I am extremely particular with my hair. Although I currently live in the DMV, I wait to fly back out to Los Angeles to go to my stylist. However, I decided to take a chance on this place because I had messed up the color of my hair. I have asian jet black hair so I previously tried to do an ombre and it turned out brassy. I went from brassy brown ombre to gunmetal gray ombre. So a few things I noticed: 1. When I originally emailed in to see if it was possible to fix my ombre to a gunmetal gray balayage, Joseph had told me that he didn't recommend it. Which shows me that his reputation is pure. He wasn't going to lie to me and pretend that he could do it just to get a new customer. He told me to wait and get my hair to a certain point. 2. After some back and forth about setting up a consultation, we finally set one up. He was extremely professional and patient with my schedule because I kept shifting things around. 3. Consultation: Aileen made me feel at ease immediately. When she talked to me she knew exactly what I wanted and admitted that this would be the first time she's ever done a gray balayage, but walked my through the color palette and how the process would work. I admit that I was scared, but her admittance to this also showed me that she was honest and if she didn't think she could do it, she'd make it known. I could tell that she was proud of her reputation. 4. GAME DAY(aka appointment day)- Although the salon is very simple, I think that it is perfect. There isn't flashy whatevers around, just a really cool hair dryer that evenly distributed the heat. I was also super happy that I wasn't put in front of a mirror to stare at myself for 3 hours. Instead, they had me sit at a table filled with magazines and in front of a TV. Aileen was extremely thorough and patient. I have a lot of hair. I constantly fill a bucket with just a trim. She painted each strand of hair like it was a painting. I was very nervous the whole time, but Aileen knew what she was doing. As soon as I saw my hair, I couldn't help but freak out. IT WAS PERFECT. The color was everything I had wanted and more. My hair looked shinier and healthy even though it had just gone a pretty tough process. Final Thoughts: I am so impressed.with their professionalism and care. They clearly care about their reputation and their clients. Advice: With a beautiful product comes a hefty price. The only thing I'd have a con about this place is the price, but I understand why.... I mean... come on.... Aileen painted EACH strand of hair one by one. So be prepared to drop money for a good color. read more

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I usually never leave reviews, but I feel compelled to share my experience so others can avoid going through this. I recently moved to the area and chose Salon Joseph based on their excellent online reputation. To start with the positives: the salon is incredibly clean, the front-desk staff and the owner are very nice, and booking an appointment was seamless. Unfortunately, my actual hair experience was devastating. I went in on a Friday afternoon right before my birthday weekend, excited for a refresh. My hair was already at a nice shoulder-length long bob, and I explicitly asked for just one inch off. My stylist, who I believe was named Amira, seemed hesitant from the start. As she began cutting, she started adding unrequested layers. By the time she reached the front, I realized things were going terribly wrong, it was far shorter than what I had asked for. Once she blow-dried it, the full extent of the damage was clear. The back was longer than the front, chunks were missing, and the layers were completely unblended. Because I have finer hair, the texturing made the bottom look incredibly thin. When I pointed this out, she tried to claim I already had short pieces in the front, which was simply not true to this extreme. I was on the verge of tears, at which point the owner, Joseph, kindly stepped in to try and fix it. While I appreciate his effort to make it better, the hair was already cut too short to properly salvage. He trimmed the back to make it more even, but the front remains uneven, choppy, and missing sections. I left the salon holding back tears and feeling incredibly self-conscious for my birthday. Despite the severe mistake, I was still charged full price for the service. The cut is too short to even pull back into a ponytail, and I don't know how it can be fixed at this point. read more

Best hair salon in Arlington! Joseph really takes the time to understand your hair type and hair routine to ensure that you get the best haircut for you. The salon is clean and everyone was so friendly :) read more

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I have been getting my hair cut and colored here for about 2 years and unfortunately did not get what I asked for this past time. I just wanted a color and simple trim, but instead, got very short layers and curtain bangs that I did not ask for. The face framing are way too thick and uneven. Sadly I won't be returning. read more

Joe joe slayedddd my hair nobody could've done it better YOU WILL NOT REGRET book!!!!! read more

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Joe always does amazing with my hair!! I can't say enough good things about Salon Joseph! Friendly, professional, and amazing service! read more

Salon Joseph - i get partial highlights/full highlights and a cut! - Hair Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

After researching salons for two months, my husband decided Salon Joseph would be a good salon since they are "Award winning". When he called to make my appointment, he requested someone who really knew what they were doing and could help me decide which colors and cute would look best for me. We were referred to Aileen, a Master Stylist. I told Aileen that I wanted a very natural color with very subtle balayage highlights. I even showed her photos. I also told her that I hated blunt haircuts and that I need layers. I also only wanted 4 inches cut off. I got ALL OVER foils of bleach and brown?? (I didn't want my roots to be touched with bleach or dye.) My haircut was hideous. It was a jagged blunt cut. You could see EVERY SINGLE PASS she made. Also the under layers were MUCH shorter than the top layer.(I didn't see the cut errors until I blow dried my hair myself) And way more than 4 inches was cut off. Clearly a HUGE communication error. It was almost as if she didn't hear me. Or didn't care to hear me. When I walked out into the sunlight, my hair was purple. My husband walked back in and asked why my hair was purple. They assured us that it would wash out. As the day continued, it got worse. And by that evening, the crown of my head was orange and my ends were lavander. After washing my hair, the purple didn't fade and I got a close look at the cut, and immediately called the salon. Solution: No questions asked, the salon refunded our money. I went to Cincinnati to have my hair fixed by someone I trusted. The stylist who fixed my hair couldn't believe how terrible my cut and color were. She just kept cringing. Please ladies, POST PICTURES of your hair (good or bad) so women can make an educated decision. As for me and my hair, I will never be back. While I was at Salon Joseph, I saw what the other stylists were putting out, the owner included, and it wasn't impressive. And certainly not award winning. read more

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This is my favorite hair salon. I have been going here for about 7 years and I am always very happy with my hair. I get cut, color and foil every few months. I really enjoy my time there and love chatting with the wonderful staff . Joseph and Mariyam are both amazing colorists and do a great job with my curly hair. Thank you Salon Joseph. read more

I went yesterday to get my balayage darker, I end up with ash greenish hair in the bottom and some ash blonde in the top. I asked for face framing haircut and it looks like ugly long bangs so I can say that they don't listen to what you want, I had to pay extra to get it fix today. read more

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I went to Souki for a hair color consult and a haircut. She was patient and honest in regards to the best way forward on the color and encouraged me to think about it and come back. And then she gave me one of the best hair cuts that I have ever received for the price listed on the website. All of the employees were friendly and professional. Super great experience. I really appreciated that there was no pressure at all in the decision about the color. And I love my haircut. I will definitely go back to Souki and bring my daughters as well. read more

I always go here for my hair treatment/color!!! I've been a loyal costumer for years now! And I only trust Salon Joseph!!! I always get Ms. Aileen! She's the best! She always matches my hair color to my skin which makes my skin glowwwyy!! They are pretty busy most of the time, so better call then ahead of time. :) read more

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My old hair stylist retired so I decided to try Salon Joseph for a trim. I had seen several good review. I brought a photo and was very specific about just wanting the split ends trimmed off. I got the worst haircut of my entire life, they chopped off an enormous amount of hair and it looks so bad that random strangers are stopping me in the grocery store to ask what happened. I would advise you to avoid this salon . While all the employees seem nice and the premises are clean and attractive, they were just awful at cutting hair. read more

Soukie is AMAZING. My teen wanted pink hair for as long as I can remember. She researched on her own and chose Salon Joseph. Soukie spent extra time with my teen, talked to her about the exact shade, results and process; recommended the best option, colored, cut, styled and curled her hair, talked about how to take care of her new color, and recommended exact products. Soukie is very patient and exacting - highly recommend! I also have videos that show the movement, dimension, contrast and skill Soukie put into this process, if you are interested, just message me (video would not post originally, for some reason). There are many shades of many colors to try, and if this is something you have been wanting to do, take the plunge with Soukie. read more

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I seriously wonder how this salon got the award for the best hair salon in Arlington for 2013. How i came up with 1 star review rating only? See below: 1. Hair length was only shorten. it has no style as requested. Not worth $70. Im a first time customer. i showed Joseph some pictures of hair styles i prefer to have. He used his judgment and said it wont be suitable for me. So i said, i wanna change my hair style, pls give me a hair cut based on yr judgment. I ended up having my long hair being cut to shorter length. Thats it! No style. No bangs. Just shorten. And it costed $70 to just shorten yr hair. This work can be done at any other salon for less than $50. ABSOLUTELY DISAPPOINTED. 2. Condescending When Joseph finished the haircut, i simply asked...so no bangs with this hairstyle?! He said, "Do u know what bangs is?" 3. Service requested, was not provided Once i got in, they were acting all nice. A gal asked me whether i want some drink. I told her i would like to have some water TWICE. No water...even until i finished the haircut and made the payment. 4. Unnecessary service is provided Once the haircut is done, joseph and the other gal blew dry my hair with 4 big round combs. Each of them pull my hair to each side. I just felt that they kept pulling my hair and i felt dizzy and uncomfortable. Seriously?! 2 people to blow dry my less than normal amount of hair. Is it necessary?! 5 stars deducted 4 points above = 1 star left NOT RECOMMENDED! read more

I started coming to Salon Joseph just before my wedding last year in July 2016. All the hair stylist are great. My daughters also get their hair done here. We first came based on convenience of location but so pleasantly surprised to find a great salon & close to our house. You can't go wrong with any of the stylist so if you're looking for a new place,go to Salon Joseph! read more

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I can't believe anyone under 50 has there hair done here. I walked in and entered old lady time warp. Eeeck. Old, dirty, and yuck. I left. If they can't even care about the cleanliness and appearance of the salon, how can they really care about the appearance of your hair?? I finally got some free time to post about my travels and experiences, so I don't think a reader assumes the post date of a review is the same as the date of service. I stand by my reviews 100%. Your salon could stand 4 updating but I think my mom would like it regardless. read more

Small place with excellent customer service and stylish, if spare, decor. I've been getting periodic haircuts (medium-length curly hair) from Joseph for about three years. He is a warm, friendly guy who clearly has a lot of experience. He had his own clientele in a larger salon across the street until about two years ago. Another stylist here gave me very nice, understated reddish highlights a year or so ago. There is also a reasonable selection of hair products up front for purchase. I also brought all the ladies in my wedding party here last year (planned with Joseph in advance, obviously), and they handled it very well and executed our ideas of what we wanted done. Like most hair salons, they take credit cards for payment but not for tips. Definitely make an appointment, and note that it's not always easy to find a weekend appointment with less than 2 weeks notice. It's located at the end of a strip mall, and it's easy to miss the parking lot entrance on the first try. The salon has about three reserved spots directly in front for customers. read more

Do not go to this hair salon. I went there for hair color, and had a picture what exactly i want. The color came out not even close to that picture. I went there again he tried to fix it. But the roots came out too bright. And it looks so so cheap on my dark hair. I asked for refund. They said you can come and we fix it again. 3rd time???? My hair looks ridiculous now. read more

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For most of my adult life, I have prided myself on being able to take a pair of electric clippers and give myself a decent haircut. No, it doesn't have that "salon" look, but it looks good enough, gets rid of the shag, and saves me a ton of money. Then one day I decided go get a real haircut. I had heard good things about Salon Joseph, so I showed up and let Susan work her magic. And magic it was! She worked with my particular brand of giant head and unique follicular issues, and for $40 I got a cut that looked great, grew out well, and netted me COMPLIMENTS. From ladies! Attractive ones! I don't like parting with my hard-earned money if I don't have to, but I now consider this a necessary expense. I look and feel so much better when Susan cuts my hair. I go there about once every six weeks now, and I feel out-of-sorts when the appointment has to be pushed back due to my schedule. I recently moved to Silver Spring but I will still make the regular drive to Salon Joseph because it is that good. Every six weeks means over 8 haircuts per year. At $320, that's a hell of a lot more expensive than the $20 pair of clippers I picked up at the Best Buy. But it's worth it. Highly recommended! read more

I worked with Mariam today and she was wonderful! Ombré got outgrown in a bad way and Mariam saved me. I got cut and color for a very reasonable price and made a new Latina friend to come chat with and make my hair look good. Highly recommend Joseph Salon. read more

Big fan of this salon. Jordan has been cutting my hair for almost a year now, and she's great. It took me 3 years bouncing around stylists before I found her, and now I don't know what I did without her. She's great about listening to what I want, but isn't afraid to suggest new things. It's not cheap ($60/haircut), but I always feel OK about it. She puts in the time, doesn't rush you, and you always leave looking your best. read more

Don't let the location/outward appearance fool you. It's in a tiny strip mall with three parking spots in front, but this salon is a gem. I had a haircut with Susan, and she was spectacular. I have weird hair, and I'm almost always unsatisfied with haircuts, but Susan was a pro. I didn't even know exactly what I wanted aside from super short (I came in with hair past my shoulders), so she talked to me and we decided options and she said "I can always cut more off," and off she went. She listened to me (which I have found rare among hair stylists) and was efficient and good. Highly recommended. Only thing is, it is expensive (I ended up paying about $75 with tip). But with their fantastic customer service and skilled stylists, it's worth it. read more

Hey, they did a great job with my daughter's wedding party, and maybe they're the place where my daughter got her nice, new, shorter cut, so I'm giving them a five unless I hear otherwise. :-) read more

my mom goes here and swears by joe. she made an appointment for me and i went, a bit nervous because i've had bad experiences with hairdressers claiming they know how to work with blondes before. i honestly think this was the best my hair has EVER been dyed. Joe and his staff was sooooo incredibly friendly and sweet. i am so happy with what he did. i HIGHLY recommend him! read more

Salon Joseph - Hair Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great team, especially Miriam. They've always been kind and helpful when I have questions about hair care and hair styling, and I always feel good when I leave with a new cut. Definite recommend for men's cuts. read more

I was desperately seeking a new hair stylist in the area and decided to try Salon Joseph - I'm really glad that I did. First, the shop is a little oasis in the middle of a blah strip shopping center. Don't let that discourage you. Inside, the staff is friendly and welcoming, offer you a drink, and set the tone for a relaxing atmosphere. Joseph was super friendly and gave great advice about what to do with my hair while also listening to my opinion. His assistant in training was watching his technique while he cut (I felt so important!), and they both made pleasant conversation with me but weren't so chatty that I felt I had to talk the whole time. I am...how should I put this...insanely detail-oriented. So I have learned to be very explicit in my instructions of what I want for my haircut (or my coffee, or my manicure, etc.). Now I do not have a very complicated haircut or hair texture, but let me tell you, I would still find stylists would screw up my bangs or put in too many layers, or take off more length than I wanted. This is the only salon I have gone to that got all my little details right. Joseph did a great job of listening to what I wanted...imagine that, at a hair salon. And watching him cut, you can tell the man knows what he is doing. Then, added bonus, he actually gave me a great blow-out style (I know, this should be expected at a hair salon, but I can't tell you how many hair stylists I've been to that would give me weird styles after cutting my hair). Seriously, it was awesome, and it passed the boyfriend test at home later that day (meaning, my boyfriend actually noticed and commented on my hair). Joseph's rates are reasonably priced for this area, and while the guy is a pro, its not impossible to get an appointment. Based off my one experience so far, I would recommend this salon to my friends, and definitely plan on going back. read more

I've been here a few times and was pleased with the first few experiences. However, my most recent experience was not good at all. I got highlights with the hairdresser Suki and they looked awful. At first when it was done it did not look that bad but later that day and for the days to come it looked really bad. The bottom half of my head was a silver/white, streaky mess and the top half of my head was brown and a weird yellow blonde. She also did my friends hair the same day and messed up her hair as well. I recommended Miryam. She's awesome! read more

This salon business conduct is shady. They sell "samples not for resale" and when they are faced with it, they audaciously say "oh well, we sell it". Regardless of their service, I wouldn't deal with dishonest people. read more

Extremely over price ...and not worth it. That's all. Any Hair Cuttery will do exactly the same for much more less. read more

I spent two years growing out my hair just so I can get my hair dyed a mixture of purple and red. I decided to go with Salon Joseph because of the reviews. I had a conversation with the front desk to help me understand what to expect and she scheduled me for full highlights and hair cut. I thought she knew what I wanted based on everything I had told her. What I wanted was one color throughout my hair of the red/purple color. When I met with Soukie, my colorist, I explained once again what I wanted. Instead what I got the first time around was highlights of violet. In just one to two washes my hair became orange. I admit I didn't go with the shampoo and conditioner combo as the colorist suggested but I did not want violet highlights. I felt depressed to the point that I had to make a call to them letting them know that I was not happy with my hair. I came back in and we went over the color again. The hair color I got was okay, not quite what I wanted but I could deal with it. What happened next is that the highlights that she applied on me was very noticeable and the shampoo and conditioner that they recommended the second time that I decided to buy did not work. I now have stripes of pink hair and light brown roots. So here I am, again feeling depressed. This was my first time and I feel traumatized to go to the salon. read more

Okay. So I'm torn. The first time I went to Joe he did a GREAT job. Seriously. My hair was very shiny and smelled like the outdoors (in a good way). I've since been four more times. Well, in each instance, Joe was also working on two or three other clients simultaneously. If that resulted in glossy great-smelling hair, I'd be okay with it - hell, I'd encourage it. But, I felt like I was rushed out and my hair ... neither particularly shiny nor good-smelly. Plus, my bill was a little over $250 (that included all-over highlights). Yikes! Too rich for my blood. read more

Well this is a decent salon, i went there thrice, the first time was good, but the second was bad- Joseph is a good stylist but he doesnt listen to what we say, he does what he thinks is best , otherwise says " its not possible" the third time was bad, my layered hair cut was okay, he chopped off too much hair and the worst part was my bangs- they were left poking out into nowhere and totally unmanageable , left the place with a heavy heart almost in tears . read more

I saw Miryam yesterday for a trim... She did a horrific job at layering my hair !!! It looks like I have a bob haircut and then long pieces on hair on the bottom portion! I didn't even want to return to fix it because clearly she doesn't know what she is doing. I am highly upset... I graduate tomorrow and all I want is a refund! But they do not grant refunds. So now I have to go to another salon to fix this horrible layers she did... read more

Pros: Staff were friendly and nice. Cons: Not impressed with the styling and execution skills. I got a perm that it not properly done and is wearing off after three weeks. It is uneven on sides of my head and the back part is done in a patchy way. I think the perm solution didn't even touch some of the hair in the back of my head. I wanted a perm style that goes well with my face and wanted a trim and style with modern look, but i got a simple blah perm and a weird trim that left me looking like someone from 80s with frizzy hair. It is also not properly done so i need to get it fixed but i am afraid it will damage my hair to get another perm so soon. While I was sitting there getting my perm, i checked other customers and I personally didn't see any styling that impresses me. Maybe it happened to be a bad day, but i won't risk going there again, given the high price. read more

Rating for my wife who, like others who have reported here, researched and found this place to be award winning and relatively well reviewed. Her experience was aweful and resulted in her having to go to a real professional to salvage her hair. The second profesional asked if this was a new stylist, but it was not, it happened to be the owner. Very disappointed in this place but also happy that we were able to find a spot to have it fixed. read more

I moved to the area about a year ago, and have been shopping around for a good hair place since then. Finally a success! I get blonde highlights (naturally I have dark/dirty blonde hair), and Joe did a fantastic job. I wanted to lighten up my hair for summer but keep it blended and natural, no streaks!!! He did just that. Wonderful experience. It cost me $160, but was worth it to get exactly what I wanted, and a friendly stylist and nice and relaxing environment along with it. Highly recommended!!! Remember to bring cash, as tips are cash only! Also if you're an AMEX member like me, they don't take it so have another way to pay ready. read more

Went to a couple of high end salons looking for someone who does great color and found Salon Joseph. I'm glad I did my research and read the reviews! Joseph did my highlights and they turned out beautiful. Not an easy transition from a brunette to a blonde but it looks gorgeous and super flattering. Very reasonable. Highly recommend. read more

Very happy with the color I got from Daniel. I came in with what can only be described as a disaster on my head. Another Arlington salon, which shall remain nameless, did some really weird stuff with my color so I had a band of light blonde around my head. They said it couldn't be fixed. Well, Daniel fixed it and recommended a slightly darker shade which I liked better anyway. And, he was quick and gave me a blowout without heaping a bunch of product in my hair. Hallelujia! In addition, the washing stations are actually comfortable, which is rare! There is one minor drawback, however. They have a big table that everyone is seated around which they have color applied. That works for grabbing additional magazines to read, but could be annoying if you have other people at the table having conversations you're not interetsed in. (as was the case while I was there). I'll certainly be back, but next time I'll ask to sit at the regular station. read more

I had an amazing haircut done by Miryam !! She knew exactly what I wanted and I couldn't be happier with my new haircut.

After months of dealing with bad dye jobs and cuts at multiple different salons, I knew I needed help. I called Salon Joseph because of their good reviews online and asked if I could come in for a consult to see what could be done about my hair. They were able to fit me in that day with Miriam, which was great! When I arrived, I explained that in the attempt to lighten my hair back to its natural color and do bayalage on top, my previous salon had somehow managed to turn my hair orange with blond roots. No bueno. Miriam really took her time to look at my hair and determine what could be done. She strand-tested my hair to see if it could take bleach, and then we decided to start with an all-over color that matches as close as possible to my natural hair color. So far, I'm very pleased. Miriam seems like she knows what she's doing, and made me feel a lot better about my hair situation. I'm giving 4 stars right now, but if everything goes well next week with getting the bayalage done, it'll be 5! read more