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    Sense

    4.9 (53 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Hailey P.

    I've been going to Erin for years, and was SO excited when she opened Sense. There is no one that can do balayage quite like her, and I feel compelled to write this review as I'm in a coffee shop right now and someone just asked who does my hair color! I have medium brown hair to begin with, and Erin gives me a sunny golden balayage that grows out incredibly well. Given that I heat style my hair almost every day for work (ugh), I'm always amazed at how healthy she keeps it. Her new salon is such a gorgeous space and I love that she has other stylists come collaborate, like Marisa who flies in from LA to do cuts. I now get my hair cut by Marisa, and am obsessed with how she does it. She cuts the bottom very blunt which helps it look thicker, and then adds layers and texture for volume. My hair dries amazing when I let it air dry, which never used to happen! There's also a new art gallery upstairs and a healing space. I haven't tried that yet but it's definitely on my list. It's a gem in DC and I love supporting a women owned business!

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    Lauren C.

    I have been coming to Sense for years for haircuts and color services, and have always had an amazing experience. When I found out they were offering microblading I was so excited! I scheduled an appointment immediately and cannot recommend this service enough. Chloe was so wonderful throughout the experience, talking me through each step and spending a lot of time on the consultation portion of the appointment to make sure she knew what my vision was. When I tell you she knocked it out of the park ... I mean. Just check the pictures below. It seems like a trivial thing, but my confidence in my appearance has been majorly impacted by my eyebrow boost and I can't thank Chloe enough!

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    The nice inside and outside, the staff was friendly and the stylist who had cut my hair did an awesome job. I plan to return in the future.

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    Barbara is one of DC's great colorists! She makes my mousy hair sing beautiful blonde. Feel so lucky to be her client.

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    Barbara is a brilliant colorist and a great person. The atmosphere and decor is hip and charming at the same time. I highly recommend Sense!

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    Wonderfully intimate salon. I have been going to Mimi for many years now, and she is awesome!

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    Holy. Sh-t. !!!!!!…read more I can't find enough superlatives to describe Enders and the Burrow team. Enders (in collaboration with Ryan) fixed my hot hot HOT mess of a "balayage" (for which I paid $$$$) basically on the fly, in a fraction of the time, at a small fraction of the cost. Jarrell at the front desk is amazing. More adjectives: cool, high-energy, positive, perfectionistic, artistic, welcoming, amazing playlist. Best salon by far in my 8 years in DC!! My only regret is not finding them sooner.

    This was supposed to be a quick bang trim that turned into the worst haircut experience of my life…read more I went in for a trim and the stylist who cut my hair, Jen, made me extremely uncomfortable from the moment I sat down. First, I asked where I could put my bag down and she insisted it didn't matter and this would be quick and then was trying explaining how I wanted my bangs trimmed bc I want to grow them out and she was very dismissive about it and told me to relax and again, insisted that this would just be a super quick bang trim. I went to take my cardigan off bc I had waited around for a while and it got hot, and she said "whoa I didn't know you were going to get undressed." Generally, I felt rushed and thought that comment was weird but I tried to move past it, maybe she just a different sense of humor that's not for me but I don't really care, I just need a service done well, especially since I had to go to a wedding in 48 hours. But the part that bothered me the most was when she put the black cover around my neck, I went to move my hair from being caught under the black robe bc it feels uncomfortable for me, She literally said, word for word, "ma'am I need you to calm down. jeez people in this city are something else." I didn't know where she is from or what she thinks about people who live in this city but it is obviously very negative and was projected onto me. For context, my stylist was a white woman and I am a POC. FYI: People actually do have anxiety disorders and may need folks to be somewhat decent and welcoming in order to feel relaxed and not rushed in and out... I wouldn't have even cared about any of this if the haircut was good, but when I went home and brushed my hair properly it was literally cut at an awful uneven angle and Maybe they are nice if you're paying hundreds for a cut or color but they are not nice to folks going in for quick touch up services and apparently people in DC are "something else" so they already have preconceived notions about some of us I guess.

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    This is the MOST PROFESSIONAL Beauty Salon in Washington DC. They handle all hair types and they…read moreeven have a Color Bar. The ladies here do a wonderful job with hair care. They have excellent customer service and they cater to their customers' needs. Overall, they keep a really good time schedule and they make sure that you're in and out in a certain amount of time that they tell you as the estimate. I do also appreciate that they respect their customers time by doing this. I love that they have a point of sales system where you can pay by tap and that they don't really handle any cash, which is a good sign. Overall, this is the best hair salon in DC that I'm aware of. I trust them doing my hair, my daughter's hair, and I have referred people to come here. Thank you ladies!

    New month, new business to support…read more This place is one of a kind, a gem which deserves to shine. The staff was friendly and my services were booked in no time. Very clean establishment They offer coffee, tea, or water to guests Festive decor with some halloween candy at the front desk lol how cute! My services were done by Sonya and I'll say this, you need to book a trichologist! If you're suffering from hair loss, hair damages, dermatitis, and scalp issues, book someone certified to not just style your hair but customize the right care for your hair. Sonya did just that and she was sweet, understanding, not scornful of my hair condition, and really made a dull hair shine again. As someone battling dermatitis, I booked a cut, moisture hydration treatment, and scalp exfoliating detox masks and honey...this service was just what I needed. Sonya carefully explained everything to me from things do refrain from if my scalp became flared and how to manage it in between. I'm so relieved to have found her because my hair was missing this level of care and support. I'm scheduled to return soon and cannot wait to continue this journey to healthy hair with a dynamic stylist. Book the appointment and if you need special attention to the state of your hair, book Sonya-you won't regret it.

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    Aurora Salon

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    H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

    Had a great experience getting my hair done here after my previous salon experience left me with…read morelifeless hair! This salon is located on H Street and is very small so it's a little easy to miss. The vibe on the inside is very bohemian chic and everyone working there is super friendly. I can't remember the name of the woman who did my root touch up, but she did an awesome job and my color still looks great even though it was nearly a month ago that I came in! Liana did my haircut and she made my hair feel super light, soft and beautiful. I've already scheduled my follow-up appointment and can't wait to come back.

    I had been coming here for many months to do my roots without issue. I've always told the colorists…read morethat I like my natural hair and don't like to do anything to my hair that requires high maintenance since I'm very busy. After the root coloring turned my overall hair appearance much darker than my natural hair color over time, I asked for a low maintenance coloring style that could bring my hair back closer to its natural color, and for which I would need to do no up keep except keep coloring my roots. The colorist did a set of highlights on my hair that turned random strands of hair throughout my entire head ORANGE and completely damaged my hair. After I complained I had to return to get a gloss/toner. That did not solve the issue and my hair was back to orange immediately, so I had to contact the salon yet again and asked for a solution. For the first time, the colorist (a different one) told me the orange appearance will continue to come back unless I keep doing glossing or do an expensive full head single color appointment, which I was shocked to hear as that was exactly what I asked NOT to happen to my hair (and my time). They also said I should pay for a haircut. I asked the salon for an appointment for the full single color so someone could provide a more permanent solution to the issue. The salon refused to make that a complimentary visit. They also sent me a one-liner email saying I shouldn't come back. I don't typically write reviews and I am not pleased to write this as to a place that had otherwise been my regular salon for a basic root touch up. But there was serious miscommunication at every turn, rudeness by the owner for no good reason, and an unwillingness to actually pay to fix the situation for a loyal customer whose hair they destroyed on a permanent basis. Do not come here for any highlight related work.

    Saint Germain Salon - I asked for more platinum look once, and we grew bangs.

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    I did your homework. You no longer need to look for the best stylist for your blonde hair. Necip is…read morethe best for blonde highlights. His wealth of experience from another country coupled with experience now in the USA, make him a "hair whisperer." I've been going to him for about 20 years. I followed him when he changed salons. When I made a mistake of going elsewhere few times , Necip always had to fix the damage. He knows current trends, and I trust him with my hair. I will close my eyes during haircut and open them after blow-dry to see the magic. I immediately love the woman i see in the mirror. He is very kind, listens to you but will advise against a look that will not look the best on you. He cares about how the client looks and the way they will look after. He also cares about the health of your hair suggesting, a haircut when ends are damaged. I would be lost without him. Finally, everyone at the salon is very nice.

    Worst experience ever! Please run! Emily the receptionist is rude, disrespectful, not client…read moreservice oriented. Her demeanor is aggressive, Franck and Teri (very rude as well), the owners and Emily would benefit from some good training in using polite language, maintaining a calm demeanor, prioritize listening over talking so she can fully understand client need, and ensuring prompt, clear responses. She often gossip with another stylist (Drew) while he is with a client, distracting the stylist and providing an uncomfortable situation for the client. There are just two stylists in that salon that are good Grace and Necip, but because of the receptionist behaviour they are loosing their customers. Why would you go to a salon with such an awful environment, not worth it for the price you pay. Not to mention I wanted highlights and ended up with a very dark colored hair with no highlights.

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