Amazing and perfect pedicure with Fong. She is very experienced, and very gentle. Also very kind…read moreand sweet. I will definitely be back to try her massage and haircut!

I did not have a good experience here with nail care or waxing. The manicurist was removing my old…read moredip manicure and ground my nails down way too far. It was painful. I have never experienced that before. Looking at my nails now, I can see where she wore my nails down in multiple spots almost to the nail bed. She also filed my nails in such a way that she broke the skin on my fingers in multiple spots. I should've spoken up but felt weird about it. She also left me sitting at the manicure table at one point while she went to chase down another client she saw walking down the street. The waxing room was poorly maintained and there were hair clippings all over the table.

I've been going to the Laboratory for a few years now, and the overall vibe has been consistently…read morewarm, welcoming, and fun. I followed one of the stylists, Sofia, here from another salon and have absolutely loved every visit. The salon specializes in color, but the quality of haircuts I get here has really surpassed anywhere else I've been. All the other stylists I've interacted with here have been delightful and kind, and although I'm super loyal to Sofia, from watching their work I wouldn't hesitate to book one of them if needed. Also, the Halloween and Christmas decor here is not to be missed, seriously a real selling point and something I look forward to seeing every year.

The reason for my negative feedback is that I place a high value on accountability. My appointment…read morewas scheduled for 10:45am, I arrived at exactly 10:45 and parked at 10:48 (see attached photos) the 3 extra minutes was because there was no parking available. After I checked in at the front desk, I sat and waited for almost 40 minutes without any update. Eventually, got up to say something and the receptionist told me I could come back at 12:30 because there was an opening then. When I mentioned that my appointment was at 10:45, she acknowledged that but added that the stylist was running late -- and then tried to place partial blame on me for being "late" as well. I explained that I was only five minutes MAX behind schedule due to the parking situation, but what concerned me most was the lack of accountability here. No one informed me that the stylist was behind schedule when I checked in, and no updates were given to me while I waited. But the most disappointing, and concerning part was the attempt to shift responsibility onto me rather than simply acknowledging the delay. As a business owner myself, I believe accountability and transparency are essential. When a business can't take responsibility for its own scheduling issues and instead blames the customer, it raises serious concerns and makes me question the ethics and how this business might handle more serious issues, and for this reason, I hope to encourage their management team and any potential clients to reflect on how important accountability and honest communication is!

Finally found my hair stylist and salon in Alexandria!…read moreHighly recommend Lynn. She got the roots updated and the partial highlights--to perfection for me! Everyone there is so nice, it's very clean and there is free parking!!

Finally I found place to cut my hair. Ms. Jennifer followed…read moremy instructions the way I like and more than my expectation. Thanks!!!! Highly recommended

Best cut I've had in years! Quality. Unpretentious atmosphere. Skilled stylists. Happy customers.read more

My first time at Selin Hair Studios and couldn't be more pleased. Shearn is a great stylist who…read morelistened to what I wanted and made some really great suggestions. Thanks!

I come here often and Meli always takes care of me so well! She is gentle with my natural hair…read more Meli is thorough and I leave here happy every time. Not to mention she has a beautiful personality, so it makes the time in the chair that much more enjoyable! The salon is beautiful and spacious. There is always great music coming out the speakers! I recommend her without any hesitation for anything you need, wash, trim, braids, weaves - she does it all!

From the owner: I specialize in natural hair. I treat every customer in a special way, because I do hair with…read morepassion. It's MY DREAM JOB and I'm fully committed to your satisfaction.

8/6/24: I called a few days in advance to make an appt to get my haircut with the namesake / owner…read more I haven't gotten a haircut in over a year. He did a great job. I have really thick hair and he was able to take some weight off and gave it some good style. I'll be back.

Paul is my favorite hairstylist! He's the best in the NOVA area and I've lived here a long, long…read moretime! Every visit, I leave the salon a happy, happy customer! Paul is an expert stylist who knows exactly what to do to make your hair look its best! Oh, and he's very nice too! His salon has been here for a long time. I wish I had made an appointment with Paul much sooner. Customer for life!

Cindi has been doing me and my mom's hair for years! She is knowledgeable and professional, and…read moretakes pride in her work. You can tell she what she is does! She is the only person I let give me a haircut! Regarding safety measures for COVID-19, the shop is set up where each stylist has their own room with plexiglass doors. Everyone wears a mask. I felt safe. Appointment is a must as they don't want too many people in the salon at the same time. I am a Forever client!

I actually only work with former owner Cindy. She is amazing. I'm grateful to have found her 30+…read moreyears ago after I literally destroyed my hair attempting highlights. We cut it all off and in a couple years she led my hair's return beneath my shoulders within two years and we did highlights. Cindy layered them. On a personal note, I finally snagged some great first dates and my late Mother was really pleased that I finally looked immaculate and feminine.

Donna turns hair goals into REALITY!!!…read more After 2 years into the pandemic and several inches of regrowth... Donna was recommended to me by a close friend and I have not looked back since! From the first test strand appointment, Donna has taken my collection of screenshots, colors, and my ifs, ands, and buts, and turned my thoughts into my actual hair. She walked me through the whole lightening process and how much my hair could handle -- she would NOT turn (or burn lol) my hair platinum in one session because in order to keep it healthy (and we both like my hair to stay in tact!). I am now counting down the days until my third appointment!! If you've got big hair dreams or even just a thought to have fun with your hair, I highly recommend seeing Donna. *Updated to add my Big Chop and third color session so in love

I followed my dearest Amanda Stephens here. When I tell you I would cry after every haircut my…read morewhole life because I felt like no one understood my hair and could help me figure out what suited me. She is so kind sweet and honest and give great consultation on whats best for your hair face shape etc. I have wavy hair, that depending on the day may be more curly. Ive gone to her for haircuts, haircolor, everything. 10/10 every time. And the studio itself is so welcoming, laidback, and everyone there is so sweet and talented too. Would 1000% recommend.

I was overdue for a hair trim. So I decided to make an appointment with Weini. I have 4c hair, so…read moreI was nervous. I saw another person leave a review for her on Google and decided to give her a shot. I was able to get an appointment on the same day. The salon was fine. They probably can do a better job with answering the phone and making appointments. Other than that, I am happy with the service. 4 stars

Long does a great job with men's haircuts. I have been using him for about 3 years. He is steady,…read morepleasant, efficient and consistent. I really appreciate his service and have heard other men say he's their "secret weapon." Definitely recommend him... He is in Bradlee Shopping Center, Alexandria.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, I would visit my barber (Eddie) every 4-5 weeks. After exchanging…read morepleasantries about how our respective families were doing and small talk about the weather, Eddie would ask how I wanted my hair cut. And my response was usually something along the lines of, "Use the number 3 setting on the clippers to take a couple of inches off the top, the number 2 to keep the sides 'high and tight', and then finish with the number 2 setting to do a skin-fade for the back." To which Eddie would normally reply, "Don't worry, I'll make it look fresh and crisp as always." I would venture to guess that 90+ percent of men have had a similar if not verbatim conversation with their barber. March 8, 2020 was the last time I visited Eddie, and I recall this vividly since we were discussing this "Coronavirus" thing that was in the news and whether it was something to be concerned about here in the U.S. I believe that our uninformed opinion was that this was probably just another "flu strain" and that it was nothing to worry about. Hmm...weren't we a bit off on this prediction? As things were shutting down, I started experiencing the dreaded "pandemic hair," which is to stay by May 2020, the hair on the top of my head was a crazy unkept mane. It got so bad that during a MS TEAMS meeting, one of my co-workers offered to send me some Scooby Snacks, since I was looking so Shaggy. Thankfully, a family member told me about May Samara Beauty Studio in the summer of 2020. I was a bit hesitant at first to see May for two reasons: 1). What type of COVID-19 protocols did she have established to ensure a safe environment? 2). I was raised with the belief that men only went to "barbers" for their haircuts. As for point number one, May has implemented excellent COVID safety and security protocols. It starts with the appointment process itself. She will usually want to talk with you first to vet you as a potential client. And once the appointment is made, upon entering her studio (in the basement of a Condo building), she only allows one (two max) people in at a time and makes sure to lock the door so as to control access to her space. All clients need to wash their hands before starting, and May provides a fresh paper face mask during their visit; I actually appreciate this gesture since it prevents my usual cloth mask from getting too filled with tiny cut hairs. May, herself, is of course masked up during the visit and takes care to clean between clients. She also has a UV air filter to sanitize and circulate the air. In the past 9 months that I've been a client, I've always felt safe visiting her studio. But how about the most important consideration...which is to say, how does May perform as a hair stylist? Simple - 5 stars! As other reviewers have noted, she definitely takes the time to not just ask how you want your hair cut, but does a CONSULTATION to factor in the shape of your face, whether you wear glasses, and what kind of look a person is trying to achieve. She will start with a thorough hair washing, and will provide feedback regarding the health of your scalp and hair, and suggest some strategies if she feels there are areas of improvement. And unlike with my former barber Eddie, who was usually done in 15 minutes since it was mostly just "buzz, buzz, buzz" with the clippers and done - May takes the time to not just cut by also style hair. She does use clippers, but also utilizes a range of various sizes of scissors to create texture; a concept which was previously lost upon me. My old haircuts may have looked "fresh and crisp," but after leaving May's studio, I am extremely happy with the cut since it looks good and more importantly, professional. Post-pandemic I'll still be patronizing May Samra's Beauty Studio because if 2020 taught me anything, it's that once you find a good hair stylist, you KEEP that person.

I am so grateful that I found May's studio in Northern Virginia. I am really particular about…read moreproducts and used to go to an Oway salon in Fort Lauderdale, so when I moved to the DMV, I searched for an Oway salon, and May's studio popped up! Just like the Oway products she uses, May's studio and approach to color/styling are organic, clean, and blissful. For those looking for a thoughtful, high quality, organic, customer-focused long-term hair care salon, then definitely give May a call to schedule your appointment :)