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    Own Your Wonder

    4.5 (39 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Brit L.

    Oh my gosh - this is a dangerous place to have at my fingertips! I found out about Own Your Wonder when I was surfing the web for places to get my makeup done. I've had my face done at places like Sephora and MAC, but, there's always that underlying pressure/temptation/expectation to buy everything they put on you. So, I was looking for somewhere I could just go and get a Birthday night look and feel glamorous. I was running late (Cherry Blossom Season - more traffic than usual around here!) and I called to let them know and they were completely gracious about it. I had time to relax, enjoy my under-eye patch, sip champagne, and watch the other ladies in the salon getting their makeup done. When it was my turn, Alexandria asked me what the plan was for the evening and I gave her a sense of what I like and she did an AMAZING job. Seriously. I couldn't stop staring at myself all night. Then Kristina was kind enough to take my picture with their awesome ring light. I will absolutely be back and will spread the word!

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    Martha M.

    I found out about Own your Wonder through my friend/coworker. We were scheduled to take our headshots for our job's website and we wanted to make sure we looked our best. I am SO glad my friend told me about Own your Wonder! Alex did both of our make up and she was efficient and absolutely wonderful! I got compliments on my make up all day long and I could not stop admiring my final look! Alex even let me use their fabulous ring light. I cannot recommend Own your Wonder enough! I will definitely be returning!

    Jennifer F.

    I had the pleasure of working with Alexandria (makeup artist) and Christina (owner). They were extremely hospitable, hardworking, and talented. I went here to get makeup done for my engagement photos. I was extremely nervous as I don't normally wear makeup, and left their feeling amazing. Thank you!

    Cherie M.

    Love the owner and all of the make up artists! Went the first time for a little glam before traveling and this time after a chemical peel when I still needed to see clients. It's affordable for any occasion and the friendly staff is kind too!

    I absolutely loved my photos!
    Raina R.

    I booked the Headshot Package so that I could get some fresh headshot photos to use across my social media, particularly with a professional look! I never wear makeup - ever - and frankly it scares me! But, I had such a wonderful experience at Own Your Wonder. The makeup stylist applied a very natural look for me, which didn't even feel like I was wearing any makeup. It looked stunning. The photography session was great. They have great spaces within their building to work with and I was emailed 14 photos within 24 hours of my session! They are all spectacular. Just the subtle addition of some very natural makeup made my headshot photos look that much better. If you are looking to update your profile photos, I highly recommend the Own Your Wonder headshot package!

    Heidi R.

    GO HERE!!! I searched for a professional that could give me a drastic makeover for my birthday prior to a night out in DC. I cannot do makeup for the life of me and I usually rock the natural look. I wanted a full makeover to feel extra beautiful on my special day. Own your Wonder was definitely the best option out there!!! Everyone else in the DMV was either booked and/or charging well over $100 for the SAME services. Booking was super easy. You can pick a day and time online - it literally took me 5 seconds!! The location is a super nice area of Georgetown. The full makeover I got only cost $70 including eyelashes, contouring etc. You can tell your artist what your looking for and show them inspo from online. I had Alexandria (Alex) who was AWESOME!!! She has such an upbeat, bubbly personality which made the experience a lot more enjoyable. I am very shy and she made me feel comfortable. She was super knowledgeable and constructed the perfect look for me based on my outfit and colors that would suit my skin tone/eyes. I've had my makeup done for events a few times before - but she was the best BY FAR at contouring my face, sculpting my brows, and just overall use of color and technique. Can't say enough wonderful things about Alex and Own Your Wonder!!!

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    Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute - Arlington

    Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute - Arlington

    3.3(68 reviews)
    5.4 kmBallston
    Eco-friendly
    Walk-ins welcome

    There is an instructor that goes by "Ms Brittany" that is incredibly rude and abusive to customers…read more I had the worst experience today and learned that she also lied to the education director about what happened. The video recording will show it. Be careful and don't let her treat you badly, too. Students need to learn customer service skills along with the hair styling techniques. This instructor only serves to show what NOT to do. I love the students here so much! It's why I booked here for eight years. The learning energy is optimistic, which is important, especially in DC. The tall guy at the front desk is incredible at his job. It's this one instructor that seems to have a problem with customers. I've only ever seen her be disrespectful and inappropriate with customers.

    I went to Aveda's hair academy and let a student in-training provide my hair service. This is a…read morehit or miss, my service was a B-. I would recommend something super basic like a blow dry, wash, and curl. I called ahead made my appointment, you can also book a specific person if you would like. The aesthetic here is nice and it was clean. I waited about 10 minutes to be called back after I checked in with the hostess. I paid $30 or $35 dollars? Can't remember and I left a tip. My hair was decent I knew I would go home and restyle it some, but what I was after was the light texture and bounce when you get a fresh blowout. It would have came out a little better had she blow dried my hair longer. Overall pretty good job, would I come back? Maybe. This is a nice resource when you need a last minute hair do and you can somewhat restyle it yourself.

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    Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute - Arlington
    Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute - Arlington

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    Paulette De Paris International Beauty Academy

    Paulette De Paris International Beauty Academy

    4.4(25 reviews)
    14.3 km

    Regarding the previous post from a reviewer by the name of "amera". Why did you agree to the $75…read moreprice if you already called and asked on the phone and scheduled for the hair appointment?? $75 is verrry cheap to treat for your DAMAGED hair. Whoever you went to prior to Paulette's is the place you need to complain to! You probably complained to there too!! If you are just one of those people that go to Yelp and constantly complain on everywhere you've been at, you might as well just stay your butt at home and treat your own d*mn hair!! I've been going to Paulette for over 5 years and have always had the best hair experience. I get compliments from strangers at malls, work and at party events. Very professional and lovely environment. I would never switch to another salon. My mom introduced me to Paulette years ago. Paulette trained my mom (a cosmetologist as well) on new trendy styles etc. after my first visit, I was hooked onto Paulette's magnificent highlights, haircut she did to my hair. I am really impressed by Paulette's mastery how she blends colors to make my hair look so pretty. I have definitely gotten plenty of compliments over the years regarding my highlights and layers. Paulette is truly really great at what she does. She also has a big heart!

    I learned basic Esthetic and continued to Master Esthetic…read more Two weeks ago I passed my test and now I am a proud Master esthetician Thanks to Miss Paulette and Mr Sammy I never thought or imagined that I will succeed so quickly and learn so profoundly. But I know that all my success is thanks to miss Paulette and her devotion , her impeccable knowledge and talents I must say that miss Paulette and mr Sammy are the nicest adorable people that I know I respect them and love them dearly Thank you very dear miss Paulette and mr Sammy Sarina

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    Some of our students

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    Paulette De Paris International Beauty Academy

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    Esthetic Institute - Esthetician Graduates

    Esthetic Institute

    3.6(43 reviews)
    14.6 km

    Found this place through Groupon's $35 Corrective Facial deal. Their regular price is $45 and they…read morehave a stamp card where after 5 facials you get one free (which they didn't give me the first time I went, mind you). Price wise, it's unbeatable in this area. As far as what the price gets you...well a student edition that's slower and therefore abridged. There's a lot they simply don't have time for as the student tries to rush through everything in about 45minutes. The first time takes longer as there's a review of your intake forms, and a discussion on what products to use during this facial. After cleansing, an instructor comes in to check your skin and advise the student on what to do and what products to use. I found this process useful for determining what products I should and should not use. I came back and scheduled with the same student just to get an idea of how much my skin might've improved after following the instructors advice. Very useful. They student double cleanses while streaming your skin. There's always makeup removal even though I've tried telling them I have permanent makeup and no additional makeup on. I really wished they would add this to their chart so we can just skip all this "makeup removal" when no makeup is worn. Anyway, after double cleansing there's an inspection, in my case exfoliation, a mask, and then some treatment as necessary. I assume not everyone has the same treatment as we have different issues to address. Overall the rooms and tables are comfortable. They play pleasant music. It's meant to be a relaxing spa experience. However, as they don't have any lymphatic massage included, or bring any of the facial down to your neck/chest, it really feels a little j complete. There's also not been any extraction even though estheticians usually would extract.

    I'm so happy I discovered esthetic Institute through groupon. Now I've been here over 8 times and…read moreI've been working with one particular student for a few months now. Her level of knowledge with problem/acne skin has impressed me. As someone who has tried almost everything in the industry and visited countless dermatologists for years to treat my face, I've never been treated with such great attention to my skin and such a personalized action plan. She has been working to lighten my hyperpigmentation and I already see great improvement. I've done regular facials, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion. Now that my hyperpigmentation has been improving, I hopped over to their location next door (the Esthetic Laser Clinic, not to be confused with Esthetic Institute-where the students are) and got microneedling (Skinpen) done. I am excited to see the results. The Esthetic Laser clinic is the real deal and it is not done by students. Pricing for the Esthetic Institute is wonderful, especially for this area where everything seems to be on the higher end. I'm sad to be moving from the area soon but I know that anytime I'm back in town, a trip to the esthetic Institute will be on my list!

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    Class is in session

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    Permanent cosmetics class

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    Ms Kim's Beauty Exchange

    Ms Kim's Beauty Exchange

    5.0(1 review)
    14.0 km

    Ms.Kim is the best! She will make sure that you get the technique down. She never gives up on her…read morestudents. I'm telling you right now I came from NH just to take her braiding course and it was 100000000000% worth it. Every day is good vibes and positive energy. I'm so thankful for this opportunity.

    From the owner: Get the help you need to gain the skills and confidence necessary to pass your Maryland Cosmetology…read morestate exam. Cosmetology and Barber state board refresher classes. Ms. Kim's Beauty Exchange is not a private career school, nor is it an academy, institute, university, or college. Ms. Kim's Beauty Exchange LLC. Is a training center that offers ongoing education activities for the purpose of sustaining professional or occupational capabilities for licensed cosmetology and barber professionals. Education: Ms. Kim's Beauty Exchange LLC. offers Continued Education Certification in the following areas; Safety, Sanitation, and Disinfection, Safe working conditions and practices, safety agencies, sanitation and disinfection, infectious diseases and pathogens, precautions for blood-exposure disinfection and disposal, hair and skin anatomy, hair and scalp structure and physiology, skin structure and physiology, hair color theory, products and product chemistry, application procedures, precautions, scalp disorders, chemical texture services, permanent waving, relaxing and chemical straightening. Shaving techniques (barbers only). Maryland state laws and regulations

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    State Board Refresher. Test Prep and Practice.

    Ms Kim's Beauty Exchange - State Board Refresher, Mock brow service. Practice, practice, practice!

    State Board Refresher, Mock brow service. Practice, practice, practice!

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    Working on sew in hair weaving today.

    Le Arai Beauty & Barber Academy - 10/11/23 Welcome to the waxing room.

    Le Arai Beauty & Barber Academy

    4.3(49 reviews)
    15.2 km
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    I found Le Arai because I was searching for DC-area beauty schools that offer haircut services…read more(often the best bet for a low-cost haircut that still looks good). Upon arriving I learned that this is NOT the school - the school is now at Le Arai 's Annandale location. That's a bit far even for me to travel to save money on a haircut, and fortunately, the price here was still a bargain -$35 for wash, cut and blow-dry. Tina was my stylist, and she was fantastic - a thorough and relaxing hairwashing, and the cut by itself took maybe 30 minutes. I showed her some photos of the style I wanted and she recreated it quite nicely for me. She was also very warm and friendly while also being focused on her work during the cut - all essential qualities for me in a great hair stylist. The salon is a bit of a walk from the metro station (though there's a nice, large parking lot if you're driving), so I might hesitate to return in the winter months if it's very cold or snowy. That said, beauty school haircuts can be hit or miss, and after today's experience I'm thinking Le Arai will be all hits, so I'm definitely planning to return.

    I was in the area looking for a regular hair cut, I came here before and they do good BUT this time…read morethis crazy lady do my hair TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE her name is polin blond old lady convince me to get a haircut with her, Terrible fade when I just ask for. Really hair cut I'm a lawyer and my hair cut was looking like I was in drugs or something, PLEASE PEOPLE don't even think about it get a haircut here unless you ask for miss Le, she's the one who you can always see.

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    Le Arai Beauty & Barber Academy - 10/11/23 I found a spot of hair missed on my arm tattoo in the brighter lights.  I removed it.

    10/11/23 I found a spot of hair missed on my arm tattoo in the brighter lights. I removed it.

    Le Arai Beauty & Barber Academy - 10/11/23 A new look to the business.

    10/11/23 A new look to the business.

    Le Arai Beauty & Barber Academy - 10/11/23 Smooth like a baby's ass...the way it should be.

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    10/11/23 Smooth like a baby's ass...the way it should be.

    Jewelryclassdc - 14kt. gold ring with aquamarine.

    Jewelryclassdc

    4.9(30 reviews)
    4.7 km
    $$

    How do I give 6 stars? 7 stars? 100? Dan and JewelryClassDC deserve them, and more…read more I worked with Dan to make my engagement ring and it was an unforgettable experience. It can feel like a real leap of faith to do something so personal and important in such an unconventional way, and to put your trust in a stranger and in your own ability to learn something you have never even considered before--but I am so glad I took it. I have an experience I will remember for the rest of my life, my fiancée (she said yes of course!) has a beautiful, truly one-of-a-kind heirloom she adores and values beyond measure, and we have a story we will tell over and over again. She is already getting questions about where I found her ring, and her friends are already gushing about how amazed they are I made it. Honestly, I am amazed too. I wasn't sure I could make a ring that looked better than a beginner's craft project!--but that was before I met Dan. I had a personal design idea that not only do they not sell in stores, they don't even really sell jade cut how I needed. As far as I can tell, no one had done this before. Well, now someone has, it turned out incredible, and it's all because Dan made it possible. He went above and so far beyond. As a craftsman he is not just skilled, but meticulous, and determined to make sure every product he works on meets his high standard of excellence. As a teacher he is patient, knowledgeable, and eager to share and show what he knows--which is a lot.  And to top it all off, he is a real man of his word--exactly the kind of person you want to put your trust in when dealing with precious metals, stones, and memories. In short, they don't 'em like Dan anymore--that goes for his character, and his jewelry. If you need jewelry made, if you need jewelry worked on, if you need a guiding hand to make something yourself--do yourself a favor and see Dan and his team at JewelryClassDC.

    I wanted to get a broken clasp fixed on an old silver bracelet. So I reached out to Daniel to find…read moreout if he did that kind of work. He wrote back, "probably" and told me to bring it by that weekend and he'd have a look. I told him I would come Saturday and he wrote that he might have to go the DMV at some point, but that he should be around. I came by Saturday and he was not there, so I left the piece with a young woman who admired the bracelet and tagged it to give it to him and took my phone number and email. When I had heard nothing by Wednesday, I called and Daniel somewhat impatiently said that "I haven't even looked at it," but that he would. I waited another three days and called a week from when I had originally dropped it off, only to have Daniel say that he "hadn't even looked at it" and I told him I would just come over to take it back. I came and he dumped the bracelet in my hand, again saying, "I haven't looked at it." When I reminded him that he had said Wednesday that he would look at it, he barked "What do you want from me!!!!!"

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    Jewelryclassdc - Hollow sterling ring flush set with sapphires.

    Hollow sterling ring flush set with sapphires.

    Jewelryclassdc - Sterling square ring, flush set with diamonds.

    Sterling square ring, flush set with diamonds.

    Jewelryclassdc - 14kt. gold wedding ring, bezel set diamond, flush set sapphires.

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    14kt. gold wedding ring, bezel set diamond, flush set sapphires.

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