wow wow wow! do you want to look and feel beautiful? a little touch up on your color? a trim or a whole new look? going to a special event and want a fancy look, an up-do, a blow out, curls? this is your place! I truly can't say enough wonderful things about the owner (Antonio/ Ismail) and every stylist i have had here. from cut to color, just a great experience! Also, fun fact, across the world everyone knows Turks are the best hairdressers :) read more

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Amazing salon-a hidden gem in Ballston. I got an amazing cut/style and will definitely be back as I've found my new favorite salon.

I was able to get in and out in 30 minutes and Antonio gave me an amazing haircut and blow out! So amazing that I felt like people were staring at me as I walked home. I will definitely be returning here. read more

Such an amazing cut an blowout! Antonio was so sweet and able to take a walk in. I've never seen someone more skilled with a blow dryer. Will definitely be back:) read more

Salon Istanbul - Such an amazing cut and blowout! Antonio was so sweet and able to take a walk in. Will definitely be coming back! - Hair Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The owner is very attentive. Colors both dark and light hair well. Also gives good blow outs. I live upstairs in Randolph Tower's Apartment Building so very convenient! read more

Love my haircut and blowout by Antonio! I asked him for soft layers and he did not disappoint. Appreciate that he didn't go shorter than I asked! The location is convenient with lots of street parking around and walkable from metro too (a block from ballston station). read more

Salon Istanbul - Haircut by Antonio - Hair Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Had the best experience with Antonio Sari last week. I asked for highlights (full) and a cut with blow dry. He was quick and gave me a great deal on some pretty detailed coloring. I would highly recommend his business for even more complex requests! read more

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Got a butterfly cut and it's the perfect summer vibe. Antonio is a lovely man and so kind. Very lowkey. read more

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Just got my haircut here it's look beautiful I like a lot! Very well done and friendly customer. read more

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The owner took me as a walk-in and did such a great job! I wasn't even planning on getting a haircut today, but I've had good luck with a certain group of guys over the years who used to work for a famous DC hairdresser who came from Turkey. When I saw the name Istanbul Salon I wondered if this place might be part of that tradition, and it is. He demonstrated all the things the DC-famous salon was known for back in the day: listening to my needs, a precision cut, and super-fast work. I was in and out in 30 minutes. (I'm not naming the salon because I don't know if being connected to it is public information, but ask me if you want to know.) I don't live particularly close to Ballston, but I would make the trip out here just to get another haircut from the owner, read more

I love my new haircut from salon istanbul! Antonio is very professional and gave me exactly what I was looking for read more

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Antonio does my hair and I'm always super pleased with the results. He's also my go to for blowouts. He always makes time for his clients even when he's fully booked. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a staple salon! read more

It was my first time here today. His service is great and he's a nice guy. Antonio is a great person to go to! I would recommend this place!

Antonio is the best! he was does my wash and blow outs very nice and it will last for days, thank you!

One helluva Brazilian blowout! Go there. Very accommodating. Great results. 10 outta 10 would recommend.

Antonio is great. Antonio knows how to do brown girls' hair. Have recommended several people to go there.

With an appointment, waiting time was still an additional 29 minutes before I was seen. The salon itself is small and clean. The atmosphere seems to be on the older side. A women's haircut with wash and blow-dry was $110 before tip, which was on the high side. Cut itself wasn't the best I've ever had from experience to results. The salon I normally go to include wash, cut, blow dry, and style for 50 bucks, but maybe it's just the area. read more

One of the best haircut and blowouts I've ever received! Antonio was such a lovely time, highly recommend!

Antonio did amazing! Great service for a good price. Got a haircut and full hair color. I highly recommend going here.

I have been going to salon Istanbul for many years. I moved out of state and still come back to see Antonio. No one can cut and style hair like Antonio! I highly recommend salon Istanbul!! read more

I always get the best haircuts from Antonio and best brow/lip waxing from Mimi! They both always take the time to figure out what I'm looking for and deliver amazing results. read more

Antonio is the best! Love my haircut, he's so talented and very funny! Will be back most definitely

Worst haircut ever...I had been growing my hair out for years wanted a quick trim and nothing drastic my hair lady moved a little further away and I wasn't able to get to her so I decided to try this out. The style did NOT listen--kind of did what he wanted. I asked for my hair to be straightened at the end (how I style it). He air brushed it--spoiler it was uneven when I ran my fingers through it when I asked about he said it looks good. The vibe is so odd in there too--not like other salons in the area. I paid 100.00+ for someone to mess up my hair ...the guy is nice but I'd say go somewhere else if you don't want to have your hair messed up. I ended up have to go back to my usual stylist and had to cut off 6 inches to make it even. This was one expensive hair saga. Be warned. read more

Nice place. Spas salon stuff. They very nice, very kind, and you feel like hollywood When you leave, you feel like a movie star. I'm very happy to recommend this place to everybody to enjoy new experience. Thank you, try it, read more

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Robert gave me a great hair trim and blow out! He was thorough on all of my layers and constantly checked how I felt about the length and cut. I highly recommend this place! read more

Pro tip: always go to a Turkish salon, they do my hair right every time! They really know what they're doing read more

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Marty is an incredibly skilled hairdresser with over 35+ years of color, cut, and styling experience. I have thick hair with a lot of brassy undertones and I was able to get the level of blonde with the right amount of ash locked in between my highlights as my base color. Those of you with the thick and brassy undertones can relate to how difficult this is, especially in one shot. I am completely blown away by how amazing my hair came out! If you want the hair of your dreams, make sure to book your next appointment with Marty here. read more

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WAXING! Mimi is the best waxer I've ever had, hands down. She is careful, thorough, and so pleasant. She is in the salon after 5 on weekdays and all day Saturday. Reasonable rates, especially for the care she gives you. Best to call ahead and make sure she's there. You're in for the best wax of your life! read more

Salon Istanbul is an excellent salon with an excellent owner. He does very good work, the owner. And is quick and easy to converse with. I originally went to Salon Istanbul because I have an apartment in the building, Randolph Towers. But I would frequent the salon regardless. The quality of hair care is very good. They also do waxing but I haven't tried those services yet. Give Salon Istanbul a try. I don't believe they will disappoint! read more

Professional, friendly and quick service! My go to place for a haircut! Have not tried any other services yet, but definitely will! Close to Ballston metro read more

Antonio did a wonderful job on my cut and blow dry! Gave me the face framing pieces I asked for a the blowout was so relaxing.

Friendly and helpful. Responsive to requests and suggestions. A great stylist. Everyone in my circle goes here for haircuts and styling.

This review is for the haircut. Honestly, the only reason I came here was because I was looking for a reasonably priced haircut on short notice and my normal spot was closed. The recent reviews seemed okay, and I just needed to clean up my split ends. So, I called ahead for an appointment this afternoon. Pro: 1)it was fairly easy to make an appointment; service was fast, so there was no waiting around 2) I asked for 2 inches off, and Antonio followed that. I appreciate this, as sometimes hairstylists can get carried away. Con: 1) Poor hair wash: left my hair with major dandruff, which is not normal for me at all 2) Rough handling: During the wash, my hair was being tugged and pulled. Throughout my shampoo and cut, there were times I was cringing because Antonio was being really rough. Either he didn't notice or didn't care. I should have spoken up, but I am not familiar with this salon and didn't want to upset him before he took a pair of scissors to my hair. 3) Awful quality cut: I'm not really fussy with my hair. I'll ask for what I want, but other than that I don't get too bothered. However, this haircut was honestly one of the worst. The cuts were jagged and not consistent. The front of my hair normally frames my face well, but he just chopped and either didn't bother blending it with the rest of my hair or just did a poor job of it (maybe I'm not explaining correctly, but the picture attached shows it perfectly). This doesn't surprise me, as he really didn't take his time- from wash to finished cut it was maybe 20 minutes. I appreciate efficiency, but not when it comes at the expense of quality. The price of the haircut was $50 (which I understand is on the inexpensive side), but I'm not happy with the experience or the cut. I don't think it was worth it, and next time I'll wait a couple days to go to my normal spot, where the stylists are careful and diligent with their client's hair. read more

Salon Istanbul - The stylist here just chopped the front of my hair then either didn't bother to blend or did a poor job of it - Hair Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I got a terrific haircut from Antonio this week. He took the time to carefully layer and thin it. It's a nice clean salon. I can walk there. Would definitely recommend it. He did wonders shaping my hair after a previous unfortunate cut somewhere else. I'll be back. read more

Great! Antoine (Ismail) gave my son the best haircut he has had in a very long time. He asked him questions about what he wanted and it really made him feel great about getting the haircut he wanted. We are definitely coming back. read more

amazing service, talented stylists who know how to do hair extremely well! I will be back!

Came in as a Walk in and was quickly attended. Got a great haircut and a blow dry. Pretty quick and great service. Loved my hair.

I have been going to salon Istanbul for over two years now and I absolutely love the quality and the service. Antonio is awesome at recommending styles that will suit your face shape and style, which we all know is pure gold in a hair stylist! Most recently, I got my hair cut short from Antonio and I have been getting so many compliments from friends, family and strangers! The still looks awesome if I forget to style it too! Highly recommend this salon :) read more

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Antonio is great! I have gone for haircuts and blowouts. Antonio has been doing have for over 30 years and I always go to him when I have something important coming up! read more

My hair is hard to cut, but Antonio is reliable and skilled. Easy to book an appointment. I will be back!