I've been going to John for a while now, and he seriously gives the best haircut in Ellicott City!…read more‍ I always ask for a layered butterfly cut, and every single time he absolutely nails it. The shape, the layers, the bounce -- everything turns out perfect. I've also had my hair colored here before, and it came out amazing, but this haircut is honestly my favorite. John really takes his time to make sure your hair looks great from every angle, and he knows exactly what works best for your face shape and hair type. I always leave the salon feeling so confident and obsessed with my hair! If you're in Ellicott City and thinking about a fresh new style, don't even think twice -- go see John. You'll walk out feeling like a whole new person!

I had one of the worst salon experiences of my life…read more I contacted this stylist through Instagram after seeing his advertisements. Before making the appointment, I asked for the price, and I have screenshots showing that I was quoted $120, including a highlight touch-up, toner/gloss, haircut, and blow-dry. When I arrived at the salon, I was suddenly told the service would cost over $400. I was shocked because this was completely different from what I had been told in writing. I started to leave, but the stylist stopped me and eventually lowered the price to $300. Unfortunately, the pricing issue ended up being the smallest problem. During the bleaching process, after about 20 minutes, my scalp and even my ears became extremely hot and painful. I immediately told the stylist that something was wrong. Instead of checking my hair, I was told the bleach needed to stay on for about an hour. I trusted his professional judgment. That trust cost me years of healthy hair growth. After washing my hair, he deliberately stood in front of the mirror while blow-drying so I couldn't clearly see the condition of my hair until he had finished. He never performed the haircut that had been included in the agreed service, quickly parted my hair differently from how I normally wear it, rushed me to pay through Venmo, and I left before realizing the full extent of the damage. Once I got home, I discovered that many of the highlighted sections throughout the sides, back, and underneath my hair had been chemically burned off and broken. My hair had previously reached my waist. Now, many highlighted sections have snapped off dramatically, leaving parts of my hair several inches shorter. The color is also uneven, with dark ends, greenish tones, and a result that looks nothing like what I requested. To make matters worse, the bleach also permanently damaged my clothing. This is far beyond simply being unhappy with a color. My hair suffered severe chemical damage, and I lost years of growth in a single appointment. I have photographs, screenshots of our conversations, proof of the quoted price, proof of payment, and documentation of the damage. I cannot recommend this salon or stylist to anyone.

I have type 4 hair (I think 4a?) and have been natural for 9yrs. In this time, I've only…read morestraightened my hair once a year at most for a length check and/or to clip my ends. My hair is also very thick and long (about halfway down my back), so as you can imagine, I am very careful about who I go to for blowouts. I recently moved near Main St right before quarantine and after clipping my ends on my own, decided I needed to find a salon to go to when they opened back up LOL I found the studio via Google and Yelp and decided to take a leap of faith. My experience at the salon was amazing! Chantell was very professional and made me feel safe with her COVID precautions. She started on my hair right away and was kind and very gentle with my THICK hair. I've NEVER had such a pain-free experience in a salon EVER. She washed my hair with steam and carefully detangled my hair while conditioning and throughout the straightening process. I was very comfortable the entire experience and trusted her recommendations. The time flew by and even though she was able to fit in another customer while working with me, I never felt like I was pushed to the side like other stylists tend to do because of how much hair I have. I purchased a serum from her to help keep my strands in check, which worked perfectly and allowed me to wear my pressed style confidently for over 2wks and when I finally did wash it, my curls were the softest they have been after a blowout. I was truly impressed. Most stylists have suggested that I get my hair straightened and ends clipped more, but I have not trusted them enough to actually do so. However, after this wonderful experience, I will be seeing Chantell throughout the year for silk presses and steam treatments in between.

I have been with Chantell since 2007. She has always done a wonderful job on my hair. I always…read morereceive compliments on how healthy and bouncy my hair looks. She always recommends what is needed for your hair and always keeps it looking healthy. She has a very calm and peaceful spirit that makes you feel very comfortable in her chair. The added bonus: Chantell is very fast and professional and You have the luxury of booking online. Even on a Saturday you are in and out within an hour and a half. Chantell and Melissa make a wonderful team and you will not be disappointed.

I had a good experience at Inspire Salon! The salon was clean, well decorated, and even offered…read morenice snacks and coffee for customers. I went in for a curly haircut and overall highlights, and the color turned out exactly like the inspiration pictures I showed, which I really appreciated. Before the appointment, Chandler took time to do a consultation to clearly understand the look I wanted, so I definitely recommend being specific about your goals. I kept most of my length while rounding out the shape of my curls, and although I'm still getting used to the cut, I really love how healthy and vibrant the color looks! If you're looking for a salon that knows how to work with curly hair, Inspire Salon is worth checking out!

I came to Inspire Salon after cutting my own hair for 20 years. My stylist Tessie was kind and…read morepatient. She attentively listened and perfectly interpreted what I was trying to achieve with my fine, long hair. She nailed it. She also cuts my male partner's short hair. We both love her and I'm so happy to have a professional take care of me at such a clean, comfortable, beautiful - and still approachable - salon.

Wish I had found this salon earlier! Started off with a relaxing shampoo and conditioning. My…read morestylist was so attentive to detail for my layering and thinning since I have a lot of hair. Definitely will come back!

Today was my first experience/time at ON:U Hair salon in Ellicott City. I am so delighted to say…read morethat I had a wonderful experience! I have had such a difficult time finding a hair stylist that was able to cut my hair the way I envisioned. My search is over!!! I wish I had found this place sooner! The woman who cut my hair, who I believe is the owner (?), was so sweet and efficient. I wish I asked for her name but she was wonderful! Her assistant was also very kind and I found them to be a great team! The owner asked what I wanted and for inspiration photos, which I had ready. She then asked several other questions based on what I said I wanted and the photos I showed her. I wanted face framing layers, a V-cut on the back of my hair, and some bang styling that was appropriate for my face shape. From sitting down, to walking out the door, my haircut took only 40-45 mins! AMAZING! I feel like I have a lot of hair and I wanted layers so I was impressed by how efficiently everything was done, including the washing of my hair & curling after! I also found the price to be very fair and reasonable for what my end-product was with my hair. I highly recommend ON:U if you are in the search for a women's haircut!!! Seriously such an amazing experience ‍ P.S. If you'd like to tip the assistant, please bring cash! I didn't know this beforehand and I felt bad when I left because I don't carry cash on me. But very sweet people!!

I love this salon. I have been coming here since 2011. I love the service on every level. I…read moreespecially love my stylist Greer. She is focused on hair health. I know when I come here I will get a beautiful, modern cut and gorgeous color.

As an out of state person, I thought the layout and make up was interesting. Good use of space but…read moreisolated location. First time consultation service with front desk experience was great. Came back for the actual service which was really great for when you are seeing someone new. I really liked the stylist and vibed with her. However, the quotes were a bit different from expected but especially the bizarre custom and not verbalized expectations about tipping different people and not paying the stylists directly. The older front desk lady was quite rude and loud about it- very brusque. I didn't want to make it more overwhelming as it already was with the confusing situation. However, I'd like to request management to ensure front desk staff be trained with friendly customer service for paying clients especially if they aren't aware of your custom. I'd like to continue seeing the person I saw next time around but I wouldn't come on the day the old rude lady is there.

This was my first time getting my hair professionally done at a salon and I couldn't be more than…read morehappier with the results of my dark brown balyage. I recently moved to the DMV from NY for school and decided to go with her salon because I wanted to support a small business and the other reviews were great! Booking the appointment was seamless. Annum was able to accommodate an earlier appointment time for me since I had a scheduled meeting later that afternoon. I visited her almost a month ago on April 6th, 2021 so here is my comprehensive review. My balayage took a little under 1.5 hours to complete. She was very efficient while also ensuring that my hair retained its natural moisture and health. She made sure that she respected my time due to my meeting later that evening. When I returned home, I did notice that the toner didn't take on a small but noticeable section of my hair that was noticeably blonde. I immediately texted Annum to let her know and she squeezed me in the same day to reapply the toner for the area, which was a very quick fix. Not every hair stylist would show this level of dedication to ensure that I had the best experience. After a month, the color has held up beautifully and I've received endless compliments on her work. In terms of parking, there are public parking garages on the same street that are affordable and accessible (~$1.25/hr). Highly recommend booking her, she's very professional, honest, and genuinely takes care of her clients! Support your small businesses and book her!!

Annum is THE person to go for all your hair related needs. I promise you, you won't go anywhere…read moreelse after seeing her. Long story short, I came to Annum after nearly 2 years of not letting anyone touch my hair because of a disaster that left me in tears with shoulder length hair when I was supposed to only get an inch off my super long hair (obvs, this wasn't her who did it). Now I literally only trust Annum to do my hair and recommend her to all my coworkers, friends, and family. Not only is she precise with all her cuts and color, she can also recommend what she thinks will be flattering for you which is especially nice for people who may not come in with inspo pictures. After she brought life back to my sad hair, I trusted her to finally go ahead and give me some color with a balayage. I haven't looked back since then and have only been going lighter with each visit! The best part is that even several months later, my balayage looks fresh and perfect despite my hair growing out. I personally give her creative freedom and trust her with whatever color she thinks is gonna look great on me but you can always bring/show her what you want and she'll recreate it to the best of her abilities! Remember folks, every artist is different and uses different techniques so an exact recreation isn't really possible. She's great at listening to what you want while also protecting your hair from any unnecessary damage and if you aren't happy with it (which I'm sure is rare) she'll fix it! Annum herself is a delight to come in and see. She's always so sweet and sociable - it's always fun to talk to her while she's working her magic on my locks! I appreciate that she has her own private suite in a salon with other artists which does make her hijabi friendly BUT bear in mind that there are men who will walk around as they probably work there too. I have hijabi friends who don't see this as a problem but to each their own. In terms of pricing, I think her rates are very fair especially considering what some other salons (super side-eye to yall) charge for balayages and color services that aren't even close to beauty that she creates. Again, bear in mind that while it isn't cheap - no hair stylist gives you a refund for services already done! Common sense right? Apparently not. Like I said before, if you aren't happy for whatever reason; let her know and she'll fix it. You'll be hard pressed to try and find ANY salon or stylist that'll refund you for any reason. Booking is easy but she does book super fast so make sure you make your appts well in advance! My thick desi hair won't let anyone else touch it so seriously, treat yoself and get your hair blessed by Annum and her magical hands!

Chandra is an amazing stylist! I've been coming here for styling, color, and treatments for years…read morenow, and I can't stress enough how professional she and Kayla are. I always feel pampered, and man...does Chandra know hair! She's been in the biz for many years as a local stylist, manager, and owner. She only uses quality salon products and maintains the health of the hair. Kayla has magic hands and gives an excellent scalp massages!!! I love how Hairston's doesn't fuss with labeling hair, they just work magic on ALL hair textures. You don't have to feel awkward worrying about whether they are skilled with your locks, whether pin straight, kinky curly, or anything in between. I always get tins of compliments on my hair. I'm happy to call Chandra my friend and hair guru.

Super great and prompt service! I have curly hair and it is always so so hard to find someone who…read morecan cut it well AND help me grow it out and Nikki has been so helpful with it.

I made an appointment, but upon arriving my stylist wasn't ready. I requested another stylist, but…read moreeveryone was busy. One stylist insisted on Not taking her break and would take care of me instead. I was glad she did because I was going on a trip the same day. Her name is Nicole, aka "Coco". I felt bad, but she insisted. She cut and styled my hair to a great look. I am 100% satisfied. My hair was long, down the middle of my back. It was time to go short, about jaw length. Coco cut/styled it to an even better cut than I could have imagined. Thank you for your professionalism and kindness. I already scheduled my next appointment with Coco and you should too..

Needs to update hours. It's 5:28 and the door is locked?? Says it closes at 7... the other Hair…read moreCuttery locations are open later than this one.