I've been seeing Ismail Tekin for over 20 years, and I'm ecstatic that he's chosen to make his new professional home at Violet! The beauty of the salon matches Ismail's unrivaled talent!! read more

I have been seeing Mesut for 25 years. He is THE BEST. Not only is he very talented - he is an extraordinary human. You also will not find a better blowout in DC! I also have had the pleasure of seeing Jonathan for updo's. He to is just a wonderful human. Love the modern vibe of the salon...and Bernice! Her shampoo and massage is heavenly read more

I am pretty picky about my curly hair since I have had some bad experiences. Before my first cut, Robert (the stylist) did a formal consultation. He asked me questions like what I enjoy about my hair, how much time I spend on my hair, what kinds of products I use and how often I get haircuts. Robert was very interested in wanting to know what I wanted and respected that I wanted to keep my hair on the longer side. If you don't have time to get in for a haircut every couple of months, the cut grows out very nicely. I like that he talks with his clients for a few minutes before every cut. It definitely sets the tone for the experience and gave me confidence that he understood what I wanted. I highly recommend Robert. He is so precise, detail-oriented and meticulous. He never rushes through your haircut and will make sure it is perfect before he finishes. It is always great to watch someone respect and enjoy their craft so much. read more

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I can't express how much I enjoyed my time here. As someone with very curly hair (3b/3c), I read some of the reviews and decided to book an appointment. The receptionist was sweet and accommodating, and immediately made me feel welcome upon entering. I scheduled a wash and blowout with a trim with Jonathan. He is, without a doubt, the sweetest and funniest hairstylist I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. He did a wonderful job with my curls and made sure to get the main cut while my hair was still wet. The blowout was styled to perfection, and I was absolutely beaming when I left. I can't wait to come back again!! read more

Have gotten my hair done by Jonathan for the past three years and will keep coming back because he is always great! Love the feel of the salon and ease of booking. Love love. read more

Sydney was amazing !! Cut and color was very cute and she was super professional. Would definitely come back again!!

Patricia is the Best hairdresser in GeorgeTown. She cuts, color, extensions, blowouts, highlights .... YOU NAME IT. She does it all. Patricia has a pure heart and will do exactly what you want but I would take her advice/ suggestions when she makes them because you won't regret it. She wants the best for her clients so they can walk out of the salon as an entirely new person. read more

Maybe my most favorite hair cut and color ever! Patricia did an amazing job on my hair. The salon has a very pleasant atmosphere and I love, love, love my hair! read more

Violet Salon & Spa - Beautiful color and cut! - Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Go here for your hair!! It's a small salon on Wisconsin Ave in Georgetown with a big personality and personalized service. If you're getting color, ask for Robert. Will be coming back here in the future! read more

I saw Jonathan here a couple of weeks ago and absolutely loved the experience. I've also gone to Ado for color, and she is amazing. I have very straight and fine hair and am on a constant quest for volume, layers, and natural-looking color to give it shape and depth, and this team never fails! I've gone to many salons in both DC and in NYC, but hands-down these folks are the best. You won't be disappointed! read more

I have been going to Violet for several years and this review is way overdue. I come to Mesut he is the best colorist and hair stylist. I say this because he rescued me from a terrible haircut after that I am a true believer. The location is in Georgetown that justifies the price but I must say every penny is well worth spent. I live in Delray but make the trip out here every time despite the traffic and congestion of DC. I will never go anywhere else for hair. He does color like no other specially highlights attention to detail and never chunky. Mesut is a true artist that cares about his clients I trust him completely with all my hair needs. read more

Violet Salon & Spa - Highlights and cut by Mesut = Perfection. - Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love Violet salon!! Ado does my color and baliage. Marcella cuts/styles my hair. I would not consider going to any other salon in DC because these stylists are the best. read more

I've been going to My for over a year for eyebrow waxes/tinting and she always does an incredible job. Everyone there is friendly, it's super easy to book appointments, and the space is always clean and welcoming. read more

Kari Slansky is my eyebrow queen! She left Erwin Gomez and I have followed her here. (2 doors down) She is awesome, punctual and I never have to worry about my brows! The stylists do a great job as well...A few have left EG and landed there as well! Check it out! they also sell bumble and bumble! read more

This review is for Kari Ellen - not necessarily Violet salon as I have never had my hair done there. Kari has literally transformed my eyebrows. She is worth every penny she charges! If you need someone to help you with over-plucked, under-plucked, or just messy eyebrows, she is your person. read more

Can't give 5 stars...yet... as I've only been once but the place isn't too big in space where you are forgotten about while under a dryer. Everyone was friendly and the team from ILO (about six members) who recently joined have added great energy and talent. Marcella (apparently past winner of best stylist via 'Washingtonian') was fantastic and I don't want to wash my hair because I love how she cut and styled it! I was one of the last clients in the salon and no one rushed me out on a Friday evening... not only great customer service but also learned how the team is supporting the greater DC/MD/VA community through different charity and social care movements. Good to know my dollars have "legs." read more

Kari is awesome, and Eyebrows are her thing! Firstly she knows exactly what she's doing so no need to worry about closing your eyes and waiting for the end result, you will always look phenomenal after she shapes your brows. Secondly she listens...which is super important to me. I knew my shape needed help, but I was also working on thickening my brows- and she got it. I left with gorgeous brows that look fuller than when I walked in- yes they look fuller- not sure how she did that: a little wax, a little trimming, a little plucking and the shape just came together very nicely. I'm really happy and excited about working with her slowly to grow them back to fullness! I'd pay any amount for someone this skilled to work on my face. It's my face after all. read more

Mesut had been cutting and highlighting my hair for years. I get so many compliments on my highlights and cut and people are always asking me who does my hair. Not only is Mesut super talented, he is one of the kindest, most generous humans ever and this is obvious from the loyalty of his team. The entire gang at Violet (Berniece, James, etc) are like family to me and I cannot recommend them enough! read more

Incredible salon. I've been seeing My for over a decade for an eyebrow wax. She always performs consistent work and never over waxes or overplucks. She is careful to take my age and face shape into consideration. She mostly plucks because it is more accurate instead of over waxing. The owner of the salon is very dedicated and friendly. I really enjoy this salon and the top-notch service they provide. read more

There are many Turkish hair salons in Georgetown and almost all Turkish hairstylists are known for being true artists. Mesut being the prime example has the authentic talent that will cater to your hair and what it truly needs. Don't waste your time on any other location for your one-step color,highlights or the haircut of your dreams. You will leave looking like a million bucks with the happiest and healthiest hair. Thank you Mesut and his lovely staff for being rockstars at everything you do! read more

Violet is without question the friendliest, the coolest, the best hair salon in Washington. I'd go and have Marcella cut my hair even if it didn't need cutting, since she not only makes me look good, but feel good too. read more

Violet Salon is absolutely, hands down the best place I have ever been for highlights, blow outs and cuts. I've been going to Violet for a few years now, and only found it by happenstance... the salon I had been going to previously closed suddenly and Violet was next door. Mesut, who is one of the owners, is a Turkish master. I've never seen anyone take so much care and pride in making others look beautiful. You can tell by the way he looks at each of his clients, that he brings an art form to everyone that sits in his styling chair. And I'm not kidding. I see it every time I'm there, male, female, child, adult... everyone looks amazing when they leave Mesut. Not only is he amazing, everyone in the salon is wonderful and accommodating. You will sip on the most amazing Turkish latte you've ever tasted while in Violet, and everyone is treated like family when they walk in the door. It's worth every dollar, and I wish I had a dollar for every person who has complimented me on my highlights since I started going to Violet. I have several friends that are going to Mesut now, and I know that would all say the same things as I have here. read more

This review is for Kari- I have been at the salon many times, but only to have my brows done by Kari. I love Kari, she is absolutely amazing. I've had my eyebrows done by many-high end/low end and in between and none compare to Karis. I am not sure what sets her apart, but I beleive it has to do a lot with her "tint". It is so unique and long lasting that I cant believe she is actually selling a kit for you to do your own at home in between waxing. Actually,whenever I get my eyebrows done and tinted by Kari, people often asked me if I had Botox. That is how amazing she is! Millie A. read more

Kari called me later to apologize for the incident and invited me back for a free service. I really appreciate her effort but I am not sure I can go back to that place given how I was treated when I was initially there. read more

I visited Jimmy for the first time at Violet Salon and enjoyed the experience. Jimmy, the owner, is an absolute pro with both cuts and color and he did a wonderful job with both. I also got my eyebrows waxed (I can't remember the woman's name) and she shaped them expertly and was very careful with my sensitive skin. I had barely any redness after. Why am I giving this a 3? Basically bc of value for what I paid. For almost $400 for highlights and a hair cut and brow wax (including tip), I expect better ambiance and decor, and bit more white glove service. I was offered water halfway through my visit but for that kind of money, I should be getting a glass of bubbly and a shoulder massage. The interior of the salon looks like your every day ho-hum barber shop, and while my cut and color were gorgeous, they weren't exactly what I asked for. I should have spoken up, but after sitting in a chair for a few hours, I didn't exactly feel like sitting there while he made changes. All in all, this was a clean, comfortable and cute salon with solid services, but in my opinion, overpriced. Seems like I paid the Georgetown rent in addition to paying for my services. read more

Kari is amazing with brows!!! Got a truly painless brow and lip wax without even the slightest trace of redness...LOVE THAT!! She also did brow and lash tinting on my naturally blond-ish hairs which really looks beautiful and natural. Love her work and believe me it's totally worth dumping whoever has been doing your brows at the local nail salon and driving in circles for a parking spot in Georgetown :) read more

Rudy cured my winter blahs today! He gave me beautiful highlights and updated my cut so it feels fresh and stylish! He is a blonde master and fun to talk to as well. I definitely recommend him! Thanks Rudy for making feel just a little bit Miami in the middle of February. read more

CURLY GIRLS READ THIS! This review is for Stacy, who I go to for amazing haircuts, but my last visit I went for a Keratin Express Treatment. I have super curly, thick hair that is probably consired unruly to most stylists. I use to get relaxers, but I got tired of how dry and gross felt after. Then, one random day, I decided to get the Kertain Express Treatment. Uh, AMAZING. I can't even yelp how great of a decision that was because: 1. My hair is 80% smoother, less curly (but still kinda curly) 2. It never frizzes, even while I blowdry my hair with the windows open 3. It looks professionally blown out every time I do it myself. 4. I've seen NO damage at all! In fact, it improves my hair! Worth every penny. Stacy is amazingly precise, so every single strand was just like the other, no patchy work. Perfection for the DC humidity. read more

I LOVED my experience at Violet today. I went in for a pedicure ($40), brow wax ($25), and lip wax ($20) and was assisted by My, who was awesome. She was careful, thorough, and just great all around. I'll be back for sure. read more

I am new to the area and after reading these Yelp reviews made an appointment with Jimmy for highlights and a cut. He mentioned that as I was new to the area, I should have the "Georgetown blonde" look versus the highlights color I currently had. He said it would be softer. Who doesn't want softer? So, I agreed. The "Georgetown blonde" highlights he added were an ash blonde giving me a more grey cast which is not what I was looking for (nor do I think are most people!). However, I thought it might change for the better with washing and some sun. Not a bit. The cut however was the most difficult challenge. I asked Jimmy just to trim the ends as I was letting my hair grow. He took the first cut and about 3" fell to the floor. I asked him what he was doing and he replied that it was "his reputation" and he could not let me leave with my hair as long as I wanted it. There was nothing to do at that point, but cut my hair all over 3" or so shorter. Jimmy mentioned several times that he was a famous hair stylist in D.C. Seems like the Emperor's New Clothes to me. read more

I LOVE this salon. My best friend and I go to Rudy for cut and highlights/color and he always does such a fantastic job! He also gives great tips on how to protect your hair and keep it in great shape. The rest of the staff is just as friendly, fun, attentive and personable. They also recently remodeled and it looks great! Keep up the great work! read more

I hired Kari Ellen, the makeup artist at Violet Salon, to do my makeup at my wedding on June 1, 2013. She was terrific. I absolutely made the right call hiring her and will definitely use her again for other events. She came out to my wedding location a couple hours outside of the city. She was on time, and fun to work with. She did my makeup, my mom's and my mother in law's. Everyone looked terrific. She takes her job seriously and is a great makeup artist. She totally understood my vision for what I was going for and despite the 90 degree heat the day of my wedding, my makeup stayed on the whole time and didn't even smudge! My photos look amazing in large part because of the outstanding job she did. Although she's expensive, you're getting a top rated makeup artist, who is reliable, and will make you look incredible! I've already recommended her to a friend of mine getting married in DC in November. There are so many tough decisions to make as a bride, but hiring Kari Ellen is a no brainer -- go for it! read more

RUDY RODRIGUEZ! He is my hair stylist idol and hero at Violet! I've been having Rudy hi-lite, cut, and style my hair for the last four years. I had moved to DC from Chicago and had a very difficult time finding a stylist that could truly hi-lite my shoulder length fine hair without it looking brassy and/or like I had to return back weeks later unhappy. I finally found Rudy (he was formerly two doors down which recently closed) at Erwin Gomez. Rudy is just amazing with hair with such a happy soul! Rudy is 100% "hands on" and always pays attention to his clients from start to finish of your experience. He always checks on me repeatedly when my hi-lites are processing and ensures my hair is being washed/conditioned with the specific product to your hair type...he always glazes my hair himself and takes the time and attention to detail to look at the new color and make sure he is happy with it. He always makes sure you walk out looking and feeling fabulous! Rudy is such an amazing stylist that is truly an expert with color! A true professional that loves and knows blondes so well! read more

Kari is a wonder at brows! Five stars for the brow service and tint! She listened and I came out with exactly what I had asked for and got the look I wanted! read more

Kari is your girl! I've been burned a few times (literally and figuratively) from eyebrow waxing but am beyond grateful for the great work Kari has done!!! I came in with some problem brows done from previous people but came out looking AMAZING! She even taught me some great tips without making me feel uncomfortable and needing to buy her products. I truly trust her judgement and she's worth the price! Oh also, she's got this great tinted moisturizer that I'm obsessed with. Gives you this great glow without using a heavy foundation. read more

Jimmy is excellent. I went in with orange hair and, while it took a few visits and enough money to pay my rent with, I now have beautiful brown hair with natural looking blonde highlights. It was really worth it. The color has lasted and it's growing in beautifully. Wish I had found Jimmy years ago! read more

Went to Mesut for the first time. Haircut was excellent, service, excellent, and experience terrific. Everyone was polite and pleasant. I came out feeling pretty and fresh. read more

Wow! I just received the best pedicure of my entire life, which is saying something, as I've spent the better part of a year trying to find a halfway decent salon/spa in DC. My aesthetician, My, took great care of me and did a wonderful, thorough job. I can't wait to go back in a week or two! (She also did a nice job on my waxing.) As someone else mentioned, you can't leave the tip on your credit or debit card, so make sure to have some cash on hand before your appointment. I made my appointment the day before, and was taken back right on time. I couldn't be happier with my experience at Violet! read more

I wanted a quality mani and pedi and them at Violet. The manicurist is very experienced, warm and welcoming. She took me right on time which I really appreciated. I liked their pedi chairs which have message ability. The area was kept nice and clean and she now has tools just for me. They are sterilized and placed in seal bags until my next visit. Thank you. read more

Having patronized Violet Salon for 11 years, I can honestly say that it is one of my favorite businesses in Washington, DC. It combines the sophistication of a Manhattan salon with a friendly vibe that one might not often encounter in New York City. Massoud is the consummate professional. Always punctual, friendly, and extraordinarily attentive to his clients. I'm sure he does wonderfully cutting women's hair (as indicated by his female clientele) though it should be noted that he really understands the needs of professional men and can groom them within a inch of their desired professional or personal look. The salon was recently renovated and looks spectacular. I have nothing but praise and admiration for how this business is run, how nice the staff is, and how high the quality of their work is. read more