TLDR summary: Melia is incredibly talented with a variety of extensions and helps you choose the…read moreright kind for you and your hair. She's a master at color matching and blending the extensions (so no one knows you bought most of your hair!) If you're interested in longer and/or fuller hair, it's a no brainer to see her for her expertise. On top of that, I love chatting and laughing with her. She's amazing at her craft and as a person. 5+ stars!!! I have been getting my hair cut and colored at Smitten for several years. With fine hair that falls flat and looks oily by the end of the day, I looked into extensions to give me that thick, Instagram-worthy mane I always wanted. My stylist, who I've trusted with my hair for years, spoke so highly of Melia so I knew I was in good hands. In the consultation, Melia explains the different types of extensions and based on your hair type, lifestyle, and how you wear your hair, recommends the best type of extension for you. She answered all my questions and was up front about everything -- how to take care of the extensions, how long they last, costs, etc. I didn't feel any pressure during the consultation; it's clear Melia wants to help you make the best decision for you and your hair. I got my extensions installed one day after work. My color match was absolutely perfect. I'm naturally a brunette with blonde balayage, and Melia's recommendation to order two different shades of hair was spot on. Once installed, Melia blended the extensions perfectly. The next day at work, I had a few coworkers who knew something was different but couldn't put their finger on what changed. Even though I added several inches and bundles of thickness, it was impossible to detect my shoulder length hair from my extensions. Over the past year, I haven't had much (if any) issue following Melia's guidance on how to care for the extensions. Melia is clearly extremely talented with extensions. Her work speaks for itself. On top of her talent, she's also a truly wonderful person. As someone who gets antsy sitting for too long, I was most apprehensive about the appointments to move-up my tape-ins every 8-10 weeks. But Melia is so incredibly fun and personable and I truly look forward to sitting in her chair for a couple of hours every two months. There's no issue with my original stylist still doing my color (I could never cheat on her!) During my consultation, Melia assured me this wouldn't be a problem and she's helped me to coordinate my appointments. It's been seamless to see both of them, and I know this is true for other clients. This speaks to Melia's integrity and ability to work well with the other stylists at Smitten. I've had my tape-ins for a little over 8 months. Just last week at my move-up appointment, I asked Melia about the one step weft I saw on her Instagram. I've taken pretty good care of my tape-ins so Melia told me I had one more round left in them, to have them for a full year. With some events and trips planned for the spring, I decided to order the new hair to install at my next appointment in two months. I'm looking forward to trying a new type of extension. And of course to hang out with my girl Melia :)

I have been coming to Smitten for about 3 years and then a year ago decided I wanted to try hair…read moreextensions. I shared with my previous stylist what I was thinking and she grabbed Melia for a consultation. Melia specializes in hair extensions and met with me to go over and all questions, expectations, etc. I felt comfortable with her immediately and knew I was in good hands. Melia color matched my hair that day and gave me all the details about various hair extension types. We decided on tape-in's. I ordered my hair a few days later and then 2 weeks later, had my first appointment for install. For those considering getting extensions, Melia will tell you about all the hair extension options and make sure to help you choose the best option for you. Let me tell you, she knows what she's doing and is such an expert that you will not regret getting them!! To be honest, I was nervous about getting extensions initially. Fortunately, my hair is naturally blonde so I have never spent a lot of money on my hair. I was ready for a change and ready to indulge! Hair extensions are not cheap and they shouldn't be. You pay for the hair first for it to be ordered and then for Melia's skilled genius to install them! If you want it to look natural and beautiful and stay attached to your head/hair, you need a perfectionist professional like Melia! She talked me through the purchase and install, showed me what she was doing, and went over all specific details about how to take care of my new hair. The hair she recommends is extremely nice quality. This is very important because you want the hair to look as natural as possible and last a long time. She let me know the hair itself would last about a year, depending on how I maintained it and that I would need to come back for adjustments every 8-10 weeks, which I do religiously! I am a bit of a rule follower when it comes to personal care so I have followed Melia's instructions very closely and it's really paid off! I can dry my hair normally and curl it, use my fave products (seriously, the Bumble and Bumble products at the salon she recommended - Thickening Dry spun Texture Spray, Dry Oil Finishing Spray, and Dry Shampoo are amazing and all smell so delicious.) My hair and the hair extensions are very healthy. I have not regretted getting extensions for one second. Again, I attribute this to Melia's talent! With the tape-in extensions I originally got, I was able to wear them for about 11 months. By the end, they were shorter and really just adding volume to my hair because since I took such great care of my hair with the extensions, my hair really grew out! Which was my goal. New year, new hair though! Recently, within the last 2 weeks, I got the tape in extensions taken out and the one step weft extensions put in. Same deal, I ordered the hair (I had it expedited because I wanted to make sure the hair arrived by my appointment date and it only took a few days to come into the salon). The hair itself cost about the same as the tape-ins, but the initial install is a bit more expensive. They will need to be adjusted every 8 weeks or so, but the adjustment appointments are less expensive than the tape in adjustment appointments. Overall, the cost shouldn't deter you from getting the one step weft extensions, just the price of looking and living your absolute best life! I'm loving these even more than the tape-ins. They feel more natural on my scalp, but just like the tape ins, blend in so well with my actual hair. It's truly amazing. Maintenance and upkeep of the one step wefts is very similar to the tape-ins and just 2 weeks in from having them, I barely notice they are attached to my head. I get the most amazing compliments too, which makes me feel awesome! I am SO happy I started seeing Melia. Not only is she a complete rock star at hair extensions, but she also shaped my hair to blend in perfectly with the extensions. She is extremely good at what she does and it just seems like her personal goal to make you look the absolute best you have ever looked. Whether that's a haircut, hair extensions, styling, etc. I feel like a million dollars whenever I leave Smitten! I have surrounded myself with an awesome team of caring, talented people when it comes to my hair/nails/skin routine. I am so glad that Melia is a part of my team now. I always look forward to seeing her, chatting with her, catching up. It's so cool to have a connection with the people that make you look and feel your best. Melia is personable, positive and bubbly, as well as extremely gifted at what she does. I cannot recommend her services enough or say enough wonderful things about her as a person. She's my cheerleader and just generally so supportive! Plus, she has killer outfits, and always has some fun hair style. I trust her completely and I know she's going to make me look and feel my best. I wish I could give more than 5 stars because that's how truly awesome I think Melia is!

While the Salaon is so lovely and clean. Front Desk Best…read more Very Welcoming. However, bit overpriced for service received. Bit into their own heads, Client should be 1st. Ask for a Price Sheet. Good luck.

The response by the owner reinforces my rating and review. I'll rebut here, in parenthesis:…read moreWe're sorry your experience didn't meet your expectations. To clarify: you did receive and pay for a strand test, which showed your black color wasn't lifting--this was explained during both visits. (I do not have black hair- I have dark brown hair and the lift was described as "uneven' I have the text message stating that) The power outage during your haircut was caused by a severe storm and was beyond our control. (I did not blame you for the outage at all) Regarding communication: we do not use bots. Our text system is managed by real team members to offer convenient booking and support. (If the text "system" is managed by your staff the lack of clarity and the impersonality of the texts did not show that) At your follow-up, several stylists explained that achieving ashy highlights in one session wasn't realistic and you would have red , which you were very adamant it couldn't be . When you requested a black gloss, we advised against it, as it conflicted with your goal. (I discussed with your co-manager, and the store manager, as well as prob 5 other people that I understood it would be a "color journey". Having been a platinum blonde a few times, I do understand. I also did not request a "black gloss"; I requested a demi gloss for roots only.) We support our team's right to decline services when expectations are unsafe or behavior is concerning. We wish you the best. (The only behavior that was questionable was that of the 5 or so staff that continued to gang up on me in the middle of the salon and ultimately refuse me service. Your insinuation that I was at fault illustrates why your staff think they can behave in the manner in which they did.) I wish your business the best of luck because the way you are running it now will alienate a lot of people.

I first had a consultation and Mindi listened to everything I said. I came here for a perm with…read moreMindi and she did not disappoint. I love my hair.

Love my new me! Atmosphere…read more Friendly/approachable Scheduling and waiting time Quality and service I highly recommend this place specially to my stylist Jerrica. Thank you and looking forward to my next appointment in the future.

It's always such an amazing visit. Braids are put in with excellence... like care and concern. If…read moreyou're tender headed like me and care about tension and things on your scalp. You'll love this Salon as I always return because of the attention to detail to this regard. As my hair grows stress free from the on start. € Salon atmosphere is always welcoming and friendly. Thank you.... 10/10... 5x2

Great service! Laid back and professional environment. This was my first time getting Senegalese…read moretwists, definitely recommend!

My daughter and I both recently got knotless and knotless boho braids done by Bianca. The work was…read moregreat from start to finish. Excellent customer service. The salon is clean and inviting. Hair used is good quality...no itching!!! We love our styles and will be back again!

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I came to Chris while living in Arlington for a pair of clip in extensions, that I wanted to wear…read morefor special events like weddings. I was very new to the extension space so wasn't very educated on length or color, etc. Chris applied his expertise and I left with a set of clip in extensions (skeptical lol). I wore those extensions monthly for a year and LOVED them. Doing my hair for events (ie updos) became so so much easier. I've since moved outside of the NoVa area. My puppy recently tore up my extensions and Chris was able to order me another pair and ship directly to my house. Unparalleled customer service experience! Cannot recommend this place enough.

Devin and Christopher are absolute masters in this business. They expertly treat all kinds of hair…read moreloss/ alopecia with customized state of the art solutions including traditional hair extensions. They have relationships with some amazing hair extension vendors domestic and internationally I believe (there's one that supplies Russian hair whose quality literally puts both Great Lengths and HairDreams hair to shame - no exaggeration- I've worn both before discovering Devin and Chris). As Subject Matter Experts, they use a customizable solution (technique/type of hair) for each individual client as opposed to a typical cookie cutter approach like GL/HD "Platinum Partner Salons" that are limited by their own hair/application methods including bonding equipment. As to me, as the result of some serious matting both pre and post COVID-19 quarantine and a haircut gone seriously bad, I turned to GL/HD *cold fusion* to fill in multiple patches of super short / chopped off hair as it grows back in and tape ins are enabling me to safely do that (zero hair damage as long as you keep up with your 6-8 week move up appts); I just wish I'd found them sooner!! They are both beyond professional, courteous, kind, compassionate and work super efficiently. It's also worthy to mention that although their speciality/true passion is hair restoration (include extension application), they're also top notch stylists AND colorists to boot. I'm somewhat of a hair color snob since my hair tends to turn brassy as it lifts if the formula/process is not right and have definitely had more than my share of nightmares over the years!. That said, Devin's base bump on my 4" COVID roots using highlights and toner alone rivaled the same result Rita Hazan (NYC) had been producing the past 20 years using a double process and expertly matched the extensions. Last but not least, their prices are more than competitive especially compared to the big "name brand" companies who charge by the bundle plus labor. I promise you'll be in excellent hands and the results will be worth every penny!!

Came here for my sisters hair appointment. The salon was really clean, bright, the staff was so…read morefriendly, and her hair came out great! Ashley was her hair stylist. She was so attentive to what my sister wanted done for her hair and it looks so healthy and shiny! The color was really pretty too! Great salon if you need a cut, color, or clean up.

Best place ever! I…read moream from out of town and went here to get my hair and make-up done. We did a trial-run first (highly recommended). I appreciated that Allyson had come in on days that she did not work in order to do my trial-run and wedding day hair and make-up. I don't think that things could have turned out nicer! I went in looking terrible and stressed on my wedding day, and by the end of the appointment my whole attitude changed and I was glowing and excited! She did an amazing job, and I am posting some pics of me! I Highly recommend Lavish Salon!

Loved working with Eunice and Crystal to get the mushroom beige I've been dreaming about! I came in…read morewith a harshly grown out ice blonde - Eunice was able to blend out my roots and get me to a cool, light brown/beige in one visit. Obsessed! The salon itself is also so cute, clean, and instagrammable. There are snacks, sparkling waters, and other refreshments available during your appointment. I'll definitely return when it's time for another color update!

I highly recommend Ash + Willow for balayage or haircut! Went in with an AWFUL haircut (from…read moreanother salon) and grown out balayage and Ashley and Tanya fixed me right up. I wanted a warmer balayage for the summer and Ashley worked with me to find a color that would suit my skin tone and give me the desired look I was going for. Ashley's also Tanya's apprentice and I was super impressed with her meticulousness and attention to detail. I have super course dark hair that doesn't lift easily and the whole process took 8 hours but the salon felt comfortable enough that it didn't seem like it was that long. There's Wi-Fi if you need to do some work, and snacks, drinks, coffee etc. it's also super conveniently located by other shops if you need to grab some food. Couldn't be happier with the result!

My daughter really liked her haircut. I recommended to friends and family with a photo!read more

I've been testing out new salons since moving here with the hope of finding one I really like that…read morealso doesn't break the bank, and had high hopes for this one based on the reviews. I only ever do simple cuts, nothing fancy. My haircut, done by Anderson (a level 3 stylist), is objectively good. The skill was there. But it's definitely shorter than I wanted it. Went in for a lob, came out with an asymmetrical bob...Honestly I was panicking while he was drying it because it was starting to look like Lord Farquaad from Shrek. I asked if he could style it like in the reference pictures I showed (simple waves, to reduce Farquaad-ness). He tried to do it with the brush/dryer, which obviously wasn't working, and didn't want to use a flatiron. So I just suffered through scalding heat on my scalp and hair pulling. I got told I don't have curly hair. I got told I don't have frizzy hair. I, in fact, have both of those. Some other minor things: 1. When I got home I had some hair that was noticeably longer than the rest, like it never got cut. So...I had to do it. Just a few strands, but normally stylists check for that when your hair is dry. 2. I almost never use heat on my hair, so I asked for recs and mentioned a specific brand doesn't work for me. He immediately said he loves that brand. I said yeah...but it doesn't work for me. Anything else? "Any salon brand." Cool. Not helpful. 3. Asked for something at the end to tame the pieces that were sticking out (again, I have frizzy hair). He looked...confused? Smoothing as a last step has been standard at every other place I've been to. There is nothing in the whole salon like that? Also, my introvert-self just wants to go somewhere where I don't have to be engaged in conversation the whole time. Anyway. Won't go back, my hunt continues.