I've been a big fan of Gerard's work for over a decade now, since he was pretty much my emotional arm floaties as far as trusting non-Asians with my temperamental Asian hair. But it'd be remiss of me to not give a shout-out to Chenelle, who has garnered so much of my trust with her cut, highlighting, and coloring skills over the past few years. The low-key transformations she's given to my hair always grow out beautifully, and she's fixed two unfortunate haircuts that I've gotten elsewhere while traveling. Logistics-wise, street parking can be competitive but there's a parking garage just a block away. I love that I can see availability online and book at-will. They basically have a loyal customer for life out of me, even though I no longer live as conveniently close as I used to! read more

Chenelle is amazing -- talented and empathetic! I had a really bad haircut from a salon across the street where the stylist cut 12 inches off despite me requesting a trim of 3-4 inches, made the right and left sides completely uneven, and left a huge cliff between the front framing layers and rest of my hair. My friend took me across the street to Salon Gerard to fix it, and despite me not having an appointment, Chenelle stayed late to trim my hair to fix the unevenness and cliffs and expertly calmed me down as I was still in shock. I really miss my long hair, but Chenelle styled it so well that I was not completely distraught and even gave me tips on how to preserve the blowout. She's not only highly talented as a stylist but also incredibly empathetic and reassuring in stressful situations. I would recommend her to everyone. read more

I needed a haircut and decided to try Salon Gerard for the first time last week. I picked Chenelle based on the glowing reviews on here and she lived up to the hype! She has a wonderful personality to match her outstanding talent. She knew exactly what I wanted before I even showed her some reference pictures, and delivered results that exceeded my expectations. She also seems to be intuitive about what may or may not work for the client, which I appreciate. She also gave me some great haircare tips. Is Salon Gerard the best in the DMV area? I don't know, but Chenelle sure is. Give Chenelle a raise, she's an asset to Salon Gerard! read more

Salon Gerard is hands down the best salon in the entire DMV area. I've tried several others, but this is the only one that always gives me the results I want. Everyone in there is extremely welcoming and professional. I highly recommend this salon! read more

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Chenelle is outstanding!! best hair cut and color I have ever had!! she is kind, professional and very smart about style and color. absolutely love Chenelle!!! read more

My hair is recovering from bleach-outs and an accidental black-out, both from different salons, that made me afraid to get my hair professionally colored again. The previous colorists I saw didn't make me feel like they cared about me at all - they did what they wanted, didn't give me aftercare advice, and when the result wasn't what I thought we agreed on, they told me I was wrong and sent me on my way rather than discussing where I could go from there. Full 180 to Salon Gerard - Heidi corrected my root color to make it easier for me to grow it out gracefully, restored softness to what were straw-like ends, and revived my faith in hair professionals. She considered where my hair had been and where I want to go with it, and did exactly what she said she would! She was honest about what will happen with the color in the coming weeks, and clearly wants to keep working with me to keep my journey back to hair health on track, vs the "goodbye and good luck" I received from the previous colorists! I've been to Salon Gerard's DC location for 3 haircuts in the past 2 years (1 by Caroline and 2 by Heidi) and have LOVED each one. Now I'll be going for color as well! I'm really grateful for this salon and especially for Heidi! 10/10 recommend for cut and color read more

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If this were a restaurant, Gerard would have a Michelin star! He gives an amazing cut and is very personable. The salon is very bright and pleasant. Will definitely be going back. read more

I love this salon! I have had two amazing cuts and styles by Chenelle. She is very talented stylist who takes her time and thoughtfully approaches your appointment. She will leave you feeling fresh-faced and beautiful. The studio is beautiful and well-maintained, and the stylists follow all the proper COVID-19 guidelines. read more

I had my highlights done by TAIS last weekend and she is THE BEST! My hair looks amazing and I already booked for a haircut. I'm super satisfied with her service and can't wait to be back.She is very professional and knows what she is doing.She is also super nice. read more

Before and after! Nadine killed it w the color. Heidi killed it on the blow out. I came in w boring 1 note blonde, no shine, and ROOTS. I wanted multi dimension blonde with a pop. She listened to me, and made it happen. I'll be back! Ps. Their products smell amazing! read more

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I was trying to transition to my natural grey after using at home color during COVID. It was a long process but Chenelle did a great job blending and making the coloring changes gradual and natural looking, and I love my cuts too! read more

Love, love, LOVE Gerard!! Amazing highlights, cut, style. Sitting in his chair was like the therapy session I didn't know I needed. So glad they're open. Immaculately clean and private accommodations. Recommended by a friend and experience surpassed all expectations. I travel a lot for work, and I'm so glad I found Salon Gerard. Won't be going anywhere else. Easy online booking. Bethesda location. Thanks again Gerard and staff!! read more

Salon Gerard - Full highlights and cut - Hair Salons Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

I saw this salon driving by and decided to check it out- I chose Nadine and I am SO impressed. I have dark brown hair and wanted to go to the blonde side and was a bit apprehensive since it was my first time getting into those tones. I told her exactly what I wanted and she recommended I get an ashy blonde balayage and I am in LOVE with it. Her expertise and talent is unmatched and her vibes are so GOOD!! She gave me some much appreciated tips for how to maintain my hair at home as well! I never felt rushed and walked out loving my hair! The salon is perfectly located with lots of street parking nearby and is full of open light and is extremely clean. They are following all social distancing protocols as well! Highly highly recommend Nadine, you won't be disappointed!! read more

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Gerard is the best! I've been seeing him since he first apprenticed at Lux and I was a part time receptionist responsible for book 10+ stylists. I would notice how everyone looked before their appointment and how good they looked after. Even as an apprentice, Gerard made his clients shine. Once he became a full fledged stylist I made sure to book all my appointments with him because his clients had the best transformations. His cuts are amazing and his blow dry skills are phenomenal. I don't get my hair colored often but the few times that I've dabbled, all of my super styled friends ask me where I've gotten it done. I've been seeing Gerard so long that he knows exactly how to cut my super thick and abundant Asian hair. I usually come dressed in an outfit that I feel like conveys the look I want and he always manages to blow me away with an awesome do that matches my mood to the T. Here is a pick of my most recent cut. The best part is that his cuts look even better a month or two in. read more

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I recently lost my hair color virginity to balayage by Nadine at Salon Gerard and I couldn't be happier! The whole process, from booking an appointment online the night before, to getting the treatment done, was super easy and painless! I get really nervous just getting a haircut so you can imagine how nervous I was to get color for the first time. After seeing reviews and photos of Nadine's work online and on Instagram, I decided to make an appointment. I showed Nadine some photos and described what I was going for - something really natural, sun-kissed and subtle. I already had natural highlights in part of my light brown hair so I just wanted to spread them more thoroughly through my hair. She knew exactly what I meant and got straight to work. The whole process took a few hours but it flew by, with water/tea/coffee available and a beautiful, bright salon to relax in. The finished product is better than I could've asked for! I've already gotten tons of compliments and everyone is impressed with how natural it looks. It also feels softer and shinier, probably from the sealing gel she used. I was also blown away at how affordable the balayage was. The base prices are really affordable for the value, and the website also had a $30 coupon for new color clients. I even got a free Kerasilk product for booking in September, amazing! I'm definitely a loyal new customer to this new Bethesda salon. Highly recommend for anyone looking for top notch treatment at an amazing value! read more

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Just got a royal follicular frosting at this salon and am reporting to you live as a Fre$h to def icy blonde (FTDIB). I was instructed to come to this new Salon Gerard location to see the infamous color queen Vivian, and cannot be more pleased that I did. She worked some magic with my brunette mop, and I have not stopped receiving compliments since. If you're looking for your cool summer cut and a new vibrant color, look no further than Vivian at Salon Gerard. You'll probably see her at their new corner location rocking her rad-colored hair. #SalonGerard #Salonselfie #FTDIB read more

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I ventured out of the city to try this new salon in Bethesda in hopes of saving a buck or two. The location is .3 miles from the Bethesda metro stop, so very conveniently located for anyone familiar with the metro. The salon itself is striking from the outside and difficult to miss with its' mint green exterior. Inside, the salon has tons of natural light and I really appreciated that having gone to so many underground salons in DC over the past couple of years. Now for the hair! I asked for partial highlights and a cut. Nadine looked at my hair and suggested we do some low-lights as well to help with the summertime brassiness of my blonde. What a great idea! My hair looks so fresh and natural and I feel ready for fall! My hair is very thick and takes a long time to color but she was patient and easy to talk to. The cut is just what I was hoping for and she gave my hair lots of movement. I just wish it would stay like this forever! The price was also reasonable and less than what I pay in D.C. Overall this was a great experience and I would love to visit Salon Gerard and see Nadine again. read more

Salon Gerard - Nadine's work. Very natural! - Hair Salons Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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I absolutely loved my experience with Heidi since she's very talented, personable, and did a phenomenal job on my hair with an amazing balayage and haircut. She's very knowledgeable on color and left my hair feeling very healthy and fabulous. Thank you Heidi and Salon Gerald! I'll def be back. read more

Salon Gerard - Awesome balayage and haircut by Heidi - Hair Salons Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

This salon has a beautiful set up, windows everywhere. Never seen a salon stacked with this much talent honestly. Vivian Chen, who was my colorist/stylist herself is nothing short of a genius when it comes to making your hair come out better than the vision you have into reality. I came in with flat, dull over processed hair and I missed being my natural color. Going Blonde to dark hair isn't has tortuous. She didn't just make my hair dark, she made sure it still had dimension to it. Their was a wonderful lady who shampooed and dry styled my hair as well she had a warm personality and deeply cared about what she was doing. Definitely a place to drop a visit if you need a good stylist! read more

Omg. I love love love this place. I went there for the first time ever. And had a blast. I got my hair done by Isis and the wonders she did on my hair. Didn't realize it was me. I went to get a color and the results amazing. Great atmosphere too love the music and the wine too. My hair is so gorgeous. Omg I couldn't stop taking pictures all day and videos. I highly recommend going to see Isis. She's the best. I'll put before and after pics. I will totally will be going back again. I feel so pretty afterwards. THANK YOU ISIS SO VERY MUCH ‍ QUEEN OF HAIRSTYLING read more

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Amazing salon. Clean and amazing customer service. I highly recommend Isis Mills! She does a amazing job when it comes to color. She gave me beautiful highlights and amazing cut. read more

So I've never done anything special to my hair. The most I've done is getting a bob for the summer. Just recently I wanted to get highlights, but I didn't know where to go. I found out about salon Gerard and heard really good reviews. So I decided to get highlights, The stylist who did my hair Heidi Woo did a fantastic job. I'm super happy with the outcome and love the color. Not only are the haircuts good but the overall look of the salon is beautiful. Lots of natural light. I definitely recommend going to salon Gerard for any hairstyle needs read more

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I was so excited for a haircut but left frustrated with no haircut. I arrived the salon and someone told me sit in the corner with no information. After multiple times asking at the front desk, Nadine finally came out 30 minutes after my appointment was suppose to begin and informed me it would be another 45 minute wait. I was unable to keep waiting and she rudely said she couldn't do anything to help. I would have liked to know she was running over an hour behind before I left work early. The front desk was rude, Nadine was rude, and it was a terrible experience. read more

I was looking to make a more dramatic change to my hair when a friend referred me to Nadine. Coming into my appointment I was nervous bcus I've had long hair most of my life and I wanted to cut it pretty short. I had only had one prior experience with highlights/balayage 10 years ago and it was so terrible it took me until now to try it again. Nadine was very reassuring that together we could come up with a look I would love. After talking through some ideas together she went to work and the outcome was AMAZING! I would definitely recommend her to any and everyone! read more

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Really enjoyed this salon. Tais is my hair dresser and she is amazing! Got a haircut and balayage and both turned out perfectly. Highly recommend Tais and this salon in general. read more

Let me start by saying I am very particular with my hair. Gerard had excellently soft friendly and unique bedside manner in which he delivered a superb haircut. Just a cleanup of dead ends, and bringing cohesion to some disconnected layers. But superb and exactly what the Dr ordered. Thanks Gerard! read more

Gerard is fantastic! I had previously seen him at the Kennedy Warren location downtown in Cleveland Park and was so happy when he opened a location closer to me in Bethesda. The new space is beautiful, modern, and clean! Huge glass windows allow for lots of natural light which is great for seeing your true hair color. I went to Gerard twice already - once for a color correction, and once for a cut. He is really a hair coloring master....he was able to color match and correctly blend the mismatch I had from another salon. I can't recommend him enough and I love the Bethesda location. After experimenting around different places in the area, I have found my salon...thanks Gerard! read more

Let's just say before my hair transformation I looked like a Witch on Halloween night. I died my hair the darkest shade of black. Big mistake! The next day I was searching for the best salon in the Bethesda area to fix my hair of terror! I chose Salon Gerard and made an appointment with Vivan. Now to the Hair appointment, to begin the parking was a breeze especially in Bethesda. As soon as I arrived I was greeted and checked in by Adriane. Who shampoos amazing and is an upcoming stylist! Soon after, my appointment with Vivian began! Let me tell you! Vivian is an amazing and a talented artist! She asked me what I was looking for, listened to my concerns, and with confidence said "I can do it". I was so worried how my hair would turn out because I'm very particular with my hair but as soon as that blow dryer started showing the masterpiece Vivian had made, I was in shock!! It was exactly what I was looking for! My hair looked like I jumped out off a magazine cover. I finally found the stylist that I would stick with for a lifetime. I've gotten so many compliments and I'm feeling amazing! If you are looking for your dream stylist, a great atmosphere, and someone you can trust with your oh so loved hair! Your search is over and you've reached your hair destination! read more

I am elated with Nadine. She is AMAZING. I continue to come back and see her after all these years because I've never felt more confident in my life. She listens to exactly what I want and has an eye for what is gonna look best on me. I recommended anyone book with her, you won't be disappointed! read more

Wow! Gorgeous color by Nadine. Highly recommend her. My hair looks great and feels fab! The salon is designed beautifully as well. read more

Chenelle is truly one of the best! My mom had her on an off day and fell in love. As a puerto-rican/African-American female, it is rare to find someone who can work with my curls but doesn't abuse them. She can whip a blow dryer and give you the perfect amount of bounce and finish to your polished everyday blowout. Will be her's for life! read more

Found this salon on yelp and decided to give it a try based on the photos posted on here. The salon has great lighting because it's all windows and the location is very central and convenient (you can park at the school across the street on the weekends which is a nice perk). I booked a balayage with Nadine and could not be happier! She really listened to everything I asked for and the color came out better than I could have imagined. In love with my new blonde hair! read more

Salon Gerard - Balayage by Nadine! In love with my hair!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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I have been getting my hair styled at Gerard for years and I have never been disappointed. I recently got my haircut and color done by Chenelle and I love it. read more

Vivian did an awesome job with my blonde highlights today - thank you! She was so nice and friendly and a great artist. I ended up with a final product that looks natural, bright and beautiful, and the perfect shade I was looking for. I was at the Bethesda salon which is a beautiful location and very conveniently located near the metro even though I'm based in DC. The young lady who washed my hair also gave me an extremely relaxing head massage. I will come back here. Thanks! read more

Nadine is awesome! Always nervous when a new stylist touches my head. Having had tried to grow out my hair I decided I just needed a makeover. I asked for something chic, fun yet demure and classy. She took my difficult, wiry hair and blended in silvers, blues and even kept some of the purple that I like so much. I was nervous when we were done as I'm super critical and was concerned I wouldn't like it. But low and behold it's the best color I've ever had. I've been swamped with compliments and it's been over all a really awesome experience. read more

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I followed Caroline Cafferty here from another salon because she does such a fantastic job with my hair. She knows what works without my having to tell her in much detail what to do. She's able to work with how my hair lays naturally and give me a cut that looks great regardless of if I take the time to style it or just let it air dry. It even looks good after it's grown out! read more

I just had my first haircut in a year. Nadine continues to deliver. Gone is the two tone grey and brown look and split straggly ends. While Nadine is a talented colorist, her haircuts rock. I had become attached to my Covid length and reluctant to transition to a shorter style. Nadine nailed it. Although I have decided to remain grey, my new do is stylish, youthful, and definitely a game changer. read more

Chenelle is terrific. I highly recommend her for one of the best blow outs I have ever had. She is also great with beach waves. She truly is a wizard with the blow dryer! I have thick, coarse hair and not a lot of stylists know how to do volume and smoothness together. Chenelle has it down. read more

Shelley is the best!! I have the hardest time finding a good hairdresser for my fine curly hair, but then I found Shelley! She understands what I want , and my lifestyle. I do not have the time , or patience, to blow dry my hair straight. She understands this and cuts my hair to look great curly. I like to have it blown out when I get it done and I was amazed and what she was able to do. For the first time in years, I did not want to go straight home from the salon and wash my hair. Not only is she a great stylist, she is magic with color! No zebra striped highlights, and the color went with my skin tone. Shelley is also great fun to talk to , so I enjoyed the time I was there too. If you are looking for a talented, hip, up to date hairdresser, look no further. read more

Nadine gave me the hair of my dreams! I wanted an ombré with very bright ends, and an extremely subtle hint of purple, and that is exactly what I got. I'm so happy with the way it turned out and will definitely be coming back!! Also great service with complimentary beverages and nice music selections. read more

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