This beautifully simple salon is a wonder of obvious technique and subtle cutting. It continually makes it a hair cut that moves lightly as I move. My husband thoughtfully remarked that Sam's cutting was like an architect building his creation. Sam has experience in London and New York and was called to move to Frederick by our quality of life. He is on Fourth Street on a quiet street. If you're lucky Harris, their dog, will make a sassy appearance. I hope he never moves; I like him so much. read more

Friendly service and a great cut! Loved this salon! Staff was super friendly and the hairstylist took time to explain options and listen to my concerns and preferences. She did a great job with my naturally curly hair and taught me a couple tricks to better keep it healthy. read more

I'm so glad I found this hair salon! Calm, clean, and quiet and they provide excellent, friendly customer service!

I have been going to Sam Wong Salon for years and still drive back to Frederick, MD every 5 weeks for color and sometimes trim for my very long, aging hair. Their organic products are spot on for my hair and I often am stopped by folks complimenting me on my hair. In large part, this is because of Sam. Upscale but not pretentious, the whole staff is welcoming and talented. read more

I really wanted to like this place as I've been looking for a replacement to Kindle and Boom since I moved to Frederick. So I make an appointment and show up on time. I wait about ten minutes and the receptionist tells me that the stylist is still with another customer. Then she comes downstairs and apologizes and says it'll be another twenty minutes. I'm still okay with that and I tell her I'll walk around town and come back. I come back twenty minutes later and I wait and wait and wait, until the receptionist has to give me a shampoo... The stylist comes down thirty minutes after I had come back so overall an hour after my scheduled time. Anyway the haircut was alright but it's pretty unprofessional to make someone wait that long. Normally I would have walked out but I needed a haircut right before a trip. The stylist said that earlier she had to cut someone's hair and they had way more hair than she expected and it set everything back. When I first called they made a point of asking me for my phone number. Why didn't they call and let me know it would be an hour after my scheduled time? If they had let me know I wouldn't be leaving this bad review. read more

After trying many other stylists in the Frederick area, I have finally found my go to stylist, Jillian, at Sam Wong Salon! The salon is beautiful. It gives off such a tranquil vibe and I am instantly relaxed and at ease upon entering. You have an initial consultation on the main floor before proceeding to the shampoo area where you are offered a moisturizing/hot towel hand treatment-so nice! The whole process is smooth and peaceful and the salon was not crowded or noisy when I was there...very relaxing! In regards to Jillian, I could not praise her more. She was very professional and I have honestly never had a stylist who is so tuned in to what my desires are for my cut. She listened, asked questions, and gave recommendations. Conversation was easy and comfortable the whole time and I trusted her from the start. I was very pleased with the end result and I will be returning to Jillian for my future hair care needs. I highly recommend her to anyone! read more

Jillian at Sam Wong saved my hair. I had a bad experience with layers, really bad. I basically had two haircuts the layers were so drastic. Yes, business in the front party in the back situation. I needed to find an expert to help me keep the long locks I had taken so long to grow out But ditch the borderline mullet. Jillian did just that. She very professionally had a consultation with me and gave me the very best haircut I could have ever imagined. That is how Jillian saved my hair. Also, complimentary threading and hand moisturizing treatment was pretty awesome!!! Sam Wong salon is in a beautiful old bank. This historic building is bright and modern inside. I left feeling refreshed and beautiful. Every time I come back to see the family I will come visit Jillian at Sam Wong no doubt. read more

I think I have finally found my forever salon! What a nice, relaxing atmosphere. Even at capacity, this salon is serene, very zen. Nice, but of course, atmosphere isn't your main consideration when choosing a hair salon. I've been to the salon twice now and I'm so very happy with the results. The haircut, color and highlights Jennifer gave me were perfect. Jennifer was able to tone down the gold and red shades I've been fighting for some time. She succeeded where so many other salons had failed. I love the beautiful natural looking ash blonde color she gave me. An added bonus is the products used at Sam Wong. These products leave your hair feeling awesome with out the toxic ingredients found in other brands. I can't imagine going anywhere else for haircuts and color. read more

I used Sam Wong Salon in Jan of 2009 when I got married at the courthouse. They did my hair and makeup and did an AWESOME job. I love what they did! I used to go another place in town to get my hair actually cut, and when I called there recently, I found out my stylist was no longer there. I was bummed but was determined to find out where she went- Sam Wong! I was thrilled! Jillian White is not only one of the sweetest and most sincere people you'll meet, she does fantastic hair. She listens to you and really gets a sense of what you're looking for, and then guides you to a cut that would be best for your face shape. I am always happy with my haircuts and will continue to go there. Sam Wong salon is comfortable and relaxing and the staff couldn't be nicer. read more

I'll say it over and over-this will likely be the only salon I'll ever go to in my lifetime if I can help it. There is NO comparison and I've been around the block w stylists/ products/ environs. It's not a place for loud, screaming, burning, noxious chaos. The owners are the ultimate and original environmentalists and have created a concept that I've searched my entire adult life to find. Italian organic products that you will wonder how you've lived without, soothing space and top stylists in the region. Thanks to a recommendation from a friend long ago, I've been loyal to Sam Wong Salon and SUZI in particular for years. I drive over 60 miles to get here, regardless of life's schedule, because it is my happy place. Thank you for keeping me fresh and healthy!!! You must come here. read more

From Olivia's amazing shampooing skills to Sam's expert hair cutting/styling you can be assured you are getting top service here in a calm and peaceful atmosphere. Highly recommend read more

Since moving back to MD from CA 18 months ago, I'd struggled to find a new stylist/salon. I went to three different places, and sometimes I'd like the cut, but not the color, or vice versa. The last place I went gave me a cut I hated, so I was feeling discouraged. Finally, a co-worker recommended Sam Wong, so I called and explained what I wanted to the receptionist, and she set me up with an appointment with Ana Maria. The salon is in a great space in downtown Frederick, with high ceilings, lots of natural light, really comfortable shampoo sinks (this doesn't seem like a big deal, but it really matters when they spend a good amount of time washing color out of your hair and giving a nice head massage!), and the products they use smell great. Ana Maria really listened to what I said, we picked out a great color, and she told me that it might take some time to get my hair cut back to where I wanted it, but she knew what she needed to do to get it started. I've been back twice, and have my third visit coming up. My hair is getting back to a good place and I would absolutely recommend Sam Wong Salon. Also, I get my brows threaded by Supriya. She does a great job, even though I find, in general, that threading hurts more than waxing. However, I know waxing isn't the best for my skin, so I'll stick with the minor discomfort of threading. read more

Place is really clean and nice but the hair dresser has no idea of what she was doing. She did a treatment on my hair and did not remove the treatment good enough. She blowed dried it just as good as my 3 year old son would do it. REALKY BAD. Absolutely for sure she did not go to hair school. Extremely disappointed with the service. read more

I am a new client at Sam Wong but believe I have found my salon for life. The salon itself is absolutely lovely and very tranquil and soothing. Every staff member I encountered was polite, friendly and helpful. Sam Wong Salon was also CLEAN! I cannot tell you how many times I have entered a new salon only to find the floor covered in hair and the bathroom filthy. Not so at Sam Wong. Caitlin was my stylist. She gave me the best consultation I've ever had then proceeded to color and cut my hair beautifully. She knew to converse when I wanted it and be quiet when that was right. There was no pressure to buy expensive products I didn't need (although I did buy the styling spray she used because it really was good) and the shampoo/hand treatment was amazing. I've never seen shampoo chairs like the ones they have but I don't want to ever go back to the old style. I would recommend this salon to anyone (and already have to quite a number of people). read more

This salon & it's staff is excellent! They offer first class customer service (even water, tea, or wine) and the atmosphere is so relaxing. It's clean & green & the products they use not only make your hair look good but it's good for you. Stacy colored, styled & cut my hair and did amazing work. I have super thick, curly, wavy, textured hair that was full of dead ends and color damaged and she took her time and made it beautiful again. She also gave so many tips on how to maintain it and keep it healthy. So glad I found Sam Wong Salon! read more

I went to Sam Wong to get a cut/color this weekend. It was my first time to the salon since they moved from the smaller location on Market street. First of all, the space is BEAUTIFUL. It's a big improvement from the small studio. The ceilings are high and everything is bright and open. The location is great, too! There are a lot of new servies that the salon offers, too, because of the larger space. Krista did a root touch-up and gave me a trim. Nothing too major, but she did an awesome job. I had never just had my roots touched up- I was nervous that the color wouldn't blend well. But, she matched it perfectly and my hair looks as if I had an all-over color. My haircut was great as well- she did exactly what I asked for. She even styled my hair in a way that I would actually wear it (most of the time I have to come home from a haircut and "fix" my hair). The price was extrememly reasonable and the products she used were great. I will definitely be going back for future appointments. read more

I had a great haircut with Jillian this evening. Jillian gives great consultations and truly listens to what you want/ don't want from a haircut. I have very straight, long hair, and Jillian's skill with layering always brings a nice texture and shape to my hair. An added bonus is that Sam Wong Salon is in a beautiful, open, and relaxing atmosphere. The products they use leave my hair smelling and feeling great. read more

Well my hope against hope that this place didn't change unfortunately didn't hold up. My two favorite stylists have left. This is still a very nice salon with very good facilities and such, but the raison d'être for my trips here is sadly no longer... read more

Clean and crisp decor with a very cool, zen-like vibe. Stacey is magic with her color skills.

I visited this salon in October and November 2010 for cut and color. First of all, the "organic" hair color may indeed be all organic, but it was the most damaging color process that has happened to my fine textured hair since I permed it in the 1980s. Maybe those chemicals work on thicker/curly hair, but it was very damaging to mine. Last month when I went back for a color fix and cut, I was informed that Sam was overbooked and would be running about 30 minutes late. This would not have happened at a well-managed salon - especially one that charges the higher prices that this place does. And why didn't anyone call me ahead of time - did they just figure this out before I walked in the door? I was there from 3pm until 7:30pm - just for a one process color, conditioner and cut on my fairly short hair. I hated the color - for the first time in my life I was a brunette - and I specifically told Sam this 3 times before I left. Rather than offering to fix right then, or offering a refund, I was told that it would lighten up and maybe I would like it better over time. Also, the entire time he was supposed to be cutting my hair, his head was on "swivel" directing his assistant as to what to do with three other clients all scheduled for the same time. Biggest waste of time and $ - and damage to my hair. read more

High quality, good salon in downtown Frederick. Everyone is very nice and friendly here. A lot of talented stylists but if you go, ask for Sara Gemmel. She is so sweet and does a great job on cuts, color, and styling! She has great suggestions and guidance based on your specific hair type and the look you are trying to achieve. Highly, highly recommend her and the salon too! read more

Sam Wong Salon is a unique salon, with an amazingly tranquil atmosphere. The music is nice, not obnoxious like so many salons. The stylists are courteous, not tacky like so many salons. You would never know that they color hair there because there aren't any offensive odors; in fact, my shampoo smelled like a dessert and so did the color! You can tell they are growing. The phone is very busy, lots of people with questions I think. They have a website for explanations. My friend has had the threading and a massage; she said both are "consistently perfect." I'll be trying those soon. I am so glad to have found a salon that just isn't too much of anything! Funny, but I wasn't looking for the atmosphere they have, but now that I've experienced it...well, they've raised the bar. read more

I am utterly delighted with my haircut from David. I can guarantee that I will walk into my appointment with news of another compliment I have received over the previous month. His methods are current, and his styles cutting edge. I highly recommend. read more

Love this salon! I have been a customer here for a few years, and I have never been to another place where I felt so welcome and listened to. The environment is serene but not stiff, the staff is kind, the prices are super reasonable, and the quality of the products and service are excellent. Caitlin is a wonderful stylist and colorist who knows how to make you feel comfortable and how to interpret your vague ideas into a style that works well for you. I cannot recommend her highly enough! read more

Went to Krista yesterday for full highlight and she did an amazing job! The salon was beautiful and it was the most relaxing Saturday I'd had in awhile! Highly recommend Krista for all your hair color/cut needs! read more

I had an amazing experience the first highlight and haircut that I had with Sam, the owner of Sam Wong Salon. At $130 for a partial highlight and $85 for a haircut (not including tips), one would hope to have an amazing experience. Since the first appt went so well, I decided to get a straightening treatment. The cost - $350 (not including tips). I can't say it was exactly as I had been lead to believe, but after having a conversation with Sam, who was quite argumentative about my concern, I decided to just let it go. Another highlight/cut went by, quality of highlight not as good as the initial one. The following highlight/cut appt I brought up a concern at which time Sam became very argumentative again. The concern - that he blend the grow-out line a little better so that there wasn't a thick line across the top of my head. I really didn't want to go back after that appt but thought I would give it one more try. I made the appt today. About 30 minutes from scheduling the appt,, someone from the Salon called and said that Sam was canceling my appts, that he believed it wasn't a "good fit". Someone needs to redo their website because "exceed customer's expectations" is nowhere near the truth. I would have settled with just meeting expectations. read more

I went to Sam Wong for a hair cut and color. Stacy did a great job with my hair. BUT.....the iPad the salon uses for checkout did not add her tip (I told her before check out to add x amount for a tip). I left the salon pleased. Until the next day when the salon called me asking for tip authorization. I authorized the tip. Problem solved. Nope! I have had three phone calls from the salon over the past week about authorizing a tip. Mind you, to make an appointment you have to give them your bank card info. So why the constant bother? I have never been so harangued by a business. I will NEVER return to this poorly, most inefficiently run business. Sorry Stacy!! read more

I went here looking for a new stylist after moving from another state. I didn't really care for the stylist I got. I liked the idea of organic color until I had to sit under an extremely hot dryer for about 20 minutes. After that and about 10 more minutes, they stylist told me I had 5 more minutes and she went to the back and then she didn't come back for another 15 minutes. I asked her for a bang trim which she charged me $10 for even though I paid an exorbitant amount for the color and let her know I got my hair done every 3-4 weeks. Charging the $10 left a bad taste in my mouth - she could have had a customer for life, instead I decided to take my business elsewhere. It was nothing horrible, just nothing great. read more

LOVED my experience here! Stacy gave me an amazing new cut! She listened in the consultation and did a great job. The atmosphere, price, service, products, etc. were all very good. read more

First time there, I got a decent, but still overpriced haircut. On my second visit, Sam left me waiting for more than half an hour then showed up still chewing his lunch. The entire visit left me wanting to vomit from his bad food breath. That second visit was a disaster. Not only did I NOT get the trim I wanted and requested, I got a mullet cut that looked like hell. It looked like some sort of clown cut. No, no, no, no - never going back there! read more

All I want when I walk into a hair salon is to be heard,be treated well, relax and not be forced into small talk chit chat. When I leave I want my color to look like I was born with it and a good cut that last's a couple of months. This is what I get when I am at this place. I highly recommend Sam but when not available I have tried most of the team from time to time And I get great consistent results. The smells in the salon are wonderful but I'm not sure if that's the products or a burning candle they use organic fair trade products which is important to me. All in all a good honest local business! read more

There are no substitutes. The staff I have dealt with have been so nice and professional. It is a great atmosphere to pamper yourself. Sam is such a perfectionist. He always listens to me and tweaks what I want to the texture of my hair. I basically told him I want a grown up, professional long shag that i do not have to style but can run my fingers through it while drying it and it looks good - that is what I got. Which is something I have told every single stylist I have had and never get. I do not want suburbia mom hair (no offense suburbia moms) but that is what I always got. And can we talk about the bangs? With bangs being so trendy now you would think people were capable of cutting bangs - Nope. For 38 years I had nightmare bang cuts - despite showing pictures of bangs. I went in for my free bang trim in between cuts and he took his time and made sure they were perfect. What I love the most is how awesome my hair still looks as it is growing out. I would have to go every 5-6 weeks to get my hair looking decent before Sam - I can go a little longer with him so it makes the high cost of the cut worth it. I tried other stylists hoping to save a buck but the saying "you get what you pay for" holds true for Sam. Thank you Sam Wong Salon! read more

Was a little disappointed with my blow dry but would go back again to give the place another chance.

Beautiful atmosphere, awesome and talented people, no headache-inducing manicuring/hair-coloring fumes, and lovely haircuts. Erin has given me two great haircuts; my very picky husband was happy with a haircut from David. read more

After reading the YELP reviews and checking out their social media pages I decided to give Sam Wong Salon a try. From the minute I walked in it was a calm and relaxing experience. Amber, my stylist, was very professional and personable. I was very happy with my partial highlight and cut. My hair is very thick and she did a wonderful job not only color and cut but also with the blow-dry and styling. While I did use the YELP discount for first time customers her price was very reasonable even without a discount. If you are looking for a clean, professional salon I would encourage you to give them a try! read more

The next time you are in need of a cut or color- you have to go to Sam Wong Salon! I have been getting my eyebrows threaded (a practice that originated in India, I believe; the best alternative to waxing!) by Supriya for a few months now (she does the BEST job) and I finally decided to give the stylist a try! They are priced according to experience, so being on a bit of a budget, I opted for a "lower priced" stylist. Honestly, I could not tell the difference! David was my stylist and he was professional, friendly, and kind. He was running behind for my 230pm appointment, so the receptionist called me to let me know. While I was waiting (in their very Zen space), I was offered tea or wine. (I had both!) David also came over himself to let me know that he would only be a little while longer. Once I was in the chair, I felt like he really listened to me. He took time to consult with my decision to go darker with my hair (after already having highlights on it to begin with) and never once made me feel rushed. (They also use organic color- bonus!). I really enjoyed my visit to Sam Wong Salon. As I looked around, all the stylist seemed to be doing great work and seemed to be in a good mood. Seriously, give them a try! I'm really pleased with their work. read more