eastern Market is super relaxing. Overall, I dig this place. The only downside is the price---but hey, if I only have to go back every 10-12 weeks versus every 4, I think it is well worth it. read more